Essential Free Tour San Francisco

Travel back to the Wild West and the Gold Rush by visiting the historic center of “Frisco”.
Feel the historical, European vibe of one of the most cultural cities of North America.
Walk with a local to navigate a huge city and get the best insider tips and recommendations.

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San Francisco is not only famous for boasting the most famous and photographed bridge in the world (the Golden Gate) but also for the characteristic European spirit of its charming streets and colorful houses; “Frisco”, also known as the “Paris of the West” in the times of colonization and the gold rush, has a fascinating history to uncover. Do you want to know where the name "San Francisco" comes from? Would you like to know the impact of the brutal earthquake and fire that almost completely destroyed the city in 1906? Or why did Levi Strauss invent denim jeans in this city? Then, join the best Essential Free Tour in San Francisco and learn all about the city while seeing its must-see landmarks. This tour will be the highlight of your trip!

On your Free Essential Tour of San Francisco, you will walk through the historic center of the city: from the famous Union Square, through the colorful Chinatown and to the ferry building in the Pier. In Union Square, the favorite meeting point for locals and the scene of countless social protests, your guide will take you back to the days of the Wild West, miners in search of gold, shady saloons, female dancers, gambling, and fights. After this, the Dragon Gate in the vibrant Chinatown will be the perfect setting to remember how the first Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States precisely through the port of San Francisco, and how the melting pot of cultures that defines contemporary Frisco was born.

Walking through San Francisco's influential Financial District, the guests will be amazed by the contrast between historic buildings and striking skyscrapers. Of all of them, the Transamerica Pyramid is perhaps the most powerful symbol of the modern city and its economic power after the Great Depression. Walking alongside the Embarcadero Street, your guide will also share the secret of how the city was built on top of countless empty ships left abandoned in the harbor! And of course, throughout the tour you will not only learn about San Francisco's past, you will also discover its current culture and how it came to be one of the most liberal and tolerant cities in the world. Book your seat today and come share a great day of sightseeing in San Francisco!