Private tour in San Francisco Ader G

The Ups and Downs of Russian Hill Steps

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Ader G.

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Hi and welcome to this beautiful jewel by the Bay that has been my home for 50 years, SAN FRANCISCO! My name is Ader and I like to give tailored tours of my favorites haunts and joints in this home of mine. I love San Francisco, and I love to share that love with world wide travelers who will gain a keen appreciation of San Francisco after having gone on one of my tours. I give these tours because I enjoy meeting people and love what I do. All the tours are specifically tailored to your interests. I am a big believer that it is your tour and the tour should cover your interests. I give you a lot of choices but you decide what you want us to cover. All my tours are San Francisco centric, cause that is where I live, and it makes it easy for me to coordinate connecting with you. Most of the sights and sounds of this amazing city are all within 30 minutes driving distance. So you can get a pretty good idea of the city after having gone on one of my tours. My guiding style is playful and entertaining. I won't bore you with any more facts then the ones you are interested in. I will tailor the tour based on your specific interests, and I will always give you choices: we can go here or there, which one is more interesting to you? Or you can let me make all the decisions. My preference is for customized tours where we go deep into the culture of San Francisco using the sights of this scenic city as our backdrop. Here is what I can promise you if you tour with me. I will not be flaky. When I make a commitment, I will keep it. I will be on time. I will not push any stores or vendors or restaurants onto you. I will be happy to make suggestions and give you advise, IF asked. I will pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the city of San Francisco. If you need to be picked up or dropped off at the airport, it will cost you $50 extra each way. We will primarily do our touring in an Uber. Now a little bit about myself. I am completely fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Gujrati. I was a docent at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco for over 20 years, so I have tons of experience giving entertaining tours. I have traveled all over Asia, Europe, America, Canada, Middle East, Far East, China, South America, Japan, you name it. My interests include wine, coffee, gourmet food, art and design, fashion, and travel. I am a Parsi Zoroastrian (Google it!) and I will fill you in on that if you are interested. So enough about me and I hope to connect with you soon on a very enjoyable, quirky, not too manic tour of this city I call home. Studied European and American art history extensively. Was a docent with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for 20 years. Worked at Bonham's in their vintage carpets department. I will not be driving, but I can accompany you in your car as a step-up guide, or we will be taking Ubers and taxis for short rides from location to location. Uber rides will be paid for by the guest. Here is a 1 minute video of a walking tour I gave recently (September 6th 2025) used with permission of the travelers. https://x.com/composiohq/status/1966269355639058449 and here is another version of it https://www.tiktok.com/@insidecomposio/video/7549045208520887607 See you soon on one of my tours!

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Overview of your San Francisco tour

Looking for a walking tour in the Russian Hill neighborhood? Let's explore some stairways and alleys of this neighborhood of creatives along with many architectural details and stories that makes Russian Hill so special. Along the way we will be treated to incredible views of the City and the Bay. Life is best at the top! I have lived in Russian Hill for close to 40 years and never tire of its incredible beauty. In our talkative meander, we'll go down Macondray Lane, take a look at the famous 999 Green Street and talk about some of their more well known residents. We'll stroll down the Russian Hill alleys and narrow pathways, walk up and down stairs and by ways. We may wander into Nob Hill, North Beach and Telegraph Hill. Add to the spectacular locations, some hidden stairways, secret paths, cable cars, and incredible bay views. Because of our up and down hills, you need to be reasonably fit to do the walk. Kids and pets are welcome!

Your San Francisco tour itinerary

Meeting point: the mailbox on the North East corner of Pacific and Hyde, close to the grocery store (this is on the Hyde Street cable car line, you may want to catch a cable car to meet me here). You can decide on the start time. Tour time: 2 hours Main attractions: - The spectacular Russian Hill with hidden stairways, secret paths, cable cars, and incredible bay views! - check - Macondray Lane, the famous 999 Green Street - check - Possibly Nob Hill, North Beach, Telegraph Hill - including any special requests you may have. Transportation: This is a walking tour. Due to the steep up and down hills, you need to be reasonably fit. Covid precautions : Sanitary measures will be followed throughout the tour. We will make sure to have hand sanitizer, wipes and masks, plus any other precaution we can think of. EVERYTHING in the tour can be customized to your liking!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. No transportation is provided.

What's included
Other: Guiding Services
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

San Francisco, California, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meeting point : 1600 Hyde St, San Francisco, at the mailbox on the North East corner of Pacific and Hyde, close to the grocery store.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
846868
Languages
English
Hindi
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in San Francisco is perfect for those who enjoy walking and exploring unique neighbourhoods with a local expert. It's ideal for travellers who want to discover the hidden stairways, secret paths, and incredible bay views of Russian Hill. The tour is also suitable for kids and pets, making it a great option for families.

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