Explore San Francisco in a Private Cable Car
Take a private sightseeing tour aboard the Powell-Hyde streetcar, enjoying stunning views of San Francisco's landmarks, from Coit Tower to Lombard Street, with a local guide.
Area
California
Type
Community & Culture
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Meet your guide and driver at the start of the Powell-Hyde streetcar line for a private sightseeing journey to see the highlights of the city.
Traveling at 9-miles per hour, you will ride slowly through the city but will be rewarded with breathtaking vistas along the way. On this route, you'll have views of Coit Tower, Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay. As it goes north along Powell Street, you will pass by Union Square and ride up to Nob Hill where the views are spectacular! As the ride continues up (and up, and up) to Russian Hill, you'll cross Lombard Street, known as the "Crookedest Street in the World." It's from this stop (Hyde and Lombard) that you will get an unobstructed view of Alcatraz Island. The car then plunges (VERY slowly) down the steep Russian Hill and you'll arrive at Fisherman's Wharf.
All along the way, your guide will tell you about the history of the city, identify points of interest and ensure you are ready to capture postcard worthy photos.
Hop off to explore Fisherman's Wharf or end your tour at the Cable Car Museum where you can view the fascinating mechanics and history of cable cars.
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