Private tour in San Francisco Ryan C

San Francisco's Four Peaks

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Ryan C.

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Originally from the east coast, but have been a San Francisco local since 2000. I am the owner of a walking tour company, and over the past fourteen years, I have given over 3000 tours to guests from all over the world. I offer six different tours of the neighborhoods of San Francisco. . . The Castro, Mission district, Telegraph Hill, Eureka Valley, Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights, Chinatown, North Beach, Russian Hill and Golden Gate Park. All of the tours are approximately four miles each, cover various neighborhoods, and have at least one hill and one stairway on them. I take people to hidden stairways and gardens, amazing vistas, and famous landmarks. Along the way, I use my iPad to show relevant historical photos that are arranged in order of the stops on the tour. The tours were all designed as loops, with the start and finish a landmark spot, so guests do not get lost when the tour is finished. It has long been a dream of mine to own a business like I have, and I am extremely knowledgable and passionate about everything that is San Francisco. 7 year member of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society 3 year member of San Francisco Tour Guide Guild Business is licensed with the City of San Francisco Studied with Improv Olympic in Los Angeles Fully insured Bachelor of Arts from University of Massachusetts at Amherst

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Overview of your San Francisco tour

Urban hike through history on our Four Peaks tour of San Francisco's charming neighborhood, Eureka Valley. This multicultural "neck of the woods" spans the Castro District, Twin Peaks, Corona Heights, and Dolores Heights--but this neighborhood wasn't so glamorous 100 years ago; Eureka Valley was known as the outskirts of the City. The place where Market Street stopped and cows grazed. Uncover the history of the Eureka Valley as we investigate relics of the 1850's outskirts & the churches of the 1890's Irish community. We'll travel through streets that were abandoned in the 60's and brought back to life in 70's by the flourishing LGBTQ + community. Locals & visitors alike can appreciate these untold moments in history as we explore the best vistas in San Francisco. We'll visit secret staircases and hidden concrete slides. Secluded gardens and a certain podium with a missing statue. At the peak of Corona Heights, we'll conclude we'll conclude at the lesser-known, but fascinating Randall Museum.

Recent Reviews

Anna Y.
September 2024

Like all our tours with Ryan, this one was AMAZING and TONS OF FUN. We walked through Castro, Mission, learned whole lot about history and culture of the neighborhoods. Passing by lovely houses, we discussed architecture of different time periods. We stopped by various trees and flowers, learned its names and culinary uses, smelled, looked, touched. We visited fun shops: one with the theme of a pirate ship, where we had fun, one taxidermy shop, where we got souvenirs, one chocolate shop, where we got to taste and many more fun places, including Dolores park with a giant slide. It was so much, that it is hard to remember. The pictures that we took on that trip is enough for a whole book. Kids were thoroughly entertained by Ryan and were thrilled to go on 2 more walking tours with him. Walking tours with Ryan were a highlight of our vacation at San Francisco. Highly recommend!

Griffin D.United States
April 2022

Ryan is an excellent tour guide and is engaging from start to finish. He has a wealth of knowledge and is clearly passionate about the history of SF. We found ourselves learning a lot that we didn't expect we would learn about. One of us is newer to the Bay and the other has spent much more time in SF, however we both left with a completely new perspective on the city.

Ellen O.United States
July 2021

Hi we did the Four Peaks tour with Ryan in San Francisco. He was friendly, knew everything about the history of the city, the plants, the neighborhoods, you name it .. he was friendly and fun. We highly recommend him! 5 stars-

Elisa C.United States
October 2020

Highly recommend both tour and guide. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable both in regards to history of the city, flora and fauna. Go off the beaten path with a local. Worth it.

Benjamin C.Singapore
May 2013

The tour although three hours of walking was loads of fun. Ryan knew exactly how to keep the momentum going and he shared loads of interesting stories that were relevant to the tour. *thumbs up*

Your San Francisco tour itinerary

- Harvey Milk Plaza - Castro Theater - Castro Camera Shop (Harvey Milk HQ) - Seward Street Slides - Corwin Garden - Kite Hill - Pemberton Steps - Tank Hill - Mount Olympus - Vulcan Stairway - Corona Heights - Randall Museum - Pink Triangle Park

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour - Please wear comfortable shoes.

What's included
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Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Snack stop at Hot Cookie -- The BEST cookie shop in town (available for purchase)
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The meeting spot is under the big rainbow flag at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets. Above the Castro Street Muni Station.

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
29805
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in San Francisco is perfect for those who enjoy urban hiking and want to explore the city's history and culture. It's suitable for locals and visitors alike who are interested in the multicultural history of Eureka Valley, including its LGBTQ+ heritage. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it a great option for families.

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