San Francisco Waterfront Tour: Ghirardelli, Wharf, Pier 39

Explore San Francisco’s waterfront on a guided walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and Pier 39. Learn about the area’s history and enjoy stunning views.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aquatic Park - Views of the Bay Area
  • Cable Cars - Learn about the history of this unique transportation system and watch them in action!
  • Ghirardelli Square - Take a picture with the famous sign!
  • Golden Gate Bridge - Stunning views of the bridge, a perfect photo op!
  • The Cannery - Old Del Monte Fruit Cannery. Historic building…
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuities (Appreciated)
  • Food or Drinks
Additional Information

Stroll through the renowned Fisherman’s Wharf as a local tour guide reveals intriguing stories about the area’s history and how San Francisco evolved into a global hotspot. This sought-after walking tour provides numerous chances to capture photos and create lasting memories.
The journey begins at Aquatic Park, offering breathtaking views of the Golden…

Location
700 Beach St
Beach Street
Please meet guide in front of the "Welcome to Fisherman's Wharf Sign" by the cable car turnaround
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(52 Ratings)
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Melindac134
Feb 22, 2025
Fabulous, fun intro to Fisherman’s Wharf! - Cool, fun, informative, easy tour. Sharlene’s “family stories” about local businesses & landmarks were great, as were info & tips about eateries & restrooms! Especially enjoyed the Musée Méchanique. Sharlene was wonderfully patient & helpful when I was delayed on public transportation. Definitely recommend this tour with Sharlene!!
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Seungjino9
Jan 31, 2025
Real San Francisco interesting story with local guide - I don't think there's any commentary, so I like the commentary. It was a valuable time to learn about the history of San Francisco. Recommended restaurants and stories were information only available on this tour! It was great to know why this restaurant is famous and what to eat through storytelling! Especially in Fisher's Manwarf, it was really interesting to see that there is a taste that can only be found in San Francisco, and I could also solve the souvenir problem - it would be better if it wasn't raining, but it was a really profitable time 🙂
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692leighj
Jan 10, 2025
Historic fishermans wharf a must see - Rob our guide knew the area really well and the history of how Fishermans Wharf evolved. Lots of cool shops and some retro shopping. Rob even took us to a museum with old amusement games which was super cool.
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Sherryhy9691eh
Jan 5, 2025
Great time - It was a really nice day w John hurst He was kind and very knowledgeable Learned all kinds of things saw some wonderful things. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Voyage35478281699
Dec 16, 2024
Great tour and guide - John was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. Learned new things about the history of San Francisco and the wharf itself. Great food recommendations were a plus
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835camerono
Dec 1, 2024
Great Experience - Had an excellent time on the Fisherman’s wharf tour with John. Highly recommend this to get a good background about San Francisco.
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960clarkd
Nov 19, 2024
Really good tour - A really good tour that's just the right length. Enough information to keep you interested but not too long that you get bored. John was our guide and he was super friendly, energetic and knowledgeable about the city. Highly recommend
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Culture64737685962
Oct 16, 2024
Awesome SF-History-Tour - John was an awesome guide! We enjoyed the tour!! It was very interesting to listen to him and we will be back soon………………..
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Jrsneighbor
Sep 11, 2024
Great sightseeing - Great fun with lots of unique things to see. The best were all the sea lions basking in the sun. This area is clean and offers unique sites.
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Maggie_d
Aug 30, 2024
It was ok - I thought the tour was alright, so so. While it wasn’t the best I’ve ever experienced, it wasn’t the worst either. For my first visit to the Wharf in San Francisco, I appreciated having the tour, but I’m not sure it was entirely necessary, as the sites were mostly within easy walking distance of each other. I might have been able to follow a similar itinerary on my own. There were a few interesting or funny moments, but I found myself getting bored and distracted at times. Given the price, it might be worth it, but there could be better tours available, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this one as a “must-do.” The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, but I didn’t feel very engaged throughout the tour.
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