Touring San Francisco: Tips to Consider for a Memorable Journey

San Francisco should be on your bucket list of places you must visit. On your trip, you should make sure to walk across the giant Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll also want to book a ferry and tour Alcatraz, the former federal prison that housed notable criminals such as Al Capone. The Napa Valley wine region is near the city. With so much to see, the best way to get a real feel for this city is to go on a San Francisco private tour. Knowledgeable local guides share the city’s history and other tidbits that make the city unique.

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf covers most of the northern waterfront of San Francisco Bay. You can get great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the bay. View a colony of sea lions, tour historic ships, or visit souvenir shops and eateries. Try crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls. One of the busiest parts of Fisherman’s Wharf is Pier 39.

Chinatown

In San Francisco, you’ll find the largest Chinatown in the United States. You’ll find dim sum joints and other great places to enjoy Chinese food. Take in the Chinese culture as you walk through the maze of streets and alleys. You’ll find tea houses, bars, and souvenir stalls. Take a photo of the Dragon Gate, which marks the southern entrance to Chinatown.

Coit Tower

The 210-foot Coit Tower, built in 1933, sits atop Telegraph Hill. On the ground floor, you’ll find murals painted by 27 local artists. The murals depict the difficult times experienced in San Francisco in the 1930s during the Depression. From the top of the Coit Tower, you get great panoramic views of the city.

Palace of Fine Arts

You’ll find an architectural landmark, the Palace of Fine Arts, in the Marina District of San Francisco. The palace was built in 1915 as part of the Panama Pacific Exposition. The massive structure was designed by Bernard Maybeck, who was inspired by Roman and Ancient Greek architecture, and is one of the few structures remaining from the Exposition.

Lombard Street

Most tours wind through Lombard Street, a famous crooked road in the Russian Hill neighborhood. During the 1920s, when the use of automobiles was new, many of the hills on Lombard Street were too steep to drive. Using curves, an engineer decreased the slope.  You can watch drivers and bikers as they navigate the sharp turns.

Muir Woods

Muir Woods, located on the northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge, is the closest place to the San Francisco Bay area where you can see towering redwood trees. Coastal redwood trees can reach 379 feet in height. The redwoods you’ll see in Muir Woods grow as tall as 258 feet. Enjoy the beauty of nature and get great photo opportunities.

Tours

Get the most out of your visit to San Francisco by taking advantage of the best private tours. You don’t have to worry about directions or parking. Your local tour guide will know interesting facts about the places you visit. Explain your interests to your tour guide, and the guide will make sure you get the most out of your tour. Local guides know off-beat stops that can enhance your tour experience. Let the guide know what food you like, and he or she will find you a great place to eat.

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