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SF Classics: free self-guided audio tour of San Francisco

SF Classics is a free self-guided audio walking tour of San Francisco, United States: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

San Francisco
Stops3
Durationabout 1 h, including time at each stop
DifficultyEasy
Distanceabout 6.2 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
StartGolden Gate Bridge
FinishPier 39
PriceFree (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39

The stops, in order

  1. Golden Gate BridgeWelcome to the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco's most recognizable icon and a true marvel of modern engineering. This majestic suspension bridge, completed in 1937, spans 2.7 kilometers across the strait connecting the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Its signature color, known as 'International Orange,' was carefully selected not only for its striking beauty but also for its high visibility during the thick fog that frequently blankets the…
  2. Fisherman's Wharf↳ 5.6 km from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to Fisherman's Wharf, the historic waterfront district and one of San Francisco's liveliest tourist hubs. What was once the primary fishing port for Italian immigrants has evolved into a vibrant area filled with attractions, shops, and maritime museums. You simply cannot leave without trying the world-famous clam chowder served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl—a local staple since the Gold Rush era.
  3. Pier 39↳ 528 m from the previous stop (straight line)This is Pier 39, a former pier transformed into a must-visit shopping and entertainment complex. Since 1990, its greatest attraction hasn't been a shop at all, but a noisy colony of California sea lions that have laid claim to the marina's docks. These fascinating creatures provide a permanent and free show for the millions of people who visit each year.

How to take this tour

  1. Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
  2. Open Guided tours, choose San Francisco, then SF Classics.
  3. Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Golden Gate Bridge and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the SF Classics tour in San Francisco free?
Yes. It is one of 4 free self-guided audio tours of San Francisco in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the SF Classics tour take?
About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the SF Classics tour start and finish?
It starts at Golden Gate Bridge and finishes at Pier 39.
Which languages is the narration in?
English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.