Join Us On
A Walking Tour

Architectural, Cultural And Historical Tours Of
San Francisco’s Most Distinctive Neighborhoods

Fairmont hotel lobby

Nob
Hill

Learn the secrets and scandals of the Silver Kings and Railroad Barons who lived on “the” hill overlooking the bay. Ballrooms, gardens, mansions, fountains and world famous Grace Cathedral.
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Union Square/
Chinatown

Experience the distinctive Theater District with boutique hotels and rare rock-n-roll photography at the SF Art Exchange. Tour select art galleries all surrounding a bustling Union Square. See Tony Bennett’s “heart” and the Neiman Marcus rotunda before entering the exotic Chinatown Gates. Silk lanterns, dragon and lion symbols await you as you explore a Buddhist monastery, hidden alleyways, glittering stores, tea shops and taste a fortune cookie.
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Financial
District

Iconic structures like the Bank of America plaza, the Transamerica Pyramid and the Salesforce tower are surrounded by handsome Renaissance Baroque buildings filled with sculpture, art, murals and historic plaques.
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Experience the Compelling History of Old San Francisco

History Brought To Life

Hobnob Tours brings the irresistible and gossipy history of San Francisco back to life for tourists and locals. Since 1999, these fun, fascinating and informative walking tours include Nob Hill, the Financial District, and Union Square/Chinatown.

Local Guides

Our experienced Bay Area-born guides love San Francisco and its history. Research was done at major university libraries and historical collections. We’ve made it possible to tour venues not open to the general public.

Our Tours Have Easy Walks, No Hills

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Have questions? Contact us before booking a tour. We’ll be glad to answer your questions.

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What Our Customers Have To Say

“We had a wonderful, informative, funfilled time in San Francisco and especially on our tour. Valerie brought the history of San Francisco to life for us and helped us understand many of the reasons it is such a great city.”
Sally Springrose
“Thank you so much for your wonderful tour and the terrific pictures. We learned so much, and our daughter Caroline will be writing about the tour for a cultural project she is completing in the next month or so. We will definitely recommend to anyone we know visiting the SF area. Enjoy your beautiful city – we did!!”
Susan Barone
“We wanted to say thank you for the very enjoyable tour. I’m very interested in knowing of other books as well about those women, the ones married to the barons, tycoons, and the Big 4. I’m hooked on this history stuff, and would love to read more about it. Thanks again.”
Carol Coleman
“We wanted to tell you how much Lore and I enjoyed our Nob Hill tour.. As an architectural designer and history buff, it was right up my alley. We had a wonderful time..recommend you to anyone coming to town..God bless..”
Marc and Lorie
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