Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Welcome to San Francisco at one of its top areas, The Castro & Mission District, on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way! In only 90 minutes a local guide will get you acquainted with San Francisco, two of its hotspots, and help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Painted Ladies and Dolores Park, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or local hotspot? We got you; the local guides are experts in the subject! On this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Withlocals City Kickstart Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Local Tips and Tricks
Private tour
City Orientation
Local Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Departure Point
711 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
In front of Alamo Square Cafe.
Return Details
711 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
In front of Alamo Square Cafe.
Painted Ladies, San Francisco, California, United States Admire the pastel-colored Painted Ladies at Alamo Square as well as a panoramic view of the city
25 minutes
The Castro, San Francisco, California, United States Stroll through The Castro neighborhood, the hub of the city’s gay neighborhood
20 minutes
Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco, California, United States Take a break among laidback locals at Dolores Park – fabulous views included!
30 minutes
Clarion Alley Murals, San Francisco, California, United States Visit the colorful street art of Clarion Alley as you make your way through the Mission
15 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour: only you & your local guide
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Sherri_F
24 Apr 2022
Michael was some accommodating to our interests and plans. A wonderful tour on our special day! Thanks for showing us the highlights !
Blair_p
22 Mar 2022
Michael really didn’t know much about Castro and The Mission. It would have been more informative for us to have walked on our own, using our phones. It was a terribly disappointing “tour”. It really wasn’t a tour. It was simply a walk with a local guy. We speculated together about all that we saw. Viator/ WithLocals should ensure that its guides have something to say during their tours. The Ghost Tour we took through Viator was much better. There is no comparison. I feel like this “tour” simply took my money. Note: We received a partial refund, which is better than no refund at all. But, I cannot recommend this tour with the same guide. Save your valuable time for something else.
Virginia_G
18 Jul 2021
Met Michael in front of Alamo Square Cafe. We then began our walk-First stop Painted Ladies. We then began our walk around Castro and Mission District. Ended on Clarion Way with the painted murals and ended up at Taqueria for a Burrito. (Delicious) Michael was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Long walk. Wear comfortable shoes.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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