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Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on a city adventure hand-picked by the world’s leading travel publisher.
Lonely Planet Experiences powered by Urban Adventures bring stories to life in the best-loved cities around the globe. They combine Lonely Planet’s talent for inspirational storytelling with our own #localsknow expertise and commitment to having a positive local impact wherever we go.
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Lonely Planet Neighborhood Tour

Lonely Planet Experiences: Teas, Temples, and Beatniks

Between the Beatniks of North Beach and iconic Chinatown, we’ll give you a taste of teas, temples, and culture, all…

Between the Beatniks of North Beach and iconic Chinatown, we’ll give you a taste of teas, temples, and culture, all with a local flare.

: 2.5 Hours

Lonely Planet Experiences: Teas, Temples, and Beatniks

Between the Beatniks of North Beach and iconic Chinatown, we’ll give you a taste of teas, temples, and culture, all with a local flare.

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: 2.5 Hours

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Lonely Planet Food Tour

Lonely Planet Experiences: Flavors and Murals of the Mission

The Mission might be San Francisco’s oldest neighbourhood, but this district has turned into one of the trendiest parts of…

The Mission might be San Francisco’s oldest neighbourhood, but this district has turned into one of the trendiest parts of the city.

: 2.5 Hours

Lonely Planet Experiences: Flavors and Murals of the Mission

The Mission might be San Francisco’s oldest neighbourhood, but this district has turned into one of the trendiest parts of the city.

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: 2.5 Hours

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Urban Hike Along the Coastline

Bridge and the Beach

See San Francisco's natural beauty by hiking the coastline past Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro baths, beaches, and the bay.

: 3.5 - 4.5 Hours

Bridge and the Beach

See San Francisco's natural beauty by hiking the coastline past Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro baths, beaches, and the bay.

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: 3.5 - 4.5 Hours

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Beer Makes History More Fun

North Beach Pub Tour

From Beatniks to Blues masters, drunken sailors, hardened fishermen, and karaoke kings, North Beach is full of colourful, local identities.

: 2.5 Hours

North Beach Pub Tour

From Beatniks to Blues masters, drunken sailors, hardened fishermen, and karaoke kings, North Beach is full of colourful, local identities.

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: 2.5 Hours

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Private Driving City Tour

San Francisco Full-Day Tour

Want to see as much as you can in one day? How about catching the vibe of the city from…

Want to see as much as you can in one day? How about catching the vibe of the city from the comfort of our large SUV on our full-day tour!

: 8 Hours

San Francisco Full-Day Tour

Want to see as much as you can in one day? How about catching the vibe of the city from the comfort of our large SUV on our full-day tour!

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: 8 Hours

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Private Driving City Tour

San Francisco Half-Day Tour

Want to see as much as you can in one day? How about catching the vibe of the city from…

Want to see as much as you can in one day? How about catching the vibe of the city from the comfort of our large SUV on our half-day tour!

: 4 Hours

San Francisco Half-Day Tour

Want to see as much as you can in one day? How about catching the vibe of the city from the comfort of our large SUV on our half-day tour!

From $119 Learn More »

: 4 Hours

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Reviews from TripAdvisor

"Fantastic tour that gives some great perspectives on its history and its future. Walked away with a real sense of the soul of this district. The murals are brilliant, the food delicious. Christian was our tour guide, possibly the best guide we had. Super knowledgeable. Being a well travelled local, he gave us some brilliant tips for the rest of our Californian adventure. Can not recommend highly enough."
- docsimonm

Reviews from TripAdvisor

"Isabella was a fantastic guide, we got to taste great food and learn all about Chinatown in San Francisco. My favorite part of the tour was learning all about the different types of tea and how it is grown and processed. I would totally recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn more about San Francisco."
- Sebastian H

Reviews from TripAdvisor

"This truly was an urban adventure as our guide, Kai led us through the dark and narrow alleys of Chinatown and North Beach to amazing and authentic little hole-in-the-wall dives. It was fun and educational, as Kai gave us a sweeping overview of the rich and colorful history of this unique city: the Gold Rush, Tong Wars, bandits, burlesque, and blues. He covered a lot of territory in a short amount of time! Thanks to Kai and Urban Adventures!"
- Count F

Create Your Own Tours

Want to create your own customised Best. Day. Ever? Something totally unique and special and tailored just for you and your friends and family? Well, you’re in luck – we offer customized tours too!

Create Your Own Tour

If you are after an existing tour as a private group departure, you can see our possibilities here or feel free to contact us.

About Us

Urban Adventures are for those who want to get away from the tourist crowds and really connect with a city, with a local by their side. The experience can be as short as a couple of hours, or as long as a whole day, but in every case our Urban Adventures tours take travelers to interesting places to experience local culture and see what makes a place unique. Join us for the Best. Day. Ever.

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