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San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

1105 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

San Francisco is undoubtedly a hilly place, and this challenging 5-mile walking tour doesn’t shy away from the steepness. Instead, it takes you off the beaten path and onto some of the city’s stairways for an incredible exploration of several neighborhoods and downtown attractions. While meandering through SF’s Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill and North Beach neighborhoods, you’ll come upon some hidden gems, jaw-dropping views, and world-famous sites. Climb to Coit Tower via the Filbert Street Steps; ascend Lombard Street, often referred to as the crookedest street in the world; and discover a tiny park overlooking St Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio took their wedding pics after tying the knot at San Francisco City Hall.

  • Urban hiking tour of San Francisco
  • Climb the city’s famous hills and take in fantastic views on this strenuous 3-hour walking tour
  • Ascend Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower, walk up Lombard Street and stroll through North Beach
  • Visit lesser-known cultural landmarks and hidden lookouts
  • Get an excellent workout climbing numerous staircases!
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departures

What To Expect

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Levi’s Plaza Park



Put on your walking shoes and meet your guide at Levi’s Plaza Park to begin your 3-hour adventure. Your guide will get your heart pumping right away with a climb up the Filbert Steps, which run along Telegraph Hill. Pause along the way to capture photos of the panoramic views, and keep your eyes open for the wild parrots who call this hill home.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coit Tower



Then, go where few tours can, as you ascend to the top of Telegraph Hill to admire Coit Tower, the 210-foot (64-meter) art deco tower, one of San Francisco’s best-known landmarks. From this vantage point, take in a commanding view of San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Pier 39 and more.

• Admission Ticket Free

Jack Early Park



Continue on to Jack Early Park, a very tiny lookout at the top of a hidden staircase, and take in views of Alcatraz and Pier 39. Next, it’s time to visit the Russian Hill neighborhood and walk up the famous curvy section of Lombard Street that is commonly referred to as the world’s crookedest street.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Telegraph Hill



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• Admission Ticket Included

Russian Hill



Throughout your tour, your knowledgeable guide will share facts about the sights you see and historical anecdotes. You’ll also see some pop culture landmarks, such as Macondray Lane, which was the inspiration for Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City novels, and Saints Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding photos taken.

• Admission Ticket Included

Lombard Street



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• Admission Ticket Included

North Beach



Soak up the atmosphere of North Beach, San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood, before ending your 5-mile urban hike by descending the Greenwich Steps back to your starting point.

• Admission Ticket Included

Filbert Steps



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• Admission Ticket Included

Greenwich Steps



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• Admission Ticket Included

San Francisco Bay Bridge



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• Admission Ticket Free

Macondray Lane



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• Admission Ticket Included

SS. Peter and Paul Church



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• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Due to the distance and intensity of the hike, this tour is not recommended for children 12 years and younger
  • Tour runs rain or shine. If it is raining and you would prefer not to attend, you may reschedule or request a refund
  • Service animals allowed
  • Comfortable shoes or hiking boots and dressing in layers is recommended
  • Bringing water is recommended
  • Near public transportation
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough participants to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Narrated city hiking tour
  • Gratuities
  • Coit Tower elevator

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

1105 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
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