Oakland Cultural Tours

Cultural tours & tickets

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Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

By Local Tastes of the City Tours

Colorful produce stands line the sidewalks, red lanterns hang overhead, and the vanilla perfume of fresh-baked fortune cookies wafts through the breeze.

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Chinatown: 90-min Walking Tour Through The Dragon Gate

By Walks

This Chinatown tour takes you to local landmarks and gives you practical tips for visiting on your own. It’s is an experience for people who want to learn

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Haight-Ashbury: 1-hour Local-Led Summer of Love Tour

By Walks

Step back into the Summer of Love on this relaxed stroll through the Haight-Ashbury. Whether you're a fan of classic rock or an old hippie on a pilgrimage

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Radical Walking Tour: Castro & Mission Districts

By Wild SF Tours

Explore the social movements that shaped San Francisco into the revolutionary city it is today. Understand how artists and activists are organizing to fight

San Francisco's Mission District Food Tour

By Sidewalk Food Tours

The Mission District is one of San Francisco's most interesting and eclectic neighborhoods, combining a range of influences into one unique culture. The

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Small-Group San Francisco Urban Adventure with Alcatraz

By SF Adventure Tour

Leave the big buses behind and discover the best of SF in a twelve-passenger, open-sided, “woody”. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks,

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

LGBTQ Castro Tour

By Historical LGBTQ Walking Tour

Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours has been awarded San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company celebrating “30” years of walking

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

San Francisco in a Day: Golden Gate, Chinatown, Cable Car

By Walks

This comprehensive tour lets you discover San Francisco’s main attractions and locals-only spots over the course of a single day of sightseeing, lead by an

Recommended by 80% of Travelers

Small-Group Flavors & Murals of the Mission Tour

By Urban Adventures

Your tour kicks off with coffee and locally sourced donuts—artisan hoops of heaven—made from organic ingredients with an eclectic selection of bacon maple

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Classic Chinatown Tour with Local Expert Guide

By Wok Wiz Chinatown Tours

Embark on a walking tour through San Francisco's famous Chinatown with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the neighborhood's history, including the accounts

Recommended by 84% of Travelers

Segway Sunset Tour SF Chinatown Little Italy & Waterfront

By San Francisco Electric Tour Company

Get a taste of San Francisco after dark on this guided Segway adventure. Explore the quaint storefronts of Little Italy, the vibrant Chinatown district, and

Wine & Dine Experience

By Skyline Sightseeing

This is the only way to get the best of wine tasting and splendor the Sonoma Wine Country in less than a day! The Half Day Wine Tour departs from Fisherman's

Recommended by 80% of Travelers

Explore Chinatown Walking Tour with or without Luncheon

By Explore San Francisco

Welcome to SF's Chinatown, the oldest and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. Since its establishment in the 1840s, it has been highly important and

Small-Group Wine Country Tour in Sonoma

By A Taste of San Francisco & Beyond

Leave the urban confines of the city behind for an excursion to the pastoral landscapes and sun-kissed scenery of Northern California’s world-famous wine

Recommended by 60% of Travelers

The Real Chinatown Food Tour

By Explore San Francisco

Enter the gates of Chinatown and you enter a parallel world. Popularly known as a “city-within-a-city, the district lives up to its nickname. Chinatown

Recommended by 48% of Travelers

North Beach & Chinatown Food Tour

By Explore San Francisco

When visitors firstenter Chinatown they notice the familiar aspects of Chinese cuisine and culture and although the busy district might seem confusing, it is

North Beach Walking Tour

By Explore San Francisco

From pasta to poetry, nightclubs to music venues, coffee shops to neighborhood parks, North Beach—San Francisco’s Little Italy—is packed with cultural

Recommended by 20% of Travelers

The Haight Ashbury Summer of Love Tour: An Urban Hike

By Explore San Francisco

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of the 1960's is still very much alive and well today. “The Haight“, as it is now known, was officially

Best of Berkeley Gourmet Food Tour

By Edible Excursions

The birthplace of California Cuisine, North Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto is home to both long-established culinary icons and emerging edible enterprises. Alice

Chinatown Food Tour w/ local breakfast, tastings & lunch

By Wok Wiz Chinatown Tours

We love to feed people! Eat your way through the lantern-lit streets of San Francisco's bustling Chinatown with a savvy, food expert local leading the way.

Ferry Building & Farmer’s Market Food Tour

By Explore San Francisco

Perched on the waterfront at the end of Market Street, the lovely, landmark Ferry Building is a food-lover’s dream. Roam around its market stands, food

Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals

By Central Park Sightseeing

Measuring 49 square miles, San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities and world-class cuisine. Dotted with

Grand Lake Cultural Cuisine Food Tour

By Local Food Adventures

Let your taste buds do the talking during a walking food tour in Oakland's Grand Lake neighborhood. Circumnavigate lovely Lake Merritt and enjoy global

Japantown Culinary Tour

By Edible Excursions

One of only three remaining Japantowns in the United States, this San Francisco neighborhood is filled with culinary gems. Many locals have yet to uncover the

Japantown Tour & Lunch with Optional Spa or Massage

By Explore San Francisco

Take time out to explore one of the most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods in San Francisco – Japantown. This walking tour enriches you with Japanese

Little Saigon & the Tendernob Food Tour

By Explore San Francisco

The Tenderloin—SF’s rough-around-the-edges downtown demimonde—is forging a new identity as ethnic eateries open up, serving fresh and exciting flavors

