GROUP TOURS & SCHOOL TOURS
Group Tours
Private Group Tours
School Tours
GROUP TOURS
Advance arrangements are required for groups of 8 or more, and for special date/time requests. Private group tours are available for groups or organizations for $12/person ($120 minimum). Special discounted rate of $5/person for school groups (grades 4-12) and $10/person for senior groups.
Please contact us a few weeks in advance to find out if we have a guide available for your special tour.
PRIVATE GROUP TOURS (ADULT)
Play tourist on your own turf and explore San Francisco the best way possible - on foot with City Guides. From the bohemian atmosphere of North Beach to the grandeur of palatial hotels to delightful Victorian architecture, our trained guides share an intimate look at San Francisco on our walking tours.
Each year more than 20,000 walkers experience San Francisco up close and personal with City Guides. Don't let your organization miss out on seeing San Francisco as they have never seen it before. For a modest donation, let us arrange a private tour for your group. Some of our more popular tours are:
Cityscapes and Public Places
Discover hidden parks, rooftop gardens, and other delights while experiencing colorful history and distinctive old architecture of San Francisco's financial district.
Historic Market Street
Explore the Path of Gold from the Ferry Building to Lotta's Fountain. Step through history discovering historic monuments, fountains, and modern skyscrapers.
Mission Dolores Neighborhood
Learn about the Spanish Mission that formed the neighborhood, the people who gave their names to San Francisco streets, and the lake that has vanished from the landscape.
Victorians of Alamo Square
See some of the city's most opulent and carefully restored "painted ladies," including world-famous Postcard Row. Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views from Alamo Square.
1906: It Can't Happen Here
Imagine awakening before dawn on April 18, 1906 to the unthinkable--a massive earthquake has toppled chimneys and buildings, and ripped apart city water pipes. With the fire on your heels, escape from the alleyways south of Market to what should be the safety of Union Square.
The Palace Hotel
Tour the elegantly restored 1909 Palace Hotel, an architectural feat accomplished to great acclaim. See this Beaux Arts gem and discover why it's consistently ranked as one of the top luxury hotels in the world!
Select from the list of tours above or choose from any of our tours. We will try to accommodate your interests. Click here for a complete list of City Guides tours.
For an unforgettable excursion, contact us at grouptours@sfcityguides.org or 415-557-4266.
SCHOOL TOURS (GRADES 4-12)
San Francisco City Guides offers a unique experience to enhance your students' classroom experiences. For your next field trip, join a trained volunteer guide to discover San Francisco and experience first hand the history, legends and lore of San Francisco. Five tours are available for school groups:
1906 Earthquake & Fire
From South of Market to Union Square, explore how a massive earthquake toppled buildings, ripped apart city water pipes, & led to a fire that burned for 3 days.
Chinatown
Explore colorful alleys & side streets. See shops selling everything from medicinal herbs to gold jewelry.
Fisherman's Wharf
Learn about swimmers who survived (or didn't) the treacherous bay, the baseball great whose dad wanted him to be a fisherman, and what is underneath Aquatic Park.
Golden Gate Bridge
Learn how San Francisco's world famous landmark was built and by whom.
Gold Rush City
Relive the early history of San Francisco. Walk the Streets of Yerba Buena Cove, the haunts of the original 49ers.
NEXT STEP...
To schedule your school tour with San Francisco City Guides please follow these steps:
1. Determine the tour and possible dates for your trip with San Francisco City Guides.
2. Contact us at schooltours@sfcityguides.org or by phone at 415.557.4266 (leaving a message on the group tours mailbox). Our school tours coordinator will contact you to discuss the details of your day with City Guides. Please allow at least 3-4 weeks.
3. Once we have a guide confirmed for your tour we will send you a confirmation letter via email.
4. Send in your $50 deposit to hold the tour for your group. Full payment is due on the day of the tour (discounted rate of $5/student).
5. Plan your transportation and have sufficient chaperones (recommended 1 adult per 8 students).
6. On the day of the tour be sure to bring a cell phone in case of emergencies.
