Free Self-Guided Tours in the San Francisco Bay Area

From the waterfront and Golden Gate Park to the ocean cliffs at Fort Funston and the garages where Silicon Valley began, the Bay Area rewards people who explore on their own. Pick a tour, follow the map and read or listen to each stop at your own pace.

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Fort Funston Historic & Scenic Tour

Coastal Defense History Meets Natural Beauty

San Francisco, California Audio tour

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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

1,017 acres of wonder - museums, gardens, bison, and windmills in the heart of SF!

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San Francisco Waterfront Tour

From the Golden Gate to the Ferry Building

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Silicon Valley Tech Heritage Tour

Where Innovation Became History

Palo Alto, California Audio tour

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Stanford University Campus Walk

Palm-lined arrivals, sandstone arches, Rodin bronzes and a landmark tower on a walking loop through the heart of Stanford.

Stanford, California Audio tour

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