San Francisco Trip Overview
This four mile loop weaves through the largest Chinatown on earth, climbs from the Cable Car Museum to the peak of Russian Hill, and cruise along the Italian enclave of North Beach to the Mecca of Beatnik culture. Beginning at the Friendship Gate, we’ll travel through the colorful back alleys of the oldest Chinatown in the world, browse its exotic markets, and visit the first Chinese temple in America. At the Powerhouse we’ll see what makes the fabled cable cars tick, then ascend Russian Hill, winding through the whimsical, verdant Macondray Lane––one of the City’s most beautiful hidden streets and the basis for Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s colorful fiction series Tales of the City.
Coast through North Beach and enjoy the traditional trattoria patios, old-school bars, and handmade cuisine that bring the historic Italian charm to life. We’ll check out City Lights Bookstore, Vesuvio Cafe, and other landmarks of the Beat Generation before ending our loop back at the Friendship Gate.
Additional Info
Duration: 210 to 230 minutes
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Francisco, California, United States
This four mile loop weaves through the largest Chinatown on earth, climbs from the Cable Car Museum to the peak of Russian Hill, and cruise along the Italian enclave of North Beach to the Mecca of Beatnik culture. Beginning at the Friendship Gate, we’ll travel through the colorful back alleys of the oldest Chinatown in the world, browse its exotic markets, and visit the first Chinese temple in America. At the Powerhouse we’ll see what makes the fabled cable cars tick, then ascend Russian Hill, winding through the whimsical, verdant Macondray Lane––one of the City’s most beautiful hidden streets and the basis for Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s colorful fiction series Tales of the City.
Coast through North Beach and enjoy the traditional trattoria patios, old-school bars, and handmade cuisine that bring the historic Italian charm to life. We’ll check out City Lights Bookstore, Vesuvio Cafe, and other landmarks of the Beat Generation before ending our loop back at the Friendship Gate.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dragon’s Gate, Bush St What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, CA 94108
We will begin our tour at the Dragon’s Gate; the grand entrance to San Francisco’s Chinatown
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tin How Temple, 125 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108-1696
The first Chinese Temple in S.F.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1071
Visit the Cable Car Museum and Powerhouse
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA
Observe some of the cities most eclectic architecture, and meander through the neighborhoods hidden streets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: North Beach, Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
North Beach, the hip Italian enclave of San Francisco.
Duration: 1 hour
