Walking Tours in California

There's no doubt about it: San Francisco is a gorgeous city, and this small-group walking tour highlights some of its most spectacular scenery. Beginning at the Golden Gate Bridge, where you'll take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city's dramatic skyline, you'll embark on a 4- to 5-mile (6.5- to 8-km) walking tour of SF's western edge. This slow-paced hike follows the Pacific coastline, meandering through Baker Beach and past the mansions of Sea Cliff as you make your way toward the Sutro Baths at Land's End. Limited to 12 participants for a more personalized experience.

Some things just don't get old, especially when they're part of LA's historic Downtown core. On this 2-hour walking tour, your small group visits some of the finest architectural sites from the city's golden era: the Pantages, the Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market and the Broadway Theater District. There's no better way to get a feel for the City of Angels than exploring it on foot, so let a local guide lead your way and absorb the colorful street scenes, history and people.

Explore the LGBT history of the Castro on foot during this 2-hour walking tour. Follow your informative local guide through the famous neighborhood while learning about the local landmarks and historical sites. Be inspired by the rich, diverse history of this iconic district and its continuing role as an epicenter of LGBT activism and events.

This 2-hour walking tour of Downtown LA takes in the city's finest architectural monuments including the city's tallest building, the Broadway Theater District, Central Library, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, and more. As you explore, you'll hear a guide discuss the history and architecture of this vibrant city.

Discover an authentic side of Los Angeles beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood on a walking tour of downtown. Admire an eclectic mix of architecture in landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building, and Union Station, and learn how to navigate the city like locals do - on the Metro. See LA's oldest street, hear tales of famous former residents that weren't movie stars, and learn about the impressive behind-the-scenes systems of this sprawling cultural hub.

Experience the wild northwestern coast of San Francisco and the Golden Gate on a leisurely 4-hour walking tour of Lands End. Your guide shares California history and wildlife facts as you follow coastal foot paths to hidden beaches, rocky bluffs and sweeping ocean views. Dip your feet in the Pacific Ocean and get a great perspective on the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Marin Headlands.

Experience the natural side of San Francisco during a leisurely 4-hour walk that travels from Crissy Field to the Golden Gate Bridge and Marshall Beach. Follow your guide along well-maintained coastal trails and footpaths that reveal pristine beaches, bird and animal life, wildflowers, and rugged ocean scenery. There will be an optional walk you can take across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city's contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square's chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.

Eat your way through the Valencia Corridor, located in San Francisco's historic Mission District. This 3-hour food-and-drink tour centers on global cuisine found at famed eateries in this eclectic neighborhood teeming with restaurants and bars. Sip several complimentary cocktails, beers or wines as you savor tasty bites and hear tales of the Mission's revival while strolling down 16th Street.

Uncover the scandalous, high-society history of San Francisco's most illustrious hill on a 2-hour walking tour of Nob Hill. Hear the stories behind the grand hotels and stately mansions built by the city's powerful 19th-century business tycoons and politicians, and learn how the advent of the cable car and the disastrous 1906 earthquake shaped one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods.

Go behind the glitz and glamor as you explore the history of Tinseltown through its lesser-known movie palaces, architectural landmarks and attractions on this one-hour Hollywood walking tour. Think you know Hollywood? Think again. This Hollywood behind-the-scenes excursion is sure to unearth some unexpected sights that help put this famous area into context. Your walking tour of Hollywood also includes a guide and an audio headset.

Discover the highlights of Chinatown and North Beach on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Your knowledgeable guide provides insight into the Chinese and Italian immigrant cultures that have shaped these famous San Francisco neighborhoods. In Chinatown, visit a historic Chinese temple, bakery, fortune cookie maker and tea shop for tastings of their delectable goods. Then stroll past Italian cafes and restaurants in neighboring North Beach where you visit City Lights Bookstore, hear about the Beatniks and Barbary Coast, and see Coit Tower and Washington Square Park.

Dive deep into one of San Francisco's most historical neighborhoods on this Chinatown walking tour. From paper lanterns to medicinal herbs to a fortune cookie factory, you'll explore both popular and lesser-known gems in this bustling district with an in-the-know guide. See sights including a Buddhist temple, and upgrade, if you wish, to include a 10-course lunch of dim sum for an even more memorable experience.

Stroll along the wide footpaths of the Sausalito waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond on this scenic 4-hour walking tour. You'll also explore the Marin Headlands and Battery Spencer, and get great views of Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, Tiburon, and the San Francisco skyline.

Get an insider's glimpse of Hollywood's celebrity culture and movie locations on a 2-hour tour guided by an entertainment reporter, writer and director. Spot your favorite stars along the Walk of Fame, and pass celebrity homes in the glamorous enclaves of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Century City. Watch for famous faces as you cruise the Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive, and hear your guide's juiciest stories about silver screen icons as you see the filming locations where Hollywood history was made.

Explore Los Angeles' vibrant past and glamorous downtown on a 2-hour walking tour through the heart of the city. See the murals and vaulted ceiling at Union Station, browse souvenirs as you stroll historic Olvera Street, then visit the concert halls, cathedral and park that have reenergized downtown L.A. Climb the famous Bunker Hill steps for unforgettable views of the city, and see the site of the Angels' Flight funicular, which once ferried Los Angeles' elite into the city's most sought after neighborhood.

Go on an urban safari in search of a famous flock of wild parrots that make their home in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. This 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide looks for these legendary birds, which have won the hearts of their human neighbors, and inspired a book, documentary film and many news stories. Learn about city landmarks that you pass along the way, delving into local history and lore. This only-in-San-Francisco experience provides a fun and fascinating afternoon in the city by the bay.