History walks in San Francisco
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £66 to £73 per person. Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor | 3 hours | Up to 15 | £66 | 4.9 (691) |
| North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor | 3 hours | Up to 15 | £66 | 4.8 (1,170) |
| Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History | 4 hours | Up to 15 | £73 | 4.9 (1,450) |
Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor (opens Viator in a new tab)
A three-hour walk through Chinatown's back alleys, markets and small restaurants, including a fortune-cookie maker, with food and history along the way. Tour details: Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
Guided in English
From £66Free cancellation
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North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through North Beach, San Francisco's Little Italy, stopping at cafés, bakeries and delis, with the neighbourhood's Italian and Beat history. Tour details: North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
Guided in English
From £66Free cancellation
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Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food and history walk through Chinatown and North Beach. Tour details: Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History
Guided in English
From £73Free cancellation
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