Overview
2 hours 30 minutes
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Get ready to explore the rich architectural tapestry of San Francisco! I am thrilled to announce the return of my popular group walking tours for the summer months of July, August, and September. $40.00 per person. Immerse yourself in a 2.5-hour journey through the city’s vibrant Financial District, discovering iconic landmark buildings, unique contemporary designs, and hidden architectural gems.
Whether you’re a local or a curious traveler, this tour is perfect for enjoying a fun and informative outdoor experience unveiling San Francisco’s Architectural Heritage
All participants will receive at the end of the tour a detailed listing of the buildings discussed on the tour which includes not only a description and name of the buildings but addresses, dates built, and the names of the architects.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The Architecture Walking Tour begins at the front entrance of SFMOMA
Options
San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Receive a detailed Handout describing all the buildings on tour
Locate the best vantage spots for viewing buildings at their best angle
Even if you think you know SF, you'll learn a lot
Learn about he past and future urban plan of San Francisco
Classic and Modern Buildings of the San Francisco's Financial District not covered in other tours
A fresh new perspective of San Francisco
Discover beautiful Urban Spaces
Insider information you won't find in guidebooks
No transportation is included - Must meet guide at specified location
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous San Francisco Architecture Walking g Tour.
Odyssey310360,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rick Evan’s architecture walking tour is excellent. Rick conducts his tour by showing and telling some of the landmark buildings in SF, especially the area around the Convention Center and the Salesforce Tower. However he also introduces one to the historically older brick buildings in old SF. He intermingles architectural aspects with historical context and provides insights about current city building/development controversies. He includes the amazing post modern CrownZellerbach building on Bush street as well as the incredible Salesforce, or Transbay, Transit Center with it rooftop garden, walkway. adjust fantastic. We enthusiastically recommend Rick Evan’s Architectural Walking Tour in San Francisco!
If you love learning...
Matthew C,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you love learning about the architecture of a city, this is the tour for you. The guide was very knowledgeable.
We had an expert historian!
Laurie K,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was a fun way to see the buildings from different angles and learn the history and fun facts about them.
Rick gives a really...
Robert M,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rick gives a really interesting and educational tour that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the history of San Francisco and the architecture in it. He also seems very knowledgeable on all things San Francisco. As someone who has visited the city many times and is an architect, I still found it fascinating and learned a lot.
A wonderful tour of some of San Francisco's buildings
Maria N,Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Simply fabulous!! Rick enthusiasm for San Francisco's architecture is contagious - you learn so much and see buildings in a totally new light. The tour focussed on some of the buildings in the financial district south of Market Street; the walking pace was easy; and the two and a half hours flew by. If you're interested in architecture and architectural history, take this tour!
Fun, insightful, and informative
David B,Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Rick is highly knowledgeable and it truly gives you a better appreciation for the city. It was such a pleasant experience.
A tour with an excellent takeaway
alenakW8728NH,Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As an SF local, I learned so much more about my city. Rick does a fantastic job of guiding his participants through many aspects of both the physical architecture and history behind a certain building. Rick is very passionate about the history and has a fine attention to detail. He suggested one should view a building from several angles, and at different times of the day. That's something I'll always take with me now. I would love to take another tour with Rick.
Another excellent walk around with Rick
drawdoow,Sep 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The second tour I’ve taken with Rick (some 8 years apart) and it was as good, if not better, than I remembered. This is a great way to use as an intro to being in the SF city area and really influences how you take in the city when walking around afterwards. Would recommend this tour to anyone who will listen - thoroughly enjoyable 😊
Excellent tour
KXB411,Sep 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rick puts on a terrific tour - instructive, entertaining, and eye-opening. We had a terrific time. Even as locals, we learned a lot about the history and architecture of this part of the city.
evolving perspective of SF
Carla V,Sep 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am local to the Bay Area, and out of habit, end up in the same places in SF. The tour with Rick has stirred a renewed interest in me to rediscover the city. He uncovers a mix of past and current points of interest many of us would miss. Like clues on a scavenger hunt, he ties together all that makes SF unique, including its endearing quirks :-) I would recommend Rick's tour to anyone, especially locals who want to hear about their city from someone who continues to learn about SF's architecture and beyond.
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