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2. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
I Left my ♥ in SF
Bay Area born and raised, Katrina is Viator’s
Destination Marketing Manager for San Francisco,
a city she loves for its culture, innovation and
incredible natural surroundings.
Jenna is a fifth generation local and has
been writing about San Francisco for
more than five years. She is Editor-at-Large
at San Francisco magazine.
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San Francisco is one of the top cities in the world. The Golden Gate Bridge, the DeYoung Museum, and Coit
Tower are the big draws, but spend some time walking the city’s steep and winding streets, exploring its diverse
neighborhoods and mingling with friendly locals and you’ll see why so many travelers have left their hearts here.
Teeming with ornate Victorian houses, innovative restaurants, and anything-goes festivals, San Francisco has
lured travelers for decades—and turned many of them into longtime residents. Ask nearly any local how they
came to live here and the answer is usually, “I came here years ago and couldn’t leave.” Don’t say we didn’t
warn you.
In this guide we’ll show you the very best of what makes the City by the Bay so captivating, so you can travel like
an insider in San Francisco!
Meet the Insiders
3. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Explore
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Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco’s most captivating
attractions: first it imprisoned the guilty, then it captured
the intrigue of the innocent as a National Park. With as
much international infamy as some of its former prisoners
(like Al Capone), its tours frequently sell out.
Beat the crowds with a VIP tour of Alcatraz, which puts
you on the first ferry to Alcatraz for priority entrance with
the award-winning audio tour. Once you’ve escaped safely,
a city sightseeing tour whisks you through Chinatown,
North Beach, and across the gleaming Golden Gate
Bridge in a converted cable car. As a bonus, you’ll get a
behind-the-scenes tour of Boudin Bakery for a peek at
how they make the best sourdough outside of France.
Best Way to See Alcatraz: Like a VIP
“A great day! Starting
so early meant that the
experience of Alcatraz was
enhanced by being in the
first group on the island
and understanding the
isolation and beauty of
this place.
“
-Bill
4. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Ways to See the Golden Gate Bridge: Over, Under, and Above
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a prism from which each angle
has a different appeal. Watch the ghostly fog creep in
through the red cables from Fort Point or Vista Point, or
walk or bike across its 1.7-mile (2.7 km) long span while
stopping for postcard-worthy photo-ops.
From the bridge itself you can see sailboats and
windsurfers cruising along the glistening waters, view
Alcatraz and Angel Island, and watch massive cargo ships
pass below. Admire the views from the comfort a bay
cruise or the thrill of a helicopter or seaplane—whatever
you choose, you can’t go wrong.
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Insider’s Tip
Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge from
San Francisco brings you to Marin County,
where you’ll find the historic Cavallo Point
Lodge and Sausalito. Book a tour to the
Muir Woods National Monument, a short
drive away.
5. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Exclusive
Skip the traffic and get an exclusive birds-eye-view of
one of the world’s top wine regions on a VIP Napa tour
by helicopter.
See unparalleled views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and
Alcatraz, then enjoy an intimate guided winery tour and
tasting. When it’s time to go, just hop back in your helicopter
for the quick and scenic flight back to San Francisco. If you
have more time, stay a night or two and check out Napa
Valley from another angle: in a hot air balloon, on a bike, or
on the famous Napa Valley wine train.
Browse other VIP and exclusive tours of wine country
Best Way to See Wine Country: In True Luxury Style
“If you’re going to Napa
and you want to do
something special and
totally unique, this is
the tour to do. The flight
on the way back was
spectacular and the whole
experience was flawless.
“
-Nathan
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6. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Ways to Understand Modern San Francisco: Take a Tour of the Past
Only in San Francisco
In the mid-1800s it was the pioneers seeking gold, in
the 1950s it was the Beat Generation, and today it’s the
quickly-growing tech industry: San Francisco’s ever-
changing personalities are at the center of its allure and
there are plenty of places to gain a deeper understanding
of San Francisco’s dynamic history and promising future.
The Beat Museum and walking tour walks you through
local landmarks essential to the rise of writers like Ginsberg
and Kerouac; the Magic Bus takes you back to the
Summer of Love; and historic saloons set the scene for the
Gold Rush years along the Barbary Coast.
Insider’s Tip
Explore the largest Chinatown outside of
Asia on charming Grant Street, with red
lanterns swaying in the breeze above the
bustling sidewalks, shops, restaurants
and tea stores. Don’t miss the Golden
Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, where you
can watch the crisp golden cookies being
made from scratch.
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7. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Foodie Experiences: Eating Like a Local
Indulge
Crusty sourdough, briny oysters, creamy cheeses—San
Francisco is a foodie wonderland of fresh local ingredients
crafted into unique dishes using modern techniques. Start
with a food tour of the Ferry Building, which houses dozens
of artisanal food vendors and hosts a farmers’ market on
Saturdays.
Sample thin-crust pizzas in North Beach, dim sum in
Chinatown, and Mexican food in the trendy Mission
neighborhood. You can even get a taste of wine country in
the city with an urban winery tour.
Browse all food tours in San Francisco
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Taking a food tour is a
must-do. The best part
of it is that at the end of
the tour, I was able to go
back to all these places
and shop away, knowing
exactly where to go and
what to buy.

