Embark on a private tour in one of San Francisco’s premier locales, The Castro & Mission District, designed to start your city exploration off right! In just 90 minutes, a local guide will introduce you to San Francisco and two of its most popular areas, setting you up for a fantastic stay ahead.

Learn where to locate standout attractions like Painted Ladies and Dolores Park, and discover how to venture into them minus the usual throngs of tourists. Fancy a meal at a unique family-run establishment or a local hotspot? Our guides, well-versed in the local scene, can steer you the right way. During this city initiation tour, your guide’s expert suggestions will enhance your overall experience.

Withlocals City Kickstart Tour™ is amongst Withlocals’ flagship tours operational in major global cities. We engage enthusiastic local guides who earn a reasonable fee. Our initiative supports local economies through exclusive offering of locally sourced produce and managing tourism sustainably by facilitating small, non-invasive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and chart a path away from typical tourist trails.

• Private tour: only you & your local guide