What You Will Do
Explore Golden Gate Park with a local guide who brings its must-see landmarks to life.
Stroll the pedestrian-only JFK Promenade to top sights like the Conservatory of Flowers, AIDS Memorial Grove, and Shakespeare Garden. Glimpse the iconic red pagoda of the Japanese Tea Garden, and take in 360-degrees views of San Francisco from the Hamon Observation Tower. Your guide will share stories, history, and hidden gems along the way, pointing out art on the Golden Mile, photo spots, and more.
After the tour, use your included ticket to explore the vast California Academy of Sciences, home to an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and much more. To get the most out of your visit, upgrade for a VIP guided tour with behind-the-scenes access to places like a private gem vault, off-limits areas of the Living Roof, and rare specimen collections. You’ll also enjoy extra perks like a discount on lunch and reserved planetarium seats.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
This tour ends at California Academy of Sciences.
1
California Academy of Sciences
10 minutes
Begin outside this iconic museum as you kick off your Golden Gate Park Walking Tour.
2
Conservatory of Flowers
20 minutes
Admire the palm trees, formal flower beds, floral clock, sculptures, and more outside the oldest Victorian-era wood-and-glass conservatory in North America.
3
National AIDS Memorial Grove
15 minutes
Reflect on the lives remembered at the nation’s first AIDS Memorial, set in a serene grove with names engraved in the Circle of Friends.
4
Shakespeare Garden
20 minutes
Explore this unusual gated garden, featuring plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s works and even a bust of the bard himself.
5
Japanese Tea Garden
15 minutes
As your guide shares the story of this garden created for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition, you’ll discover a special spot outside the garden where you can capture a striking photo of its iconic red pagoda.
6
de Young Museum
30 minutes
At this popular museum, we’ll visit the Hamon Observation Tower for panoramic views of the park and even as far as the top of the Golden Gate Bridge on clear days.
7
California Academy of Sciences
2 hours
Explore this giant museum with your included ticket. Your guide will share tips on the exhibits you can’t miss. You can also upgrade for a VIP guided tour of the academy to see even more behind the scenes, including the private gem vault, off-limit areas of the Living Roof, and more.
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