San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour
Overview
I’m excited to show you why this walking tour is unlike any other in San Francisco!
We’ll trace the city’s history from its wild Gold Rush days in Jackson Square to the wealth and elegance of Nob Hill’s railroad barons, and we'll ride an iconic cable car along the way.
We'll go beyond the normal touristy sites and see the back streets and hidden alleyways that even San Franciscans don't know about! This is a fun, immersive adventure with plenty of interesting stories, local insights, and a chance to see the real San Francisco.
When we finish the tour at the Ferry Building, you’ll have seen all the best the city has to offer and you'll feel like a local.
What's Included
- $9 Cable Car Ticket Included
- $15 Grace Cathedral Admission Included
Meeting Location
600 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
We will finish along the beautiful waterfront of San Francisco, in an area surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
What To Expect
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Jackson Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nob Hill
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chinatown
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Little Italy
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Financial District
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ferry Building Marketplace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5567122P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- $9 Cable Car Ticket Included.
- $15 Grace Cathedral Admission Included.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- $9 Cable Car Ticket Included
- $15 Grace Cathedral Admission Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
