Best Free Walking Tours in San Francisco
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Arguably the most European-feeling of US cities, San Francisco, in North California, is known for some iconic sights. Free Walking Tours in San Francisco give you the opportunity to find out the history behind famous tourist haunts such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island with a local guide. Take an Essential San Francisco City Tour and get the perfect introduction to the city; you will see essential landmarks and discover the birthplace of Flower Power and the anti-war movement. If you are looking for a tour away from the typical tourist hotspots then take the 1906 Earthquake and Fire Tour and find out what it was like to live through one of the worst moments in the city's history. On the Wild West Free Tour, you'll be transported back to a time when gunfights were an everyday occurrence and prostitution and gambling were perfectly legal.
Free Tours in San Francisco are jam-packed with iconic sights and a lively and fascinating history. Take a stroll over the Golden Gate Bridge and live your San Francisco fantasy. It has been declared a modern wonder of the world, and it's not hard to see why. Most San Francisco Free Walking Tours will take you through the myriad of skyscrapers in the Financial District and Union Square whilst telling you stories about the San Francisco Gold Rush. You'll also see the world-famous San Francisco Tram running through the streets. San Francisco has a rich history of immigration. During a Free Tour, you can take a walk through the oldest Chinatown in North America! Nearby here are Little Italy and Fisherman’s Wharf. Both of these areas are famous for their incredible food and charming atmosphere. You’ll come across some incredible museums on this tour too, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Asian Art Museum.
Things to Do in San Francisco
San Francisco is a cultural, liberal and multicultural marvel. There is so much to see and do that you may have to come back on another trip. For example, San Francisco has some of the best food in the United States. So, head to Fisherman's Wharf and the Ferry Building for exceptional fish dishes. Once you've eaten and strolled around downtown, it wouldn't be unusual to want to pay a visit to Alcatraz: the infamous prison island located two kilometers from the bay and accessible by boat excursions. In addition, near San Francisco you can find many areas of extraordinary natural beauty. Visit Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods National Monument. Here you will have the opportunity to walk among ancient redwoods. They are a sight to be seen to be believed. Or take a stroll along Ocean Beach and enjoy its tranquil atmosphere. From here you also get some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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