San Francisco is one of the world's great cities, with an incredible amount of things to do. One of the most common things that visitors complain about in San Francisco is not having enough time to do everything! We want all our guests to have the greatest time possible in our wonderful city, so we […]
San Francisco can be an expensive city but your vacation doesn't have to be! In this post, we list the best hostels and cheap hotel/hostel hybrids in San Francisco to help you save money. Pros and Cons of Choosing a Hostel Over a Hotel When deciding whether to stay in a hostel or a hotel, […]
If you’re going to be in San Francisco around the third weekend of May, you don’t want to miss the world famous Bay to Breakers! First held on January 1, 1912, the Bay to Breakers footrace began as a way to improve the mood of the city after the destruction of the 1906 earthquake and […]
Many of our walking tours (and many hop-on hop-off bus tours) finish near the San Francisco Ferry Building, which makes it a convenient place to get a drink, a snack, or a souvenir to take back home. But in addition to being incredibly convenient, this is also one of the best places in the city […]
This post compares wine tours around Sonoma from San Francisco. We include tour descriptions, scheduling, costs, and pick-up/drop-off information, as well as reviews of the tour operators to help you choose the best tour for you. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the […]
This post compares and reviews wine tours to and of Napa Valley. The area is a beautiful part of California that boasts some of the most impressive vintage wineries in the country. There are many companies leading both group and private wine tours of the area. The cost of each tour, the pick-up/drop-off locations, and the featured […]
One of the best ways to get around San Francisco is to take the Historic Streetcar. Sure, you can catch a modern Muni Metro train or the BART subway, but nothing can quite match the excitement and nostalgia of riding on an Italian streetcar from 1928, or an English "boat tram" from 1934. If you […]
In 1849, adventurers, explorers, and other hardy souls made a difficult, treacherous, six-month sea voyage out to San Francisco to try to find gold in the ground. This Gold Rush boom town was quickly replaced by the Barbary Coast, the most dangerous, lecherous, and violent place in the United States. During that time, the gold […]
One of the easiest ways to get around the San Francisco Bay Area is by using the subway system, called BART (short for Bay Area Rapid Transit). This post provides details on how to use the subway system to get around. TIP: Almost all of our pay-what-you-wish San Francisco walking tours are easily accessible via […]
One of our favorite parts about San Francisco is the amazing variety of food you can get here. Constantly rated one of the best (if not THE best) food and restaurant city in the nation, you can get an astounding array of international cuisine in San Francisco. But with so many places to choose from, […]
(Note: This post refers to a story on our Secrets, Scandals, and Scoundrels of San Francisco tour. Click to learn more about that tour, or sign up today!) Throughout its history, San Francisco has always been full of fascinating characters. You may have read about two "simple" prospectors conning the richest man in California out […]
(Note: This post refers to the Diamond Hoax of 1872, a story on our Secrets, Scandals, and Scoundrels of San Francisco tour. Click to learn more about that tour, or sign up today!) In 1872, William Ralston was the richest man in California. After missing out on the California Gold Rush, he had struck it […]
Free Tours by Foot San Francisco presents the Market Street Walking Tour. Don't miss out exploring what San Francisco has to offer!
On the Secrets, Scandals and Scoundrels tour, you'll learn about a war that was fought over breakfast food, you'll meet the most powerful homeless man in the world, you'll hear about one of the largest robberies ever committed in California, and more!
San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods, each distinct and enticing in its own way. Step into the city’s North Beach neighborhood, and the enticements increase. San Francisco’s Italian district, never known as “Little Italy,” is named for the beach that once touched its northern border. Situated in the northeastern portion of the city and […]
Located along San Francisco's northern waterfront, Fisherman's Wharf is a popular neighborhood amongst locals and tourists. Historically, it developed in the late 19th century as many Italian immigrant fishermen moved to the area. Though today it is mostly a tourist hub, there are still many active fishermen in the area. The restaurants in Fisherman's Wharf offer […]
