San Francisco · CASTRO DISTRICT TOURS
Good castro district tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join Urban Hiker SF for a three-hour, five-mile walk from the Castro Theatre to Kite Hill, Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower, and Tank Hill. Guides such as Kevin, Alex, Val, Dawn, and Max have led the route. Expect steep hills, 211 stairs, hidden paths, and superb views.
“Had a fantastic tour with Val , he was very Knowledgeable and friendly guy. We would highly recommended this tour .”
Walk from Castro Street and Market Street through the Castro and Mission District with guide Ryan, seeing the Castro Theatre, Liberty Hill, murals, Victorian homes, gardens, restaurants, and unusual city details. Plan on three to four hours of walking, hills, and neighborhood stories.
“Excellent tour and we learned so much about the history and culture of the area. Ryan is very detailed, humorous and animated. You will climb many hills and see amazing views, secret stairs, stunning architecture, lovely residential gardens, beautiful murals, and interesting shops. My niece was visiting and she loved it, too. We live locally and plan to take additional tours from Ryan in the future.”
Walk through the Castro with Eric, a sixth-generation San Franciscan, historian, queer organizer, and activist. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit Harvey Milk’s former camera shop, the Pink Triangle Memorial, Hibernia Beach, Jane Warner Plaza, and other landmarks tied to LGBTQ+ rights.
“Eric was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and very passionate about discussing the history of the Castro district. But highly recommend him.”
Walk through San Francisco’s Castro District with local guide Eric Curry on a 90-minute tour limited to 10 people. Visit Harvey Milk Plaza, the Castro Theatre, Pink Triangles Memorial Park, Twin Peaks Tavern, and the GLBT Historical Society Museum exterior before ending at The Mix.
“Took the LGBTQ+ Castro tour with Eric, who was so amazing and showed so much passion for San Francisco. I learned so much, and have a deeper appreciation for the city’s history! Eric made it super fun and engaging, and did a good job smoothly transitioning along the timeline of events down Castro.”
Spend three hours with a French-speaking guide in Castro and the Mission District. See Harvey Milk Plaza, Mission Dolores, colorful murals, Victorian homes, Valencia Street, and Dolores Park. Small groups of up to 10 make it easier to ask questions and follow the neighborhood stories.
Meet your private guide outside The Hotel Castro for a two-hour walk through San Francisco’s Castro District. Visit Harvey Milk Plaza, Milk’s former home and camera shop, and the Castro Theatre while discussing LGBTQ activism, the AIDS epidemic, and the rainbow flag. Guides speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish.
“Il tur è durato solo 1 ora, la guida per niente preparata.”
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