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Free Walking Tours of San Francisco
Our City at Your Feet
70 Unique Tours. 300 Volunteers. 46 Years.
Features
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City Guides in the Community!
Historical scholarship awards handed out by Mayor London Breed to San Francisco students.
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City Hall and the Civic Center
A vibrant hub where government, arts, community, and civic events converge.
Why Tour With Us
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No-Cost Tours
Our 1.5 to 2 hour tours are always free, but we welcome donations to support our mission of keeping San Francisco’s history accessible.
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Expert Tour Guides
Our tour guides go through extensive training to learn about the history of our beautiful city and how to share that history with you.
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A Tour for Everyone
We offer over 80 different tours – allowing you to learn about the diverse ways that San Francisco became the vibrant city it is today.
About Us
City Guides, founded in 1978, is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization with more than 300 trained volunteers who lead FREE historical and architectural walking tours in San Francisco for over 35,000 locals and visitors each year. We are a program of the San Francisco Public Library. Join us for a walk along the streets, sidewalks, and byways of America’s most beautiful – and fascinating – city!
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