San Francisco Tour: Architecture & Art Highlights

Explore San Francisco’s architecture and art on a walking tour, ending at SFMOMA. Discover historic buildings, public art, and urban oases.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Downtown San Francisco - The architecture in downtown San Francisco is an impressive mix of historic and contemporary styles, creating a vibrant urban environment.
  • Salesforce Transit Center - Explore this new transit hub and its public art displays. Discover a rooftop garden in the city’s core, featuring lush trees, colorful flowers, and…
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking
Additional Information

Embark on a 2.5-hour walking tour through San Francisco’s Central Business District, highlighting its remarkable architecture, engaging public art, and lively public spaces. Explore a variety of architectural styles, from historic landmarks like the London Paris National Bank to modern glass structures such as the JP Morgan Chase Building. Gain insight…

Location
488 Market St
Market Street
Please meet your guide in front of Mechanics Monument Plaza (488 Market Street)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meenam2019
Mar 4, 2025
Great Architecture Tour for Both Tourists and Locals! - What a great way to learn and appreciate the under appreciated cityscape of San Francisco. Our tour was well organized, the guide welcomed questions and had an immense amount of knowledge about San Francisco building and landscape architecture. As someone who has lived in this beautiful city for almost 15 years I am amazed at how much I learned about these places that I have been walking past all this time. I would definitely recommend to both visitors and locals alike!
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L6319lopatrickh
Jan 27, 2025
Unique perspective on a beautiful city - My wife and I really enjoyed this tour! We've lived in the city for a few years now but saw it from a different angle and with our tour guide Jaime who knew a ton not just about the building architecture but also the many public squares, sculptures and art installations peppered along the tour route. I was impressed not just by our guide's depth of knowledge but also his passion and enthusiasm for the architecture and the city overall. Highly recommend!
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Tseeley4
Jan 15, 2025
A great tour - Very informative and stimulating tour. We started at the centrally located and convenient Mechanics Monument Plaza. After that, I just don’t know, there were so many cool buildings and out of the way public spaces I never knew even existed! Our tour guide Jaime was highly knowledgeable, respectful and funny. Highly recommend!
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E5210ljrobj
Jan 15, 2025
Fantastic SF architectural tour - My husband and I both really enjoyed this tour of San Francisco architecture. The buildings themselves were all fascinating, but what really made the tour great was how knowledgeable our tour guide was. He not only had deep knowledge about the structures, but he also had a lot of historical background and tied things together very nicely. Highly recommended!
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Shunter1237
Jan 14, 2025
Awesome Tour for Locals, with an Awesome Guide! - If you're looking for a unique and informative city tour led by a knowledgeable and passionate guide, then this is it! I've lived in the city for a few years now, and I have a whole new appreciation for San Francisco now. I learned so much about the history of the city, too. The tour was engaging and a nice length for exploring downtown. Bonus points to the guide for all of the extra plant knowledge and for explaining the leaning tower in detail!
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B9945fclaurenf
Jan 9, 2025
Inside scoop on SF architecture - A great way to experience and learn from a local about downtown SF’s architecture, public space, and art. The tour guide was truly an expert and answered a ton of my questions. I felt safe everywhere we went and have a newfound appreciation for this beautiful city!
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).