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San Francisco Walking Tours

Walk the waterfront and hills, step through Chinatown and North Beach, chase film history after dark, and link the city’s icons into one story. Start anywhere, move at your own pace.

Only $12.99 — Unlimited use for 30 days!

San Francisco is a city built on reinvention. Gold Rush piers, brick warehouses, and copper towers share streets with lantern alleys and steep curves that double as movie sets. You can move from working waterfronts to hilltop overlooks, from Chinatown gates to quiet stairways, and finish on a pier where the skyline glows. With SmartWalkTours you set the pace: pick a landmark, a lane, or a nighttime view, and the city will meet you turn by turn.

Select a walking tour to learn more about it.

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San Francisco – Barbary Coast, Wharves & Waterfront

Saloons, sailors, and scandal—walk the city’s wild waterfront from gold rush days to the piers.

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San Francisco – Street Life & City Icons

Golden hills, classic curves, and the city’s most photographed streets and towers.

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San Francisco – Noir Streets, Chases & Hollywood After Dark

Cinematic chases, neon nights, and noir legends where movies met the foggy streets.

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San Francisco – Greatest of San Francisco

A showcase of the city’s greatest icons from our Barbary, skyline, and noir routes.

Why choose SmartWalkTours?

  • Instant Access — Open your private link and start walking right away.
  • Smart & Interactive — GPS features, narration, and local tips built into the tour.
  • Local Secrets — Hidden gems and authentic stories from people who know the city.
  • Flexible — Start where you want, take your time, explore your way.

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Tour overview map
Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.
Tour stop details
Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and links for deeper dives.
Local weather
Our tours are outdoors. Always know the local weather. Arrive prepared and comfortable.
Nearby tours
Discover more tours nearby, walkable options that invite you to explore.
Attractions directory
Four map styles available. Zoom in or out. Toggle on/off the suggested path. Track your GPS position in real time.
Nearby tours
Helpful information is built in, with links for even more detail.
Narration and tips
In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.
Q&A mode
Direct links to local attractions. Hours of operation, tickets, and information at your fingertips.

How it works

  1. Buy. Choose a walking tour that interests you. Pay securely online.
  2. Access. Open your private link instantly — no downloads, no accounts, no storage.
  3. Explore. Use as much as you like for 30 days. Start anywhere, walk at your own pace.