San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

Itinerary

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   Levi's Plaza Park 5 minutes

   Put on your walking shoes and meet your guide at Levi's Plaza Park to begin your 3-hour adventure. Your guide will get your heart pumping right away with a climb up the Filbert Steps, which run along Telegraph Hill. Pause along the way to capture photos of the panoramic views, and keep your eyes open for the wild parrots who call this hill home.

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   Coit Tower

   Then, go where few tours can, as you ascend to the top of Telegraph Hill to admire Coit Tower, the 210-foot (64-meter) art deco tower, one of San Francisco’s best-known landmarks. From this vantage point, take in a commanding view of San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Pier 39 and more.

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   Jack Early Park 10 minutes

   Continue on to Jack Early Park, a very tiny lookout at the top of a hidden staircase, and take in views of Alcatraz and Pier 39. Next, it’s time to visit the Russian Hill neighborhood and walk up the famous curvy section of Lombard Street that is commonly referred to as the world’s crookedest street.

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   Telegraph Hill Admission included

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   Russian Hill Admission included

   Throughout your tour, your knowledgeable guide will share facts about the sights you see and historical anecdotes. You’ll also see some pop culture landmarks, such as Macondray Lane, which was the inspiration for Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City novels, and Saints Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding photos taken.

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   Lombard Street Admission included

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   North Beach Admission included

   Soak up the atmosphere of North Beach, San Francisco’s Italian neighborhood, before ending your 5-mile urban hike by descending the Greenwich Steps back to your starting point.

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   Filbert Steps Admission included

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   Greenwich Steps Admission included

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    San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

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    Macondray Lane Admission included

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    Saints Peter And Paul Church

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Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Due to the distance and intensity of the hike, this tour is not recommended for children 12 years and younger
• Tour runs rain or shine. If it is raining and you would prefer not to attend, you may reschedule or request a refund
• Comfortable shoes or hiking boots and dressing in layers is recommended
• Bringing water is recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough participants to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund