Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour.
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
- Explore the city with San Francisco's most hilarious, imaginative and EXCITING storyteller!
- Enjoy original FOLKLORE and FAIRYTALES told by Clyde Always: a professional storyteller, published poet and decade-long resident of the City by the Bay. Hear about witches & wisemen, hobos & hipster-emperors. Bring your imagination!
- Get to know these three famous neighborhoods: the Mission, the Castro and the Duboce Triangle.
- Get insider knowledge of the best eateries, parks, shops and more. See beautiful street-art, landmarks and architecture. Experience the City like a local.
- BEWARE! Some of the information presented will be highly UNBELIEVABLE. Have fun sorting the fact from the fiction.
-A 2.2 mile (3.5 km) walk with no hills. One public restroom along the way.
- Please note: this tour is NOT for the whole family. Script includes profanity and you might see a nudist or two.
- Guaranteed to entertain, enliven and uplift. An experience you'll always remember.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mission Dolores
After hearing a thorough history of the Old Spanish Mission, the tour will take a wild turn. Brace yourself for a fable you will never forget. . DISCLAIMER: only 51% of information provided is guaranteed to be verifiable. Guests are required to sort the fact from the fiction. "Never let the truth come in the way of a good story." --Mark Twain
Mission Dolores Park
On the beautiful lawn of the hippest park in The City, your host will entertain you with a traditional, San Francisco folktale. Before moving on to the next location, there will be an opportunity to use the restroom.
What‘s Included
A tour of three neighborhoods, entertainment along the way
Bottled water
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Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour.
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not your typical tour, it's so much more!!
katkH5120KE,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must attend tour! Clyde took us on a fun, whacky and whimsical tour of the city. The musical interludes were a real highlight interwoven with facts and stories about the city. I really appreciated the flow of the tour, lots of time to stop and absorb and also questions! Clyde is very knowledgeable and also gave great recommendations for things to do and food recs for after the tour! Will recommend to my friends visiting the city next month!
A Walk to Remember
Jenn R,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From Hot Cookies to Hunky Jesus we took a journey through time while exploring the Golden City. Clyde is the cherry to our hot fudge sundae and we want seconds. Thank you Clyde for such a fun afternoon - highly recommended!
Even though I have lived...
Elaine B,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though I have lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years, Clyde showed us places I’ve never been to, and stories I had never heard. Just the right amount of walking, and humor, and music!
Happy customers!
BackPacker407766,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to hear tall tales mixed with historical accuracy, Clyde is your man. His stories awaken the senses and transport you back in time. We loved the funny songs, restaurant recommendations, and he gives you lots of hidden gems to visit on your next adventure to the city.
Clyde Always entertains and informs
sfsidesq,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clyde’s tour, which could be called a show, was fun and informative, with some mild exercise the icing on the cake. He regaled us with stories and original songs, while being cognizant of the diverse group. I highly recommend, both for visitors and local!
Great time
kirstans2025,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. We had a great time with Clyde. He’s an amazing storyteller. We laughed and learned new things about San Francisco. Can’t wait to return with more friends to share this experience.
It was so cool to...
Rhea B,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so cool to experience San Francisco through Clyde’s tour. Learned so much about the history and culture of the area. Clyde is a man of many talents. He is an awesome storyteller. Highly recommend for history and art lovers!!
A very interesting guide
Gregorio C,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting guide with a very interesting repertoire Very interesting to learn English too
For sure, surreal and more!
RalphBean,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I have now enjoyed two Surreal walking tours with Clyde, and both have been hilarious, entertaining, and educational. If you are looking for a memorable San Francisco adventure, take Clyde's tour! We look forward to more surreal sessions with Clyde in the future.
Clyde Always Informs & Delights
ronz754,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience all around. Clyde is the master story teller and a delightful guide to the City. I recommend it highly..
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