--- title: The Best of San Francisco Private Half-Day Walking Tour slug: private-half-day-tour-san-francisco-cable-car-ride type: attraction sub_type: tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/private-half-day-tour-san-francisco-cable-car-ride city: San Francisco state: CA country: US address: 212 Stockton St., Moncler Store geo: lat: 37.78782 lng: -122.40652 duration: up to 4 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:44:51.740Z price_from: amount: 615 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 5 count: 2 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Private Walking Tour price: 602.7 regular_price: 615 savings: 12.3 ticket_types: - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 --- ## Overview Discover the top highlights of San Francisco on a private half-day walking tour, featuring a ride on the historic cable cars. Explore iconic neighborhoods, visit the lively Union Square markets, and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge from Fisherman’s Wharf with an expert guide. ## What's Included - Professional local English-speaking tour guide - Expertly guided walking tour - Two cable car rides ## What's Not Included - Food and drinks - Transportation ## Ticket Options - **Private Walking Tour** — $602.70 (regularly $615.00, save $12.30) This private half-day walking tour ticket includes guided visits to Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf, two cable car rides, and plenty of time to take photos of your favorite places. - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs) - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs) - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs) ## Good to Know * Learn about the city’s founding by the Spanish in 1776 and see some of the city's beloved neighborhoods! * Tour duration is approximately 3.5 hours. * Perfect for history buffs and first-time visitors. * Includes a professional tour guide, two cable car rides and plenty of photo opportunities. * Food and drinks are not included. * Gratuities optional. * An exclusive guided walking tour with just you, your group and your guide. * Bring your camera and cash on hand for gratuities (optional), souvenirs, or other purchases. * Wear comfortable shoes. * Suitable for all ages. * This is a private walking tour with just you, your group and your guide. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where do we meet our guide? Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Moncler Store located at 212 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States. Please be at this location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour. ### How long is The Best of San Francisco: Private Half-Day Walking Tour? This half day San Francisco tour is approximately 4 hours. ### What does the tour include? This tour includes a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour, and 2 cable car rides. ### Is transportation included? Transportation is not included. ### Is parking provided? No, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near the departure point, including the Union Square Garage, which charges according to length of stay, time of the day, and day of the week. ### Are there any age restrictions? This tour is suitable for all ages. ### What should I bring? Bring your camera and cash on hand for gratuities (optional), souvenirs, or other purchases. ### What should I wear? Wear comfortable shoes. ### Will there be other people on the tour or is it just us? This is a private walking tour with just you, your group and your guide. ### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides? All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests. ## Reviews > We thoroughly enjoyed our private walking tour of San Francisco with Travel Curious. The guide was very knowledgeable and personalized the tour to our interests. Riding the cable cars and visiting the different neighborhoods made it a unique experience. Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge up close was unforgettable. Highly recommend! > — Jessica M. > The half-day tour was perfect for our short time in San Francisco. Our guide provided fascinating historical insights and took us to great photo spots, especially during the cable car ride. The private setting allowed us to ask plenty of questions and explore comfortably. A wonderful introduction to the city. > — Robert L., March 2023