I accompanied some of my company's new hires on a tour yesterday. Because I'm a native of San Francisco, I contemplated lying about where I'm from just to see if I could catch our guide sharing inaccurate or exaggerated stories. Suffice to say that I was completely blown away by Stuart's deeply researched knowledge, family history in the city, and passion - so much so that I am planning to recommend this tour to my own friends and family who have also lived here their whole lives. My colleagues even commented afterwards that they probably know more about San Francisco now than their own hometowns. read more

Great tour by Stuart this past Saturday. I was impressed with his friendliness and deep knowledge of San Francisco, but esp with his 'our of the box' thinking when it comes to how he runs his tours. I also loved the small group size and that he provides some pictures of what this city looked like at specific points in time. Highly recommend it! read more

Stu is such a vibrant personality and he knows SO much about San Francisco, both historically and on a person day to day level. Every activity I've done with him in SF had been a literally blast, you will not find more fun tours!! He will also go out of his way to accommodate you and make sure everyone is having a great time and has what they need. If you need any recommendations or anything for your trip he will have the best ones as well. read more

Stuart was a great guide! We took the tipsy original tour and enjoyed ourselves, especially since we got to leave work early to enjoy the weather. I've lived here my whole life and had no idea about the POPOs! Going to go to a different one everyday at lunch time. Recommended for anyone who is either a tourist or local looking for a good time to eat great food and booze up! read more

We spent a great afternoon touring San Francisco and learned so much about its history. Our guide Stuart was super friendly and personable. We really enjoyed his enthusiasm and love his for his city. We stumbled upon a free walking tour and got a sneak peek at this company's other great tours. We usually lean more towards free tours but... we loved this tour so much we'd venture to say we would try out one of the food+beer tours! It would be money well spent considering the quality of the tour. read more

We recently did a tour with Stuart. He as noted is extremely engaging and enthusiastic. We are not necessarily individuals who are the most bubbly but Stuart knows how to stitch a group of disparate people together for a few hours. His tour is well thought out and his stories and pictures thoroughly informative and entertaining. We have been on many tours particularly abroad where the guide goes through the motions and therefore truly enjoyed spending a few hours with someone who came across as a true native showing his friends around and having a great time doing it. read more

This original tour with Stuart was a great value, and was unique for a couple of reasons: 1. the groups are small so it's easy to see and hear what is being said---and 2. You don't want to miss a word of the fascinating stories and info--including Stuart's own family's part in SF history. 3. You get to see sights that you will not find unless a local shares them with you. 4. You get to enjoy samples and treats along the way! A great guide, a great tour, very fun way to spend an afternoon and definitely a "do again!" read more

I can't rave enough about the Parks, Pints & Politics Tour. Even though I'm native to San Francisco, I learned so much about the city and got to explore sights I hadn't seen before. Between all the pictures from decades ago of the places we visited, architecture commentary, insider's tips, and even beer recommendations, Stuart knows an unbelievable amount of interesting facts. Plus, he delivers all the information in an enthusiastic and approachable way- nothing about the tour felt scripted or memorized. It was more like having a conversation with someone who just clearly loves his city! I especially liked the small group size, because Stuart is a people-person and really cared about getting to know us. That's something I feel like is missing from most tours, where you're just being herded around. Because of small size we were able to visit small breweries, graffiti alleyways, and shops that are off the beaten path (all of which Stuart has an inside connection with- he's friends with everyone!), without looking like tourists. If anything, it felt very true to form for an SF afternoon as a local- relaxing in parks, grabbing some beers, and enjoying time with friends. For newcomers to the city, or natives like me who were naive enough to think they already knew the city well enough, do yourself a favor and sign up for this tour! Thanks Stuart! read more

Parks/Pints/Politics tour: Stuart, our impressive and articulate, San Franciscan tour guide took us on a walking journey through the Haight-Ashbury, Castro and Mission neighborhoods and spoke of our unique history, traditions and the people/cultures that make SF one of the greatest cities in the world. As SF natives, we were enabled to travel to wonderful gems such as Corona Heights; Graffiti alley, speaking with local artists; and tasting beer at charming and hip breweries. Most of all, we were encouraged to love our city and continue to help make it better place for all to live and love. Truly this is the best tour we have taken! read more

See, taste and learn about the city of San Francisco! This walking tour of the city takes you to places only the locals seem to know about all the while providing samples of incredible cuisine from Jackson Square to the insanely delicious Italian deli, pizza and pastry shops of North Beach to dim sum in Chinatown. But even better than the food is the guide, Stuart. This young man knows San Francisco history because he and his family in many ways are San Francisco history. His passion for the city comes through at every stop and being able to tie it all to his own family's history back to the mid-1800's makes it all the more personal and interesting. We can't recommend this enough and I am already looking forward to the next time we can take a tour! read more

