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Castro Theatre: Our most recommended tours and activities

San Francisco: Private City Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

1. San Francisco: Private City Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

See the San Francisco sights you want to see and see them at a pace that suits your group with a private tuk-tuk tour. Your friends and family can cover more ground in an eco-friendly Tuk Tuk than they ever could on foot. Climb San Francisco’s tallest hills in this small but mighty vehicle. Marvel at the sparkling San Francisco Bay and city skyline, and enjoy the sights and smells of Fisherman’s Wharf. Your experienced, entertaining tour guide narrates your 2-hour excursion, stopping often for Instagram-worthy photos! Meet your tour guide in Fisherman’s Wharf. Private tours are perfect for 5 riders per Tuk Tuk (6 guests are ok with a group that includes children and adults). Larger groups can rent multiple Tuk Tuks to cruise around together. 2 Hour tour highlights include: Fisherman's Wharf, Dungeness crab stands, and picturesque fishing harbors, The Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point located underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, The Presidio, Marina District, Union Square, North Beach Little Italy, Dragon’s Gate in Chinatown, and Lombard Street - the most crooked street (traffic permitting) 3 Hour route covers more amazing sites: Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park (De Young, Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers), Haight Ashbury, The Castro, and the Castro Theatre (optional stop), Mission Dolores Park, and street murals (optional stop), Alamo Square and the Painted Ladies, City Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, War Memorial Opera House, Asian Art Museum and more. 

San Francisco: Private City Highlights Tour in a Jeep

2. San Francisco: Private City Highlights Tour in a Jeep

Embark on a fun and unique tour experience as you explore San Francisco in an open-air convertible Jeep. See more of the city in less time, visit famous locations, and enjoy entertaining commentary from your local guide along the way. Tick off all the sights on your bucket list, choosing between the most iconic landmarks in San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Littly Italy, Chinatown, Ferry Building, and the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square. Enjoy an intimate private tour experience in a comfortable open-air vehicle as you explore the diverse terrain and sights of the Bay Area. 2 Hour tour highlights include: Fisherman's Wharf, Dungeness crab stands, and picturesque fishing harbors, The Palace of Fine Arts, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands, The Presidio, Marina District, Union Square, North Beach Little Italy, Dragon’s Gate in Chinatown, and Lombard Street - the most crooked street (traffic permitting) 3 Hour route covers more amazing sites: Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park (De Young, Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers), Haight Ashbury, The Castro, and the Castro Theatre (optional stop), Mission Dolores Park, and street murals (optional stop), Alamo Square and the Painted Ladies, City Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, War Memorial Opera House, Asian Art Museum and more.

San Francisco's Castro Neighborhood: Self-Guided Audio Tour

3. San Francisco's Castro Neighborhood: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Enjoy a self-guided audio tour to San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood, one of the foremost gayborhoods in the world. Explore the Twin Peaks Tavern, Castro Theatre, and other places with an audio guide at your own pace. You will receive the downloading instructions on your voucher after booking. After downloading the app, start your tour at Jane Warner Plaza. Hear all about the predecessors who paved the way for everything from marriage equality to the popularity of the drag art form. See the Twin Peaks Tavern, the first gay bar in San Francisco, with plateglass windows to show that the community no longer had to meet in secret. Take a glimpse of the real Castro Camera, where political campaigns took place. Marvel at the century-old beauty of the Castro Theatre, Hibernia Beach, and Rainbow Honor Walk. Learn about the GLBT Historical Society Museum, which houses over 900 collectibles of LGBTQ art and history. 

San Francisco: Hidden Gems of Castro - City Exploration Game

4. San Francisco: Hidden Gems of Castro - City Exploration Game

Explore highlights of the Castro area in San Francisco while playing this engaging phone game. Discover Harvey Milk Plaza, the GLBT Historical Society Museum, and more. Start the game at Pink Triangle Plaza. You’ll take on the role of Arnold, a 33-year-old queer nerd searching for love. As you solve challenges, the story will unfold and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. It will take between 1.5-2 hours but you should explore at your own pace: simply pause the game and resume when you want from the location where you paused it. You can play on your own, in a large group, or in several smaller groups that compete against each other before meeting at the final stop of the game, the Twin Peaks Tavern.

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What people are saying about Castro Theatre

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 6 reviews

Fantastic tour with the guide JoJo. We saw many interesting things and we learned an incredible amount about the city. We can definitely recommend this trip.

Andy was our tour guide and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable about San Francisco. We had a great time.

Our driver/tour guide made the activity memorable. You Go Mr. JoJo!!!