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Presidio Park to Palace of Fine Arts & the Beach Tour

Agatha - The Art & Culture Expert

Our local for this tour

Agatha - The Art & Culture Expert

Get to know the best views, the natural and architectural beauty of San Francisco, walking through Presidio Park to the gorgeous architecture of the Palace of Fine Arts, and the stunning Beach view of the Golden Gate Bridge. After tour, go to Fort Mason, Chestnut Street, or bus to GG Bridge.

Experience details

  • Destination

    San Francisco

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    2.5 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Polski

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly

  • What's included

    Private guide • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Before our long walk, we start with coffee, tea, breakfast or lunch at B. Pattiserie Cafe, Tacobar Mexican Food, Salt & Straw Icecream, or at Japantown Center in the Fillmore District. Along the route to the opening of Presidio Park we may see stunning views of both the city and the bay of San Francisco at Alta Plaza Park. Strolling through rows of beautiful victorian homes we will see the 1983 old firehouse and may want to stop by the 1895 Swedenborgian Church, amongst the hustle and bustle of the city, a small beautiful quiet sanctuary. Upon the entrance to Presidio Park is a highlight of the tour, a gorgeous view to take photos of the bay water, including Alcatraz, the Marina, and Palace of Fine Arts. Instead of walking down the Lyon Street stairs we’ll go on trail of the Presidio Park forest, taking the nature trail "Wood Line" by famous nature artist Andy Goldsworthy. After we exit Presidio Park we can go to Lucasfilms Headquarters and see the Yoda Fountain Statue outsize or go inside for more Star Wars memorabilia (Open to public M-F). Eventually we arrive at the beautiful architecture of the Outdoor Palace of Fine Arts, built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific exhibition, one of the tours best highlights. From there we can wander to the beach and see views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. This is one of the most beautiful tours offered in San Francisco that captures the true beauty and spirit of the city, through views, nature, and art nouveau buildings and architecture. After the tour you have options to see the beautiful Fort Mason, it’s views, and it’s community garden, Chestnut street for fine dining & shops, or go on a short hop on the bus to walk the Golden Gate Bridge.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    b. patisserie

  • b. pattiserie

    Start the day off at a local San Francisco cafe with great coffee, bread, sandwiches, and pastries

  • Old Firehouse

    Walking past beautiful architecture along our route including the old firehouse

  • Swedenborgen Church

    Interesting even for the non-religious, a sanctuary in a bustling city

  • Lyon Street view of The Bay and Presidio Park

    A great opportunity to see how big the Bay is and how beautifuly San Francisco combines architecture with nature

  • Wood Line trail by Andy Goldsworthy

    Walk the nature art trail by Andy Goldsworthy

  • Lucas Films Headquarters

    Check out the Yoda Staue Fountain outside or inside Lucas Films Headquarters Mon-Friday

  • Palace of Fine Arts

    We saw it from afar on Lyon Street and now we see it up close, one of the main features of this walk

  • Beach view of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge

    The view speaks for itself

  • Final Stop

    Choose to proceed to the Wave Organ, Fort Mason with its gorgeous views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Fisherman’s Wharf, it’s community garden, old cannon and military housing, or for fine dining and shops along Chestnut Street, or hop on a short bus ride to walk the Golden Gate Bridge
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Kids join for free

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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