Roam with a knowledgeable passionate local ambassador of San Francisco
Experience the vibrant neighborhoods from a true local perspective
Take pictures from the best view points in the city
The essence of the best walking tours of San Francisco is not about moving around like a tourist…
It is about Discovering The City By The Bay Like A Local!
Highlights:
de Young Museum Observation Tower
National AIDS Memorial Grove
Stow Lake
The Bison Paddock
The (enormous!) Dutch Windmill
Ocean Beach
Highlights:
The First Chinese Temple in America
Cable Car Powerhouse
Russian Hill Panoramas
Whimsical Macondray Lane
San Francisco’s Beatnik Mecca
Highlights:
The Castro’s Rich LGBTQ+ Culture and History
The Mission’s Nightlife and Latin Flair
Iconic Victorian Architecture
The BEST Cookie Shop in San Francisco
“I LOVED this tour. Ryan was a great guide and super informative. If you want to have a fun time in San Fran, definitely take this tour with him!”
-Sara, Google, April 2022 (Castro Mission Loop)
“Our group of four took a tour of the Castro area and the Mission District with Ryan C. From the moment he met us (right on time). We were impressed by his knowledge of plants and trees, architecture, local businesses, the murals on the route, and the history of the areas we were in. Mostly, we enjoyed his enthusiasm/love for San Francisco.”
-Tour324534, Trip Advisor, Mar 2021 (Castro Mission Loop)
“Highly recommend both tour and guide. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable both in regards to history of the city, flora and fauna. Go off the beaten path with a local. Worth it.”
-Elisa Carroll, Tours By Locals, October 2020 (Four Peaks)
“Ryan is both knowledgeable about the history of San Francisco, but he is also extremely personable and easily connects to his guests. Each experience is one of a kind because he listens to his guests and tailors the tour to meet the guest's expectations!”
-Joe Summerhill, Tours By Locals, February 2020 (Chinatown, Russian Hill, N. Beach)
“The sights, sounds, and smells of the area were enhanced by Ryan's detailed description of what we were experiencing. An incredible part was the use of his ipad with historical photographs of the places where we were.”
-Sejacurtis, Trip Advisor, November 2017 (Chinatown, Russian Hill, N. Beach)
“This tour is just what we wanted. It was so refreshing to get off the beaten path and have a personal tour through the neighborhoods of San Francisco. His knowledge spanned everything from history of the city and neighborhoods, to architecture, to art, to plant and wildlife. We had a great time, and highly recommend him!”
-Brian P., Trip Advisor, May 2019 (Telegraph Hill, Old Waterfront)
“Ryan is spirited, knowledgable and can be trusted to provide an entertaining tour of the various neighborhoods in San Francisco. I have been on 3 different tours over the past 4 years with Ryan and they have all been enjoyable. The information is not dry and fact filled but presented in a way to be stimulating and often funny........lots of interesting trivia.”
“We loved every minute! It's hard not to be wowed by the depth and layers of rich SF history that we were given today. This is my third tour with Ryan...I'm a Bay Area native and have come away from each tour with many moments of wondering where I was!”
“Take this tour! You won't be disappointed. Wow! What a spectacular tour given by an amazing guide!... I learned all sorts of fun new facts. I didn't want it to end.”
“Ryan is by far the best tour guide we have ever met. He is incredibly knowledgeable and armed with amusing anecdotes and curious facts about the city...you will be taken to some unique spots that are completely off the beaten path and offer the most breathtaking views of the city!”