It's more than a tour, it's a party! I love walking tours. When perusing the internet, I came across a new company, San Francisco Native Tours. The website, www.sfnativetours.com, looked interesting; so I decided to give it a go. Boy, was I in for a pleasant surprise. The tour I signed up for, "Construction, Corporations, and Craft Beer" is perhaps a misnomer. A more appropriate name might be "Baseball, Business and Beer" because that's what the tour is all about. If you're a baseball lover, a beer drinker, and want to learn something about the business climate of San Francisco, past, present and future, this is the tour for you. It starts at AT&T Park, where our native born guide, who knows the City inside and out, told us about the history of the San Francisco GIANTS, how AT&T Park came to be built as well as its impact on developing the surrounding neighborhood into one of the premier business communities in the world; spawning numerous hi-tech and biotech start-ups. Before the GIANTS, all this was nothing but a slum! We then walked the fire line of the 1906 earthquake, observed first-hand the impact the fire had on building construction. Our guide pointed out the changing architecture, We saw the buildings that were saved and heard about those which were destroyed by fire. We walked through allies that I never knew existed, saw the Hills Bros., trademark statue, tucked away in an obscure little courtyard and learned how coffee and now beer changed the face of San Francisco. But, for me, the highlight of the tour was stopping at several different breweries along the way, We not only saw beer being made but also had a chance to sit down, get to know one another, and sample various types of beer which were served with local delicacies, just enough to take the edge off your appetite. My favorite the 21st Amendment Brewery where we all shared Nico's Tater Tots washed down with a pint of "Watermelon Ale". Delicious! And, this was only the first stop. .Before our tour concluded at San Francisco's Old Mint, we quaffed another pint with a variety of tasty tapas at another local brew-pub, The Thirsty Bear, What I like best is all this food and drink is included in the price of the tour. WHAT FUN! read more

This is the second time my wife and I have taken the San Francisco Native Original Tour. We enjoyed the first tour so much that we wanted some friends to have the experience. Our tour guide, Stuart, is a native San Franciscan whose family has a rich history in San Francisco and is enthusiastic in his presentation. Stuart is non-stop with information as he leads you through sections of San Francisco that most individuals that have visited the City in the past had no knowledge of their existence. He shares historical pictures on his I Pad of the area you are presently viewing while explaining its' past importance. This tour is a unique experience that is bound to please anyone who may want enlightenment of both the present and past importance of the "City By The Bay". Stuart does other tours that we will be signing on for in the future. read more

We spent a truly fantastic afternoon being guided round little nooks and crannies of San Francisco that most people would miss. Our guide Stuart was a font of knowledge and full of energy and enthusiasm for this great city he obviously knows inside out. We have lived just outside San Francisco for 7 years and it was impressive how much was new to us. Stuart's family is embedded in the history of the City which added authenticity and relevance. We were a mixed age group (18 - 60) but Stuart kept everyone engaged and interested. I would highly recommend choosing this tour, you'll have a blast. read more

One of the best tours I have ever taken. Stuart is 4th generation San Franciscan and he knows the history of SF. His family has been instrumental in much of San Francisco development and highlights, and so much fun to hear the stories. We covered so many SF areas and Stuart had an in-depth knowledge of all of them: great sideline stories and reviews. Tastings were yummy; architecture commentary was wonderful. highly recommend this tour. read more

Went on the Parks/Pints/Politics tour. Hands down one of the most enjoyable tours I've ever been on! Because the group sizes are kept intimate (under 10) and the focus is on getting a great tour and maintaining a good pace, it's just like an outing with your friends. Even better, the group I went with were mostly tied to the bay area or local San Francisco residents (4 of the 9 in my group were SF born and raised), and the questions that the group asked were extremely detailed. Stuart our tour guide painted a complete picture of the area and really helped visualize how San Francisco has changed and continues to change since the city was founded. Highly recommended! read more

The best walking tour in SF. Stuart is an amazing tour guide and really knows his stuff. Food is included in all stops and you can purchase extra if you want to. He takes care of all the food and you don't have to worry about anything. His iPad experience is phenomenal and shows you pictures of how the streets looked a long time ago. He is so easy to talk to and you really feel like he has been your friend for years. He cares about the history of SF so much and it shows. This is the best tour you can possible book. He is so kind and caring to every business we go in and can recommend anything you want. Please book his SF walking tour!!!! It is 100% worth it. read more

