SF City Guides
SF City Guides
SF City Guides
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SF City Guides

City Guides, founded in 1978, is an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization with more than 300 trained volunteers who lead FREE historical and architectural walking tours in San Francisco for over 35,000 locals and visitors each year. We are a program of the San Francisco Public Library. Join us for a walk along the streets, sidewalks, and byways of America's most beautiful - and fascinating - city! Our 1.5 to 2 hour tours are always free, but we welcome donations to support our mission of keeping San Francisco's history accessible.

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Enjoy a 5% discount on your donation when you join any of our free historical walking tours in San Francisco.

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SF City Guides

SF City Guides

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