“
“
- Tillie W.
8. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Nearby National Park Experience: Taking a Day Trip to Yosemite
Outdoor Adventure
One of the most appealing aspects of San Francisco is
what lies just beyond its concrete sidewalks: nature. One
of the world’s most stunning national parks, Yosemite can
be visited on a day trip from the City by the Bay. Take a
full-day tour of Yosemite’s majestic granite cliffs and iconic
Half Dome, immerse yourself in the mists of Yosemite
Falls, and meander scenic hiking trails that lead to jaw-
dropping vistas.
Closer to San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge
and head to Muir Woods National Monument, what John
Muir himself declared “The best tree-lovers monument that
could possibly be found in all the forests of the world.”
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Insider’s Tip
Other day trips for nature-seekers include
rafting down the scenic American River,
whale watching just off the coast, and
even urban hiking in San Francisco’s
Presidio, a former military base that’s
now part of the Golden Gate National
Recreation Area.
9. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Cultural Experience: Touring the City’s Diverse Neighborhoods
Culture
From the designer boutiques of Hayes Valley to the urban
art of the Mission district, San Francisco’s neighborhoods
are as diverse as the people who inhabit them. Whatever it
is you’re seeking, you’ll find it in one of San Francisco’s 36
distinct neighborhoods.
Stroll the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to see
beautiful Victorian architecture, eat your waythrough “Little
Italy” in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood,
spend an evening walking through vibrant Chinatown, or
explore the upper crust borough of beautiful Nob Hill.
Insider’s Tip
See many of San Francisco’s iconic
neighborhoods in one day by taking
advantage of the Hop-On Hop-Off tour,
a double-decker bus that whisks you
through the city, letting you get off at
nearly 20 designated stops.
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10. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Way to Work Up a Sweat: Climbing San Francisco’s Hills
Workout
With more than 50 hills, San Francisco is the second hilliest
city in the world. And there’s no better way to see them
than to tap into your inner mountain climber and conquer
them. Scale the wooden steps of Telegraph Hill, through
storybook gardens, until you’re rewarded by Coit Tower and
360-degree views of the city, or take an urban hiking tour
that leads you through more verdant hills and off-the-hidden
path areas such as quirky Seward Street Slides.
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Insider’s Tip
For less active ways to sightsee, take a
Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour or ride a cherry
red cable car to the tops of Nob Hill and
Russian Hill. If the lines are long at the
beginning of the cable car line, just walk a
few blocks to the next stop. Planning your
ride to avoid the mid-day rush will also
cut down on time in line.
11. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
The views from the tops of San Francisco’s many hills are undeniably beautiful (and worth the climb), but from the
shimmering waters of the San Francisco Bay, you can see even more of the city’s stunning skyline.
Along with the – often fog-blanketed – city, you can view the belly of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge
as you pass beneath them on a bridge-to-bridge tour, explore by land and water on an amphibious Duck tour,
or sip champagne with a sunset view on a catamaran cruise. Zip past Alcatraz and Pier 39 on a fast-paced
RocketBoat ride, or for an inspiring panoramic of the San Francisco skyline, relax on a ferry ride from San
Francisco to Sausalito and watch the city slowly pan-out.
The Locals’ Best-Kept Secret: The Best View of SF is From the Bay
Pssst!
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12. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Place for Sourdough and
Seafood: Fisherman’s Wharf
Head to Boudin Bakery for their famous San
Francisco sourdough bread (best enjoyed as bread
bowl filled with clam chowder), then wander the
bustling Fisherman’s Wharf district, check out the the
sea lions at Pier 39, and take in pristine views of the
bay and Alcatraz.
Best Active Sightseeing:
Biking
Burn off those sourdough bread calories wheeling
along San Francisco’s stunning waterfront and
across the Golden Gate Bridge on a bike tour. Or
fuel your activity with some tasty beers on a small
group craft brews and bike tour.
Best Unusual Transportation:
Segways
Bypass the crowds and seamlessly glide through
the streets of San Francisco on Segway tour.
Balancing on the two-wheeled, battery-powered
personal transport, explore the gardens of Golden
Gate Park or try the advanced Segway down
curvy Lombard Street.
Viator Recommends
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13. Insider’s Guide: San Francisco
Best Scenic Drive:
Monterey and Carmel
Along California’s scenic coastline on a relaxing
day trip from San Francisco to the picturesque
seaside towns of Monterey and Carmel. Stroll along
Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the ocean-side
Monterey Aquarium.
Best Family Attraction:
California Academy of Sciences
Explore the fascinating natural history exhibits,
aquarium, and planetarium at Cal Academy, one
of San Francisco’s most popular institutions. On
Thursday nights, the museum stays open late for
adults-only v with special exhibits, live music, and
cocktails.
Best San Francisco Show:
Beach Blanket Babylon
An outlandish San Francisco tradition, and the
city’s longest-running show, Beach Blanket
Babylon, is a dazzling cabaret spectacle in the
heart of North Beach.
Viator Recommends
Photo by Rick Markovich
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Book tours & activities on the road or
before you go with the free Viator app
Available on iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android for easy
access to the most memorable travel experiences,
bookable up to the last minute, even in-destination!
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