What a yummy and delicious and fascinating tour! We throughly enjoyed the tour full of food and history, thank you Stuart. We highly recommend! read more

This was an amazing tour! I've only lived in the Bay Area for a year so I really wanted to get out and see the city but did not want to do those Hop on Hop off tours. I found SF Native Tours on Travelzoo and loved the idea of a walking tour. Our tour guide Stuart was amazing! He knew so much about the city and all the stops we went to and really made the tour enjoyable. If you are looking for a different tour experience where you will learn and see a lot this is the best tour for you. I am already planning my next tour with them! read more

If you want to feel like a friend is showing you around their hometown, this is the tour for you! This tour was the perfect combination of history, food and culture. I wish I had time to go on more of these tours by our very charming and well-informed tour guide, Stuart. He was the consummate host of the city he clearly loves. read more

I've done a number of walking tours in San Francisco, but the two I went on with SF Native Tours were by far the most fun. I learned a ton about the city and its history, saw more than the typical tourist highlights, and felt like I was on a walk with friends rather than on a tour. I highly recommend this group, and I definitely will do more tours with them. read more

After our six mile tour of the Haight, Castro, and Mission yesterday I've never felt more in touch and passionate about the connection between old San Francisco and the plight of the new wave of young people as well as the gentrification of these ever-constantly gentrifying neighborhoods. Stuart touched everything from the Ohlone, to famous murals and old photographs of the city, to Harvey milk in a way that made none of us feel as if we were on the outside looking in. We ate the best empanadas I've ever had, as well as three phenomenal craft beers (all included!). We walked up, down, and around beautiful parks I'd never been to and the whole time it felt like we were catching up with an old friend. I cannot speak more highly of Stuart and his team and I sincerely hope that every SF local, native, outsider, techie, entrepreneur, and human being is lucky enough to experience one of these amazing tours. !!! read more

I had a great afternoon with this tour. Our guide Stuart was friendly, informative and fun. This was a good way to get to know some of the coolest neighbourhoods in San Francisco. Great beers, cool historical tidbits with pictures, and great views. read more

Amazing tour! Stuart is so knowledgeable and knows all the little hidden secrets of the city. I love that he shares his own family history and his own memories and recommdations along the way, just makes it so personal, gives you a real feel for the city and all the people you meet along the way. Would highly recommend this tour!!! read more

Hands down the BEST city tour we've done anywhere. Stuart is a history enthusiast (and several generations local), down to earth and so knowledgeable. He made us fall in love SF again (after many "so so" visits over the years) - we even returned back to the bakery we visited on the tour (on our way to the SF airport from Monterey). Do yourself a favor and take part in this tour! read more

I've been living in SF for 4 years. I have plenty more to discover about this great city and Stuart proved it on this tour. I did the original tour. They cap the group size at 9 to keep it intimate and stay away from numbers and dates in favor of a local's perspective on the history and culture of the city. Stuart, the owner and one of the guides, is incredibly friendly, energetic, and excited to share his city with you. He takes you through some fascinating places and shows you the hidden little corners. He feeds you his favorite foods, from cheese to dim sum. If you want a local tour of SF, this is the one for you. read more

What a great way to spend an afternoon in San Francisco! Although we've lived in the Bay Area for years, we've never fully explored the city. Our Wine and Waterfront Tour with Stuart was insightful, informative and enjoyable. Stuart's passion for the city is infectious as he shares its history. The walk is well-paced, easily manageable and interspersed with stops at inviting wine venues. Highly recommend to SF visitors and Bay Area locals for an insider's view of the city. read more

This is the best tour company in San Francisco. Hands down. Stuart know and loves the city and is an amazing tour guide. History, secrets, facts and passion. This is an amazing company. read more

Despite living in SF my whole life, I'd never taken a tour of my own hometown, so I was excited to finally change that. I always go on walking tours when I travel to a new city, and by this point I'm pretty picky. The Parks, Pints, and Politics tour hit the nail on the head in every category. Stewart, our guide, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and was clearly comfortable adapting the tour to the group (and the weather!). The stops on this tour are definitely not on your usual checklist, more the kind of hidden gems that would be easy to overlook going through a neighborhood. Taking this tour had me falling in love with my city all over again. I learned a lot about its history, its character, and was reminded of so many great spots I hadn't visited in a long time. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a casual but informative tour. It's a bit of walking, but it takes you to worthwhile places no Duck Boat ever will. read more

Easily one of the best tours I have ever been on! My boyfriend and I were visiting the city for the weekend from New York and chose this tour. It felt less like a tour and more like walking around the city with a friend. Highly recommend to any traveler visiting the city. We got to see the great San Francisco views, have great conversation and learn a little about the history. read more

