San Francisco – the hilly city in northern California, which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, has a unique charm.
If you ever visit San Francisco, don’t just see its best views but also feel the vibes that this city has to offer.
Let the sweet breeze intoxicate you, let the sounds of sea waves relax you, let the aroma from the restaurants around the Fisherman’s Wharf greet you, and let the views ingrain some indelible moments in your mind.
Recently, I savored and saw the best views of San Francisco riding an E-tuk from Dylan’s Tours.
I managed to pop inside all the postcard-perfect and famous frames in San Francisco in one day.
Why I took an E-tuk tour in San Francisco
Seeing a city from inside the car window while listening to your favorite music is relaxing, but it’s not my way of knowing a place.
I always like to feel the pulses and flow with the spirit of a place. Real conversations with locals and learning from them, exploring its various neighborhoods, and feeling and framing the reality of a place invigorate the traveler in me.
So, if you are visiting San Francisco, the bustling metropolis, as a part of a long pacific coast road trip or as the sole destination, keep some time aside to feel the city vibes intimately.
Dylan’s E-tuk tour gave me exactly what I wanted. I explored San Francisco without rush, felt the city air that was redolent with the smell of eucalyptus trees at some places, walked in its various neighborhoods, and enjoyed our lovely conversations with Aaron – our guide and discovered that San Francisco is more than the physical headquarters of tech companies like Twitter, Airbnb, Uber, and Salesforce to name a few.
Highlights of our e-tuk tour
Famous Spots
Whenever I think of a city, I feel no matter where in the world they are located, they have some common traits at their core; speed, rush, crowd, traffic lights, crossings, and perhaps a dream in everyone’s heart for a better job and convenient life.
Apart from these common traits, when I try to find out the uniqueness of a city, then, invariably, I stumble upon famous landmarks or should I say the differentiators like the Berlin wall in Berlin, London Eye in London, Football club Barcelona in Barcelona, Real Madrid Club in Madrid, Louvre in Paris or the famous shopping arcade in Milan.
In San Francisco too, our E-tuk took us to three famous places which are synonymous with San Francisco; the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the seven painted ladies.
a symbol of San Francisco’s creative spirit
Pacific Heights and Billionaires Row
A slice of San Francisco where the rich have always lived and now the super-rich live. Tech moguls like Larry Ellison, David Sacks to name a few are the residents here.
Pretty houses, the tree-lined pedestrian friendly road which also offers panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, the Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz, and the Presidio.
After seeing the houses, the thought which came to my mind is that this neighborhood is a paradise for an architect
Mission Dolores – the oldest building in San Francisco
Glad to see this less touristy spot with Dylan’s E-tuk tour.
Our tour guide Aaron was more than excited to show us this less-requested but important historical landmark of San Francisco.
1906 San Francisco Earthquake
The Women’s Building is home to one of San Francisco’s largest and best-known murals
Another major attraction of San Francisco city is its murals. I absolutely loved the MaestraPeace Mural.
It serves as a visual testament to the courageous contributions of women through time and around the world.
Bonus
This travelogue would remain incomplete if I don’t mention a bit more about our tour guide Aaron – a friendly and happy guy.
He made us laugh and made us feel absolutely comfortable during the trip.
He gave us information, told us stories about the city and clicked many precious pictures of us which we will cherish forever.
Travel Realizations
The E-tuk tour through the streets of effervescent San Francisco will remain etched in our hearts forever.
It’s challenging to put into words the thrill of zigzagging down Lombard Street, a well-loved free activity in San Francisco.
This, along with the chance to savor the scent of freshly baked pizzas from Little Italy’s restaurants and become fully absorbed in the distinctive ambiance of China Town, creates a memorable and unforgettable experience.
Many moons back, when I saw Hitchcock’s The Birds, I wanted to see and feel San Francisco city. Dylan’s E-tuk tour made my dream a reality.
Quick Tips
- Book a tour from Dylan’s Tours
- Customize attractions
- Use the code chirasreetravel and get 10% off on any tour from Dylan’s Tours
Interesting FAQ
Why is the color of the Golden Gate Bridge is Orange?
The color was selected by consulting architect Irving Morrow because it complements the natural surroundings and enhances the bridge’s visibility in fog.
Similar articles from Travel Realizations
- Fisherman’s Wharf at San Francisco, California, USA
- Beautiful steam train rides near San Francisco!
- A musical evening with San Francisco Symphony!
- Ballads in Ballet – A rhythmic evening in San Francisco!
- Pop Art of Andy Warhol at SFMOMA
- Bouquets To Art – When art blooms in San Francisco!
- Glimpses of romantic California!
- Exploratorium in San Francisco – When the Destination is Science!
- San Francisco to Death Valley – A Super Scenic California Road Trip!
- Easy Day trips from San Francisco
Disclosure: I wrote this post as part of a campaign with Dylan’s Tours. Opinions on this blog, as you can tell, are always mine.
Get my latest articles in your inbox and join 10,000+ other subscribers!
If you enjoyed reading this article, spread the love!
Pin It!
Johna
Beautiful views I’ve only been to the US once and we were staying in LA. Always wanted to come back and see this part of California tho
Sarah
This e-tuk tour sounds so cool! I have to add this to my bucket list!
Arunima Dey
The e-tuk experience sounds so cool, but I did know about the mural, they are one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Surely putting this on my To-Do list in SF