San Francisco Day Tour

D1

Day 1 San Francisco Day Tour

• Attractions

  San Francisco

  Fishermans Wharf

  Alcatraz Island

  The Golden Gate Bridge

  San Francisco City Hall

  San Francisco Chinatown

  Palace of Fine Arts

  Twin Peaks

  Lombard Street

  Sausalito

  Golden Gate Park
• Description

  Golden Gate Bridge
  The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are well-known throughout the world as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.
  
  San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
  This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as the July 4th fireworks show.
  
  Lombard Street
  Known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most popular landmarks. Every year, millions of visitors walk or drive down its eight sharp hairpin turns. Surrounded by Russian Hill mansions and perfectly manicured landscaping and flowers, it is also one of the city’s most scenic streets. Take a spectacular photo at the bottom looking up or enjoy the breathtaking view from the top looking out onto the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.
  
  Civic Center
  The Civic Center area is the center of government in San Francisco. Its features two large plazas, and its main attraction is the San Francisco City Hall. The Hall has a recognizable gold-outlined dome, the fifth largest in the world.
  
  Twin Peaks
  At 922 feet in elevation, Twin Peaks is second only to Mt. Davidson in height, offering spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction. Originally called “Los Pechos de la Choca” (Breasts of the Maiden) by early Spanish settlers, these two adjacent peaks provide postcard views and a treasure trove of animal and plant diversity. Most visitors to Twin Peaks drive (or take a tourist bus), walk, or bike to the north peak parking lot to enjoy the 180-degree views of the Bay Area.