If you're interested in seeing all the best attractions in this city, a San Francisco hop on hop off bus tour is one of the best ways to get from one landmark or historic site to the next. This post provides details about each of the hop on hop off San Francisco bus tours, including […]
San Francisco's beautiful skyline, charming neighborhoods, and nearby natural beauty make it a wonderful destination. With a nickname like Golden Gate City, one may not think about safety when visiting. But when traveling to any big city, you should always educate yourself about safety basics. Fortunately, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area, are safe […]
This post provides details about some of the best things to see and do in Muir Woods, including details about hiking trails, camping, and other activities. It includes directions on how to get there and information about various different forms of transportation you might want to consider. 9 Best Hiking Trails There are 6 miles […]
Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to San Francisco. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in Golden Gate City. If you just don’t know where to start, visit our main post. Top Things To Do in San Francisco Free Walking Tours […]
This post focuses on the night tour tickets for Alcatraz Prison, including last-minute and canceled tickets and tour reviews. Let's get started! Tickets Night vs Day Tours Behind the Scenes Tour Tour Reviews Last Minute Tickets Daytime Tours NIGHT TOUR TICKET INFORMATION There are two types of tour tickets that permit you to be on […]
This post compares and reviews the various San Francisco tourist passes to help you decide which pass (if any) is best for you. Most of San Francisco's top things to do are included.
This map shows the stops on our Golden Gate Bridge audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
This map shows the stops on our Downtown San Fran audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
This map shows the stops on our Castro audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google Maps without […]
This post compares and reviews tours to and from Muir Woods National Park. We include organized bus tours from in and around San Francisco as well as how to visit the park on your own via a shuttle. Let's explore! WHY VISIT MUIR WOODS The Muir Woods National Monument is an area just a short […]
This post offers several itineraries for spending one day in San Francisco for one day, including a budget-friendly and kid-friendly itineraries as well as a 3-day option. 1-Day Itinerary On a Budget Kid-Friendly Tour San Francisco in a Day 3-Day Itinerary Top 10 Things to Do SAN FRANCISCO IN ONE DAY This itinerary has been […]
This post is a visitors guide to Coit Tower in San Francisco with tips on when to come, how to get here, how much you will pay, and what you will see. Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks and a place everyone should add to their list, if only for the […]
This post covers tickets, discounts, and free days for the California Academy of Sciences. We also explain the exhibits and items that you can expect to see at this museum. Let's dig in! Overview Tickets Discounts Exhibits Things to Do in San Francisco Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share […]
This post provides an extensive list of the most popular and best museums in San Francisco. We include free entry, late hours, and kid-friendly options. TOP 10 SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUMS California Academy of Sciences The California Academy of Sciences has several exhibition halls. It also has an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, a […]
"God took the beauty of the Bay of Naples, the Valley of the Nile, the Swiss Alps, the Hudson River Valley, rolled them into one and made San Francisco Bay." If Fiorello LaGuardia, the famed mayor of New York City, and from a family of Italian immigrants, could say this about San Francisco, who are […]
This post is a guide to the best Christmas lights and holiday displays in San Francisco and how to see them. We've updated the list for all of the top places to visit around the city for 2022 as best we can. Top Christmas Lights Holiday Lights Tours Christmas in San Francisco How's the Weather? […]