Livermore Wine Country - Segway PT Guided Tour

By Segway of Livermore

Join the Livermore Wine Country Segway PT Tour and experience a new an exciting way to explore the Livermore Wine Country; one of oldest wine regions in

Marina Food Tour: App-Guided & All-Inclusive

By Sidewalk

The Taste of the Marina: French Pastry, Fresh Mexican &Culinary Innovations this Sidewalk Taste you'll explore the Marina’s flavors, history, Art Deco

Mission Food Tour: App-Guided & All-Inclusive

By Sidewalk

The Mission: Cuban Empanadas, Creole Bites & Specialty Scoops The Mission District is a fusion of historic Latino heritage and continuous innovative

Mission North Food Tour

By Explore San Francisco

San Francisco's first neighborhood, The Mission District is still the heart and soul of vibrant San Francisco. You've shopped at Union Square. You've eaten

Private Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco & Custom Half Case

By Cardinal Transportation

Discover the world renowned wine region of Napa and Sonoma on this private tour in a luxury car. With your choice of an elegant town car or elite SUV, indulge

San Francisco: Teas, Temples & Beatniks Small-Group Tour

By Urban Adventures

Explore one of the oldest Chinese communities outside of Asia along with the European charm of North Beach, where the Beat Generation came into its own. Begin

San Francisco's Chinatown Food Tour

By Sidewalk Food Tours

Don’t fall for the culinary tourist traps when you’re in San Francisco's Chinatown! Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco offers an irresistible food tour

San Francisco's North Beach Food Tour

By Sidewalk Food Tours

Come see and taste the best that North Beach has to offer on a one-of-a-kind North Beach Food Tour! This 3-hour walking tour gets you off of the main drag and

Secret Food Tours San Francisco

By Secret Food Tours - San Francisco

Learn the story of the immigrants that shaped the San Francisco food scene and how San Francisco shaped them. Many foods that are commonly thought of as

The Mission: Origin of San Francisco 1-Hour History Walk

By Walks

On this introductory Mission Tour, you’ll walk over Native American burial grounds, the city’s oldest building, panoramic views over San Francisco, and

The Ultimate Day in the Bay - Includes Muir Woods

By Dylan's Tours

Explore San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods, enjoy lunch in Sausalito, then spend over an hour in Muir Woods National Monument to enjoy the redwoods.

Explore other Tours & Activities in Oakland

Segway Tours

Switch out your walking shoes for a Segway.

Multi-Day Tours

Get immersed in a place with multi-day tours.

Airplane Tours

Take a tour to new heights with an airplane tour.

Bus Tours

A new place - so much to see and so little time. Bus tours let you cover more ground than two feet allow, and keep you in the know as you cruise around town.

Mass Transportation Systems

Learn how to get around like the locals do.

Private Tours

Skip the crowds and join a private tour for an in-depth experience.

Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Get the best of both worlds with hop-on hop-off tours: all the insider information and all the flexibility.

Ghost & Vampire Tours

Add a little spookiness to your trip with a ghost or vampire tour.

Factory Tours

Join a factory tour for the inside scoop on how it works.

Helicopter Tours

Take a ride through the sky with an exhilarating helicopter tour.

Walking Tours

Walking tours can get you up close and personal to an area's top attractions, from the big-ticket items to the hidden local gems.

Ferries

Sit back and relax as you tour along the water.

Movies & TV Tours

Take a look at what goes on behind the scenes, and indeed, behind the screens where you watch your favorite movies and TV shows.

Train Tours

On train tours you can go the distance and do your sightseeing from the comfort of your seat.

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Tours

It's always nice to wander around and get lost in a place - until you're actually lost. Tours take the mystery out of travel and bring you right to the action.

Sights & Landmarks

Tick off some bucket-list-worthy sights and landmarks near you and fill your photo album with great snaps.

Classes & Workshops

Return home with more than just memories - add some knowledgeable tips and tricks gained from classes and workshops.

Concerts & Shows

Make your trip extra special with a concert or show. When it comes to entertainment, they should always have a place on the itinerary.

Day Trips

Day trips keep it simple and exciting while traveling. See all the best parts of a place by joining in on some great bite-sized excursions.

Boat Tours

The world is better on the water. Let your travels continue beyond the shoreline with the fantastic boat tours on offer.

Water Sports

Do more than dip your toes in, with great opportunities to take to the water for some fun.

Shopping

Bring home more than photos with a successful shopping venture.

Outdoor Activities

Make the great outdoors even greater with these activities. Get in touch with nature and add some adrenaline wherever you are.

Spas & Wellness

A vacation within a vacation - indulge in some respite wherever you are.

Animals, Nature & Parks

For the world at its most spectacular, Mother Nature does it best. Head outdoors to find a whole new appreciation for nature and animals on your travels.

Fun & Games

There's always room for fun and games on any vacation. To get the endorphins going, find the good times near you.

Museums

Get your fill of culture, arts or history with a fantastic museum primed to impress.

Food & Drink

Sightseeing alone won't satisfy your cultural palate. Great food and drink will make a good trip even better.

Family-Friendly

Vacationing is a great way to bring the family closer together. Make the most of your time with activities that everyone will enjoy.

Romantic

Make special memories with special people while enjoying the romantic side to travel.

Cheap

Find the best bargains and pocket-pleasing activities to keep your vacation full of fun.

Night Activities

With sundown comes a whole new side to an area. Find the best places and activities to check out at night.

Water & Amusement Parks

Pick up the pace on vacation with a visit to water and amusement parks. Trust those in the business of good times to serve up some fun.