San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

4.9

Pier 43 1/2

Explore cinematic landmarks, rich history, and stunning views.

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~3 hrs

Duration

Introduction

Explore the real-life scenes of your favorite films on a San Francisco Movie Sights tour. A comfortable bus takes you to dozens of locations around the city where famous movies were filmed. As you approach each site, watch clips from those movies on overhead screens, then compare them to the actual location outside your window – it’s like the movies coming to life! See the spot where the car chase in “Bullitt” took place, the house from “Mrs. Doubtfire,” the school from “Princess Diaries,” and more. The tour is led by a movie-loving guide who adds behind-the-scenes stories and trivia. Even if you’re not a film buff, it’s a super entertaining way to sightsee through San Francisco’s neighborhoods with a Hollywood twist.

What To Expect

Union Square: This one-block plaza and surrounding area is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and beauty salons in the United States, making Union Square a major tourist destination and a vital, cosmopolitan gathering place in downtown San Francisco.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre: The Palace of Fine Arts, built in the Beaux-Arts architectural style for the 1915 World's Fair, has been seen in films such as Vertigo (1958), Time After Time (1979), The Room (2003), and Twisted (2004). It also served as the backdrop for set pieces in So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) and The Rock (1996).
Golden Gate Bridge: We will visit Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. We believe this location offers the most beautiful and comprehensive view of this majestic bridge. You'll also be able to walk in the footsteps of actors such as Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak, Mel Brooks, Humphrey Bogart, Leonard Nimoy, and William Shatner.
Lombard Street: Lombard Street is known for the one-way block on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, where eight sharp turns are said to make it the most crooked street in the world. We'll tell you on the tour why it's not even the crookedest street in San Francisco!
North Beach: North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checked-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops, and retro-flavored bars. The spirit of the Beat Generation can be felt at the storied City Lights bookstore and the memorabilia-filled Vesuvio Cafe bar. In Telegraph Hill, the Filbert Steps offer a scenic hike to the iconic Coit Tower, with WPA-era murals and panoramic views.
Nob Hill: Once home to the mansions of the Big Four railroad barons, Nob Hill retains a sense of wealth and privilege. Some of the city’s swankiest hotels are here, as are the ornate, Gothic-style Grace Cathedral and charming Huntington Park. Steep streets are dotted with restaurants and nightspots like the Top of the Mark lounge, with its 360-degree views. The Cable Car Museum exhibits antique cars alongside live machinery.
Transamerica Pyramid: The Transamerica Pyramid at 600 Montgomery Street between Clay and Washington Streets in the Financial District of San Francisco, California, United States, is a 48-story futurist building and the second-tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline.
San Francisco Movie Tours: This is our meeting point right along the Bay's edge. Just a flat 5-10 minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf's famous Pier 39.
Alamo Square: Visit the 2nd most photographed location in San Francisco while checking out the park where the Tanner family had its picnic in Full House. The view of the Victorian-era Painted Ladies juxtaposed against the beautiful San Francisco skyline is not to be missed.

Not To Be Missed

Golden Gate Bridge View: Experience breathtaking views of the bridge from Fort Point, a prime photo spot.
Lombard Street's Curves: Walk down the famous zigzag street and learn its fascinating history.
City Lights Bookstore: Visit this historic bookstore, a landmark of the Beat Generation, and explore its literary treasures.