This post provides information about the most popular day trips from San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley, and Sonoma Valley. Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is a beautiful park spanning 747,956 acres and 800 miles of hiking trails just 3.5 hours from San Francisco. Famed for […]
One of the easiest and most convenient methods to travel throughout San Francisco is by riding Muni Metro, the electric light rail train that runs throughout the city. This post provides tips on how to ride Muni Metro. The trains will get you where you need to go easily and (typically) on time. But for […]
The Pacific Coast Highway has been called one of the best road trips in the world, and we completely agree! On this page, we have included a list of some of the best Pacific Coast Highway stops to make. 16 PLACES TO SEE ON THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Pacific Coast Highway stops on the drive […]
This post provides information about the de Young Museum in San Francisco, including ticket prices, free days, discounts, and what you'll find in the museum.
Whenever I lead a walking tour in San Francisco, I almost always get asked about the Painted Ladies, those colorful Victorian houses that have adorned postcards for decades. That's why I wrote this post about these iconic houses, also known as the Seven Sisters. In addition to directions to the Painted Ladies, I explain a […]
This post is a guide to riding the famous San Francisco cable cars including tips on tickets, routes, and how to ride. We give you tips on which important attractions and sights can be seen with each particular line. We also include a ride (and tutorial) on our San Francisco in One Day Tour. As a local […]
Whenever I'm guiding a tour in San Francisco, I can usually look forward to certain specific questions, and one of the more popular queries is about the Full House location. That's why I wrote this post to explain how to find the Tanner's house from the show Full House, set in San Francisco. In addition […]
This post covers free things to do in San Francisco, including nighttime, family-friendly, as well as listings by month and neighborhood. TOP 10 FREE THINGS TO DO In this section, we will focus on the 10 best free things to do in San Francisco. If you’re trying to save money while sightseeing, you may want […]
This is a post on how to ride your bike over the Golden Gate Bridge and to take the ferry back to downtown San Francisco. OVERVIEW AND ROUTE MAP Riding your bike over the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the best ways to experience this world-famous bridge and world-class views! If you don't have […]
This post will provide details on San Francisco night tours, including trips through the city, cruises, ghost tours, and even Alcatraz outings! Bus Night Tours Evening Cruises Alcatraz at Night Tuk Tuk/Segway/Bike Tours Cocktail Tours Ghost Tours DOUBLE-DECKER BUS NIGHT TOURS There are multiple bus tours that provide a look at the city […]
Whenever we're guiding one of our many tours in San Francisco, travelers will often ask us about how to visit Lombard Street in San Francisco. Since it's such a popular spot in the city, we figured it made sense to make this helpful guide to the so-called "Crooked Street." We'll also point out some of […]
This post covers some of the best things to do in San Francisco this June, including family-friendly, nighttime, and free activities, as well as festivals, events, and more, updated for 2024. Be sure to read our master post on things to do in San Francisco for even more ideas. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, […]
This easy-to-use guide will show you 5 options for getting from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. BART FROM SFO BART is the […]
Welcome to Free Tours by Foot, offering dozens of daily, pay-what-you-wish walking tours. You can book our tours by browsing our tour calendar below. We offer tours at no upfront costs. You determine what you think the tour was worth or what you could afford after the tour is over; This ensures that […]
This post is a sample itinerary to you to best take advantage of the Go City San Francisco Pass. If you are also considering the San Francisco CityPass, then be sure to read our post comparing both tourist attraction passes.
This post is about things to do and sights to see Yosemite National Park in California. We include top activities, suggested itineraries, and information on park entrance fees.
