SF Native Original Tour

SF Native Original Tour

Our Original Tour covers the most popular neighborhoods of San Francisco to provide the best local introduction to the city. The tour starts in the heart of the financial district underneath the Transamerica Pyramid. After our group introduction in SF's smallest redwood park, we'll weave our way through the secret side of downtown to see parts of the city that even locals often miss! As we explore the historical Barbary Coast we share family stories of the Wild West during the Gold Rush years. After learning about these lawless times, we'll make our way into North Beach (our Little Italy) as we sample a plethora of snacks and introducing our groups to local community businesses. We'll end the tour in our most authentic historic neighborhood: Chinatown. In Chinatown we'll visit stores and marketplaces that sell unique items, both dead & alive(!), while trying delicious authentic dim sum. Finally, we'll finish up by visiting the fortune-cookie factory and the "living room" of Chinatown.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Transamerica Pyramid, 600 Montgomery St Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94111-2702

Iconic skyscraper on San Francisco's skyline.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Downtown, 55 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108-5401

Explore the secret side to downtown San Francisco.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Square, Jackson Street between Battery and Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94111

Relive the old wild west Barbary Coast district as we discuss the gold rush history and share stories about how our families helped shape this city.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Place Cafe, 633 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Enjoy an early break for coffee, tea, and paninis!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: North Beach, Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

San Francisco's one and only Italian district.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus Ave North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133-4586

Learn about the rich history of how a group of local authors and philosophers reshaped the freedom of speech in America.

Pass By: Caffe Trieste, 601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Meet neighborhood locals at the social center of North Beach.

Stop At: Golden Boy Pizza, 542 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Enjoy a taste of SF's favorite pizza!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Z. Cioccolato, 474 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3902

Meet local business owners and enjoy a variety of homemade samples.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Stella Pastry & Cafe, 446 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Taste a variety of pastries from the local favorite Italian Bakery.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Molinari Delicatessen, 373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3907

Go back in time at CA's oldest Italian Deli where we settle in to devour lots of traditional Italian treats and while learning about the rich Italian history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108

Explore the real local side to the oldest (and most authentic) Chinatown in America.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Delicious Dim Sum, 752 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Try a variety of dim sum choices from the local's favorite shop in Chinatown.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Portsmouth Square, 50 Walter U Lum Pl b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 94108

We'll end the tour in the heart of Chinatown, Portsmouth Square.

Stop At: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co, 56 Ross Aly, San Francisco, CA 94108-1204

Visit the world famous Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and meet the local business owners!

Duration: 10 minutes