San Francisco Native Tours - Walking Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

Totally loved our "Original" tour with Stuart yesterday!! I've never encountered the level of knowledge or enthusiasm he shares on other tours I've taken. Three-ish hours in the rain flew by before we knew it! It's also awesome to get the perspective of a native to the city (not to mention the recommendations!!) and the small group made it very comfortable and intimate. Can't wait to check out some of the other tours!! read more

Our work team took a tour with Stuart last week and it was so fun! We actually all live in the SF Bay Area but most of us didn't know much of the history Stuart shared. The tour really increased my love for the city - and I'm eager to do another! read more

SF native tours is a blast. I have done a couple of their tours and this recommendation is long overdue. My favorite part is that they all include food and beverage of some sort, which I always believe really is a big part of any culture and place you explore. Stuart is a blast, and will no doubt show you a good time!! read more

Parks-Pints-Politics tour was the best. Stuart knows and loves his city so much. This tour was like I was talking friend who was just showing me around. The experience from a native the grew up in the neighborhood is very valuable. Everywhere we went everyone greeted Stuart and I with warm neighborhood feeling. I will definitely be going on more tours with this company. read more

Wow! My family and I took the Origunal Tour yesterday and were blown away! We live semi-locally and like to come to SF on occasion to do touristy things. This is a great one! I teach US History and my wife teaches 4th grade (California history) and we both enjoyed hearing about both SF's history and our guide's, Stuart (a 5th generation SF native), personal connection to it. Stuart was very enthusiastic and fun. He obviously loves his city and you'll walk away with a new appreciation for it. He took us through some of the hidden gems of the financial district, showed some the historical areas nearby, took us to North Beach, and wrapped it up by showing us Chinatown (both the real and the "Disneyland" version). Along the way he'd show us historical pics on his ipad to show before/after concepts about the various areas and the city in general. We also got to try food from various delis and bakeries- fantastic! Some advise to eat prior, but we felt it was plenty. I would reccomend bringing some water (or at least plan to buy along the way). The company sells itself as your "native friend" and they totally pull it off. I can't reccomend this enough- even if you're already familiar with SF. Thanks Stuart! read more

We did our tour with Stewart - he was awesome! His Parks/Pints/Politics tour goes right by our home, so we had to see what's up. I've only been in SF for 10 years (not a native) but my husband is from the Bay Area and we were so excited to go on a tour of our own city that helped us feel more informed about the current climate while learning fun tid bits about the history of the city as well as having a beer and a cookie! Stewart's sister Genevieve came along so it was extra fun hearing about his family history in SF. This is the perfect tour for someone who has "done SF." After 10 years here my parents have visited enough times that they no longer care about seeing Alcatraz, they want to experience the city like we do. I can't wait to sign them up next time they are in town. I'm also recommending it for all of my friends who don't want to "look like a tourist." He's great about stopping a block or so away from the area we're talking about, so it's not obvious we're with a tour guide and the groups are small so again - it's not touristy. I couldn't recommend it more. I also loved how he brought his iPad along with photos of yesterday so we could compare it to today. I could get lost in his photo albums. Can't wait to check out the next tour! read more

My husband and I took the parks,pints and politics tour with Stuart. He loves San Francisco and was a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the neighborhoods we hiked was from a person who has lived their, very personal. The views on this tour are outstanding. The hike was not to difficult and the beer was are great reward. read more

Really enjoyed our tour with Stewart! He was fun, knowledgable and very flexible. We all had a blast, seeing places none of us had seen before. Highly recommend them! read more

Stuart was awesome. Our group was probably the strangest he has had and he just fit right in with us and smiled the entire time. If you are looking for a fun outing in the city with friends, be sure to check these tour out. read more

Took my fourth tour with this company, and it was just as good as the others. Stuart provides an entertaining and informative insight of parts of San Francisco that most people have no idea exist. Great stuff, and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks, SFNT! read more

Our small group of 5 was the perfect size for traveling the narrow sidewalks of the city and left plenty of opportunities to ask questions and have conversation with our guide and group members. Stuart is a genuinely friendly and involved SF native who welcomed us to his city with passion and an excitement to share his knowledge. This tour company, among other great San Francisco attractions, is a big reason I hope to return to this great city. I would love the opportunity to hear about other neighborhoods in San Francisco and hope that you will take all of the 5 star reviews to heart because these people aren't lying. Don't be fooled by the small number of reviews, this new company knows what they're doing! I would recommend their tours to anyone, sign up now before they realize how great they are and raise the prices haha! :D read more