The Vibrant Castro & Mission District: Private Half-Day Tour

San Francisco, USA
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This Private Tour of Castro and Mission will introduce you to the city’s hippest neighbourhoods, notable for their LGBTQ community and cool, artsy vibe. In the Castro, learn about the extraordinary accomplishments of SF residents in halting demolition, stopping four-lane freeways and affecting positive change in feminism, peace, and LGBTQ rights.

In the Mission District, you will venture down Clarion Alley and see the fabulous urban graffiti and satirical political street art as you stroll in the footsteps of feminists, Latinos, artists and activists who continue to fight for the soul of San Francisco. Pop into the Mission Dolores to see the oldest building in San Francisco, along with shrubbery and a garden reflective of the mission in the early 1790s.

With a buzzing cultural mix and sizzling street food, Mission is famous for its galleries, neon-lit clubs and basement bars and is blessed with the leafy greenery of picturesque Dolores Park.

What's included

  • Entrance Tickets to Mission Dolores
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Transportation and hotel pickup/drop-off

What to expect

  1. Harvey Milk Plaza
    30m
    See Harvey Milk Plaza and the LGBTQ protest grounds, the Pink Triangle Memorial, and the Rainbow Honor Walk.
  2. Mission Dolores Park
    30m
    With a buzzing cultural mix and sizzling street food, Mission is famous for its galleries, neon-lit clubs and basement bars and is blessed with the leafy greenery of picturesque Dolores Park. Enjoy sweeping downtown views from leafy Dolores Park.
  3. 30m
    In the Mission District, you will get the chance to pop into the Mission Dolores to see the oldest building in San Francisco, along with shrubbery and a garden reflective of the mission in the early 1790s.
  4. Clarion Alley Murals
    30m
    Admire the boldly-hued political murals and urban artworks in Clarion Alley.
  5. 45m
    Stroll the hottest destination eateries, cafés and food joints in Valencia Street. Finish your tour on at this spot, lined with shops, cafés, and food joints.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to 'Twin Peaks' Tavern located at 401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States.

End point

Finish point will be at Valencia Street, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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