San Francisco Hidden Stairways: Scenic Walking Tour

Embark on a breathtaking 2-mile walking tour of San Francisco’s hidden stairways. Discover mosaic tiled steps, stunning views, and beautiful neighborhoods rarely seen by tourists.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 850 Judah St - Please note: this walk is not at all strenuous. Obviously there’s some stairs but this is done at a leisurely pace and suitable for almost everyone.
    This breathtaking 2 mile walking tour of San Francisco’s hidden stairways is the #1 rated Airbnb Experience in the Bay Area. See gorgeous mosaic tiled steps and hear the stories behind…
What's Included
  • Certified guide
Additional Information

Please be aware: this trek is not particularly difficult. There are some steps involved, but we progress at a relaxed speed and most individuals will be able to participate.
This spectacular 2 mile walking journey through San Francisco’s concealed stairways ranks as the top Airbnb Experience in the Bay Area. Witness the beautiful mosaic tiled steps,…

Location
800 Judah St
Judah Street
Meet Greg on the steps of St Anne of the Sunset Church 850 Judah St. San Francisco, CA 94122.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brneuberg
Aug 10, 2025
Very fun and interesting tour - Greg was an absolute delight as a tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the stairways and also San Francisco in general. He answered all our questions with a wonderful attitude. I would take another tour with him without hesitation.
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Companion251543
Jul 18, 2025
The "Stairways to Heaven" in San Francisco - The meeting point of St. Anne's Catholic Church was easy to find. We felt comfortable waiting there except for the fact that there were no public bathroom facilities nearby. Our tour guide arrived in a timely manner. He made sure everyone had arrived, checked in, and understood the parameters of the tour. The tour group was small, consisting of couples, individuals, and a family with a school-age child. We had an opportunity to introduce ourselves as the tour guide had. It was a typical San Francisco weather day. Fortunately, we had prepared by making sure we had water, snacks, and jackets. Comfortable walking shoes are essential! Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, interesting, kind, patient, and had a great sense of humor. He took group and individual photos as he offered or was requested. He shared samples of edible plants along the way. He also offered a plant to take home at the end of the tour to add to a garden. The tour was at a good pace. It was not too fast or too slow. It was a lot of walking and climbing as expected, but doable even for older people in the group who have good mobility. After the tour, the guide sent copies of the photos he took to all participants. It was great to receive them, and I have enjoyed sharing them with family and friends. I would highly recommend this tour to others!
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Flyer17951951963
Jul 17, 2025
fabulous tour!!!!! - My niece and I took Greg's tour and he was FANTASTIC!!!!!! I highly reccommend this tour, Greg gives little tidbits of history and rando facts about the area as you go. He is very knowledgeable and informative and engaging. The perfect tourguide!
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Vesna_kardos
Jun 7, 2025
Romantic San Francisco - Educational and informative. Greg is a knowledgable person and a great guide. The tour was excellent! The walk was not strenuous, we stopped several times during the walk, to hear interesting facts and stories, to take photos and catch a breath :)
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Sobrina_t
Jun 5, 2025
Hidden Stairs and walking tour. - This was different. It was very informative and fun. It included some history, current information, with fun facts, and a good amount of exercise. Greg was so sweet, energetic, and welcoming.
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Tafny
May 27, 2025
Step Out and About - I had a wonderful outing with Greg! Luckily, I was the only participant which resulted in very pleasant conversations. The walk through the neighborhoods to the steps was an easy walk with Greg stopping intermittently along the way to point out various buildings, flowers and the unexpected tidbit about the area. He is a wealth of knowledge and his easy going nature at once puts you at ease. Finally, the views are spectacular (if you get a clear day). Don’t miss this adventure. Thanks for showing me the bus stop back to the train - and the donut shop!
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Barb_r
May 21, 2025
Beautiful staircases - Great experience. The mosaic steps are beautiful. The guide is very knowledgeable about the area and how the stairs came to be.
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Sushma_c
May 12, 2025
The best SF experience! - Greg makes the walk really fun by immersing you in a brief cultural and economic history of SF. He is a great guide who comes prepared - I particularly loved that he took photos of all notable spots so that we don’t have to bother with it during our walk which was great because I could enjoy the walk even more. He also shows you interesting pictures of the neighbourhood from the past. 2 hr walk doesn’t seem much at all when you’re chatting and learning. Greg alone made the experience super worth it!
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Passport714916
May 10, 2025
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s - Greg has the best personality! We loved all the history he shared along our route to see the beautiful stairways. I highly recommend this tour! We were lucky to enjoy it on a beautiful, sunny day in SF. The views were spectacular and will plan to take friends and family visiting the Bay Area on this tour. 5 stars!
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Garygleck
May 4, 2025
Great tour by Great Guide - Great job by enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide. Greg was incredibly knowledgeable and articulate. He made sure the walk was comfortable for all despite the stairs and hills.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).