Private Walking Tour of Four Peaks Neighborhood

San Francisco, California

Private Walking Tour of Four Peaks Neighborhood

San Francisco, California

Duration: 3 hours

Package: Up to 8 people

Overview

Embark on a private urban hike through history with the Private Walking Tour of Four Peaks Neighborhood in San Francisco's Eureka Valley. Uncover the multicultural tapestry of this charming neighborhood, from its 1850s outskirts to its vibrant LGBTQ+ community resurgence in the 70s, all while enjoying breathtaking vistas and hidden gems along the way.

🏞️ Enjoy stunning vistas at four San Francisco hotspots, including Mount Olympus, Tank Hill, Corona Heights, and Kite Hill

🏛️ Dive into the neighborhood's vibrant history, from 1850s outskirts to the LGBTQ+ resurgence of the 70s

🌿 Unearth secret staircases, thrilling concrete slides, and hidden gardens off the tourist track

🏞️ Wrap up your private adventure at the captivating Randall Museum, offering free entry as a special reward for your final climb

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Saturdays 11:00am
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am & 2:00pm

Full description

Step into the intriguing past of San Francisco's Eureka Valley with a Private Walking Tour of Four Peaks Neighborhood. This exclusive tour unveils the vibrant history of a multicultural neighborhood that stretches from the Castro District to Twin Peaks, Corona Heights, and Dolores Heights.

Travel back to the 1850s and explore remnants of the Irish community's 1890s churches, offering glimpses into the neighborhood's early days. Journey through streets that experienced a renaissance in the 70s, thanks to the flourishing LGBTQ+ community, discovering untold stories of revival along the way.

Venture off the well-trodden path to uncover hidden treasures like secret staircases, concrete slides, and secluded gardens. Your ascent concludes at Corona Heights, where the lesser-known Randall Museum awaits, offering free entry as a delightful finale. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes to make the most of this unique adventure.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Participants must be able to walk 3.85 miles on the tour, including several hills.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: Tours are recommended for children 10 years and older, however younger children are allowed to join. A stroller is recommended for younger children given the distance walked on the tour. Children 3 years and older are required to have a ticket, and all children should be noted at the time of booking.
Individuals with disabilities: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 3 hours
What’s included: Guided walking tour with a local historian. Snacks along the tour are not included, but are available for purchase.
Who will be present: This is a private tour for your group size. You will have a guide with you at all times.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket.
Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged!

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: The experience will run rain or shine. If you have any concerns about the weather, please reach out to your tour guide directly.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance.
Parking: Street parking or a paid parking lot will be available near the meeting location.
Ending location: The tour is a loop and will end at the same location as the starting point.
What to wear: Good walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
What to bring: A water bottle and money to purchase local bites along the tour.
Restrooms: Restrooms will be available at some of the tour stops.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.