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Coit Tower, Lombard Street, North Beach SF Urban Hiking Tour

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Lace up your comfiest walking shoes and meet your guide at Levi’s Plaza Park for a three-hour urban hike showcasing San Francisco’s rich scenery and hidden corners. You’ll warm up right away on the Filbert Street steps, broken into three challenging segments that deliver sweeping panoramas of the bay with every pause. If you’re lucky, you might spot—or hear—the colorful flock of wild parrots that famously makes its home along Telegraph Hill.Standing atop the hill is Coit Tower, a 210-foot Art Deco landmark and arguably one of the best vantage points for seeing the city’s sprawl and waterfront. From there, ascend a lesser-known staircase leading to Jack Early Park, an intimate lookout that offers postcard-worthy glimpses of Alcatraz and Pier 39. Press on to Russian Hill and follow Lombard Street, well-known for its sharply winding section—an iconic visual of San Francisco’s hilly terrain.As you trek between these neighborhoods, your guide will share snippets of local lore, pointing out pop culture references such as Macondray Lane, which inspired the famous Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City. The journey culminates in North Beach, brimming with Italian-American heritage and lively cafés. Finally, make your descent via the Greenwich Street Stairs, returning to your starting point having discovered some of San Francisco’s most scenic walkways and storied history.

Overview

Lace up your comfiest walking shoes and meet your guide at Levi’s Plaza Park for a three-hour urban hike showcasing San Francisco’s rich scenery and hidden corners. You’ll warm up right away on the Filbert Street steps, broken into three challenging segments that deliver sweeping panoramas of the bay with every pause. If you’re lucky, you might spot—or hear—the colorful flock of wild parrots that famously makes its home along Telegraph Hill.

Standing atop the hill is Coit Tower, a 210-foot Art Deco landmark and arguably one of the best vantage points for seeing the city’s sprawl and waterfront. From there, ascend a lesser-known staircase leading to Jack Early Park, an intimate lookout that offers postcard-worthy glimpses of Alcatraz and Pier 39. Press on to Russian Hill and follow Lombard Street, well-known for its sharply winding section—an iconic visual of San Francisco’s hilly terrain.

As you trek between these neighborhoods, your guide will share snippets of local lore, pointing out pop culture references such as Macondray Lane, which inspired the famous Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City. The journey culminates in North Beach, brimming with Italian-American heritage and lively cafés. Finally, make your descent via the Greenwich Street Stairs, returning to your starting point having discovered some of San Francisco’s most scenic walkways and storied history.

Itinerary

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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
  • Telegraph Hill

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    Admission 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 Included
  • Lombard Street

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    Admission 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 Included
  • Filbert Steps

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    Admission Included
  • Greenwich Steps

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    Admission Included
  • San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge

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  • Macondray Lane

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    Admission Included
  • SS. Peter and Paul Church

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Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

1105 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • 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
  • Inclusions

    • Narrated city hiking tour
    • Professional guide

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities
    • Coit Tower elevator

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • 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
    • Comfortable shoes or hiking boots and dressing in layers is recommended
    • Bringing water is recommended
    • 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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    Rachel G
    We had a Private Tour which was a customised version of the "Tales of the City" hike including up to Coit Tower / Lombard Street. Alex was engaging, knowledgeable, and kept the tour at an appropriate...
    katjpedersen
    This is one of the best things I've ever done in San Francisco. I thought I knew this part of town, but I was wrong. Alex took us to places we never would have found on our own, spicing it up with a l...

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