Mission District Tours and Tickets

If you asked 10 San Francisco locals about what to do in the Mission District, you would get 10 different responses. Art, food, diversity, beautiful Victorians, gentrification, open space, night-life... the ingredients that make up the face of the Mission are constantly evolving, and it's a view that is best explored on foot. On this tour, you get the scoop from a local guide on the best lunch, the historic byways, urban renewal and more.

Wander through the heart of San Francisco on this 3 hour walking tour of the Castro and Mission neighborhoods. Starting in the Castro, a local guide will lead you through such historic places as Harvey Milk Plaza and the nation's first LGBT museum. After stopping for lunch you'll continue on to ever-popular Dolores Park, 18th Street's food corridor and the Mission's famous street art. Throughout the tour you'll see the underground and counter-cultural forces that have shaped San Francisco's history and continue to impact it today. What better way to get to know the city than by walking through it, all with the help of a local, informative guide?

San Francisco is famous for its skyline views, rich cultural landscape, and iconic architecture. While the city's steep streets and thick traffic can make foot and car travel difficult, this guided electric bike tour allows you to cruise up hills with the assistance of a battery-powered bicycle, avoid traffic, and see some of the city's best-known neighborhoods, parks, and attractions up close.

Explore San Francisco on a small-group full-day tour that covers top attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Get great views of the San Francisco Bay Area during the short ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you then take a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison. Return to shore for your bus tour of destinations such as Nob Hill, the Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, the Mission, and Golden Gate Park. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco.

Explore the streets of San Francisco on two wheels. This easy guided bike tour takes you to many of the city's most notable neighborhoods and attractions. Pedal past the Transamerica Pyramid and through bustling North Beach; peruse the Mission and Castro districts and the Haight-Asbury, home of 1960s hippie counterculture; and visit popular sites such as Fisherman's Wharf and AT&T Park. Your guide will provide information and history on local landmarks en route, and there's also a stop for lunch (added cost). At the end of the tour there's even time to do your own exploring.

If you believe in getting to know a city through its food, you don't want to miss San Francisco's Mission District, where this 3-hour walking tour introduces you to a variety of dishes and cuisines. Accompanied by a guide, you'll explore the neighborhood - a San Francisco favorite - on foot, stopping to taste tacos, house-cured pastrami, cupcakes, and more. All food tastings are included.

Get familiar with San Francisco's coffee and chocolate culture on this 4-hour food tour by bike. Pedal about 10 miles through some of San Francisco's sunniest neighborhoods, including the Mission District, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Hunter's Point, and SOMA, and sample chocolate tastings along the way. Plus, your guide happily carries any purchases you might make on the tour back with them, so you can bring home all your favorites, too.

Take a self-guided bicycle tour of San Francisco neighborhoods, from the Mission District to the Haight and more. Explore acres of flat terrain in Golden Gate Park or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to see charming Sausalito. Customize your sightseeing schedule to your preferences, whether you'd like a leisurely route or hill climbs with expansive views. This bike rental is valid for up to 24 hours from pickup time.

San Francisco remains a beacon of avant-garde experience and nowhere is this more evident than its culinary scene. Yet one aspect of foodie culture that's often overlooked is the vibrant vegetarian scene. If you're a veggie in town searching for a culinary and gourmet tour, treat yourself to not just the finest vegetarian restaurants, but a sampling of the finest veggie-and-vegan-inspired options from omni-friendly establishments as well.

Tour San Francisco and tackle the hills with the help of an electric bike on a full-day tour with a guide. Zip through several of the city's most interesting neighborhoods on a 20-mile (32-km) spin through districts such as Hayes Valley, Presidio, Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and the Mission. You'll have time for stops at Golden Gate Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge, and refuel with lunch (own expense) at one of the city's great local restaurants.

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this "painted ladies" tour by vintage Volkswagen bus decorated with long gorgeous eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and the Castro, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and more.

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this 2-hour sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

Taste an array of culinary offerings in San Francisco's Mission district during this 4-course progressive dining experience. Follow a foodie guide through the historically Latino neighborhood packed with bars and restaurants. Stop at four different restaurants for a prix-fixe menu starting with 2 appetizer stops followed by an entree and concluding with dessert. Along the way you'll hear the stories of restaurant owners and chefs, who will give a behind-the-scenes perspective of the area, while enjoying food tastings. The mission is to help guests experience the world differently through storytelling and food, so you might try a unique dish or experience an old favorite in a new way. So bring a sense of adventure during this fascinating insider tour that's rated five stars on Yelp.

Get a taste of San Francisco's Mission District on this 3-hour food tour. Led by a local guide, you'll treat your taste buds to a diverse range of cuisine, from traditional Latin recipes to modern spins on local dishes. Bring an appetite for authentic tacos and Mexican delicacies, house-cured pastrami sandwiches, horchata-flavored cupcakes and more. This tour is offered along Mission in the evening along 18th Street.

Discover a variety of delicious foods along with vibrant street art on a 2.5-hour food and art tour in San Francisco's Mission District. Your guide introduces you to the history and culture of the neighborhood as you take in eye-popping murals along Balmy Avenue and Clarion Alley, and taste the specialties at five favorite local eateries. Expect to try gourmet donuts, Mexican pastries, agua fresca (fruit drink), sweet or savory pie, and stop at a famous taqueria before finishing up at Dolores Park and the Mission Dolores.

The Mission district in San Francisco has famously inspired its own style of burrito, but leave room for more than rice and beans on this 3-hour culinary walking tour. Sample six classic dishes from bakery-style cookies to San Francisco clam chowder, and learn about the neighborhood with your guide between bites.

Explore the Mission District and its desserts on a food walking tour and go in search of the best sweets this San Francisco neighborhood has to offer. You're treated to five tastings that may include such delectables as artisanal chocolates, hand-crafted ice cream and European drinking chocolate. Savor a new twist on traditional donuts, pies and cupcakes, and learn some culinary history along the way from your food-loving local guide. The 2.5-hour tour covers approx. 1 mile (1.6 km) at a relaxed pace.

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Get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today aboard a colorful 1970s-era Volkswagen bus. Enjoy the illuminated city during this 2-hour night tour that takes you to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. Check out the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet and shake some beaded curtains. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

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.