Mission & Castro Hidden Stories Free Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in San Francisco

San Francisco is a very diverse city with a lot of cultural history. Come discover the hidden stories in two of its central neighborhoods: The Mission District and The Castro! We’ll explore many famous spots, loved by locals and often missed by tourists including Mission Dolores Park, the Castro Theater, and the Clarion Mural Alley. Dive into the stories of the city and learn how the forces of history have transformed these neighborhoods over the last two centuries.

This tour will start at the Mission Dolores Basilica located at 16th and Dolores St and end in the heart of Castro, right next to the Castro Metro station. The tour will last 2-2.5 hours and will include 2 miles of walking. There will be a short restroom and water break as well as a free group photo.

On arrival

Best ways to reach the start of the tour:
1. Take any southbound BART train from Market st. to 16th St and Mission and walk 8 min
2. Take the MUNI Metro (M, KT, J, F, or S lines) to Church Station and walk 7 min.

Things to note

We start in front of Mission Dolores Basilica and the corner of 16th Street and Dolores Street. Your guide will hold white-and-orange umbrella with Free SF Tour logo.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.