Japanese Tea Garden

Nature, Parks, & Gardens • San Francisco, California United States

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, California, is a popular feature of Golden Gate Park, originally built as part of a sprawling World's Fair, the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894. Though many of its attractions are still a part of the garden today, there have been changes throughout the history of the garden that have shaped it into what it is today.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, this complex of many paths, ponds and a teahouse features plants and trees pruned and arranged in a Japanese style. The garden's 3 acres contain sculptures and structures influenced by Buddhist and Shinto religious beliefs, as well as many elements of water and rocks to create a calming landscape designed to slow people down.


Tours for Japanese Tea Garden

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Japanese Tea Garden has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour in San Francisco, California $690 Tour Provided by Viator
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San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour

San Francisco, California United States

Embark on an exclusive private tour of San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito & Muir Woods where every moment is yours to shape! Capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, and customize your Sausalito experience – be it shopping, gallery hopping, or a leisurely waterfront lunch. Venture into the ancient redwoods of Muir Woods, choosing the pace of your exploration.

This isn't just a tour; it's your personalized journey. Tailor each stop to your interests, guided by our experienced concierge. Whether you crave culture, nature, or iconic landmarks, every detail is crafted to suit your preferences. Engage with the vibrant spirit of San Francisco and create memories that resonate with your travel dreams. Flexibility and exclusivity define this private adventure – your way.

Book now to discover San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito & Muir Woods on a tour designed uniquely for you!

Golden Gate Park Bike Tour in San Francisco, California $60 Tour Provided by Viator
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Golden Gate Park Bike Tour

San Francisco, California United States

Golden Gate Park is hands-down one of the best places to ride in San Francisco with so many places to see, from museums and to gardens to a herd of lazy buffalo.

This guided tour takes about 2 hours, including various stops near essential attractions while our guides provide in-depth narration of the park and stop for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour.

The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour in San Francisco, California $8 Tour Provided by Viator
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The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

San Francisco, California United States

Uncover the story of Golden Gate Park at your own pace with the San Francisco Chronicle's affordable audio tour.

• Find out about arrogant tycoons, and one giant, stuffed 150-year-old grizzly bear on this hike around the famous park
• Hear from San Francisco Chronicle journalists Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight who crafted this tour from the best unknown stories around the city
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito in San Francisco, California $125 Tour Provided by Viator
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Nearly Private San Francisco Tour Including Sausalito

San Francisco, California United States

How do you get to really know a city? Have an SF native, show you the way in this nearly-private tour!

This well-crafted, intimate, & flexible, tour is designed to provide the you with the greatest exposure to SF's culture, history, and recommended spots in the least amount of time.

After nearly a decade of giving other people's tours, Paul, the owner/ guide, started SF Expeditions in order to give *his* tours of the City he grew up in.

We know that there's more to a good tour than relaying dates and facts. A good tour allows us the chance to really connect with the flavor of the city and to explore opportunities as they arise.

We're also happy to customize the route to suit requests, whenever possible ("Full House" location, anyone?).

Complimentary hotel pick-up/drop-offs can be pre-arranged.*

*Same-day requests may not be possible due to prior tours, so please text/email for fastest response.

From San Francisco: Napa/Sonoma Wine Tour & 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco, California $169 Tour Provided by Viator
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From San Francisco: Napa/Sonoma Wine Tour & 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off

San Francisco, California United States

Explore San Francisco at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours.

During your Wine Country experience, you’ll visit a variety of winery estates from organic boutique wineries to famous mainstream wineries.

Many of the wineries that will be visited are some of the oldest wine making families wine in the Napa and Sonoma Valley. You’ll learn of their family histories and first beginnings in California’s most famous Wine Country. Along with your exclusive wine tastings, you’ll learn about grape growing, and the natural farming methods, which combine traditional and modern wine making techniques.

Each winery will include a flight of 3-5 tastings!

During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. The destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.

Bus & Boat Adventure in San Francisco, California $100 Tour Provided by Viator
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Bus & Boat Adventure

San Francisco, California United States

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days

16 stops on the Official City tour

See all major sites in San Francisco

1-hour cruise of the Bay area and around Alcatraz island

Explore the city at your leisure

Major highlights: Golden Gate bridge, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz island, Downtown, Fisherman's wharf and much more.

Bus and Bike Adventure: 1-Day Hop-On Hop Off Tour + 1-Day Bike Rental in San Francisco, California $100 Tour Provided by Viator
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Bus and Bike Adventure: 1-Day Hop-On Hop Off Tour + 1-Day Bike Rental

San Francisco, California United States

Join this ultimate bus and bike adventure! This is the best way to see San Francisco's most popular sights by bike and from the top of a Double Decker Bus.

Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass in San Francisco, California $180 Tour Provided by Viator
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Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

San Francisco, California United States

Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 2 Day Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb wineries of Sonoma Valley and the Carneros region on a 4-5 hour day trip from the city, which includes a wine tasting fee. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of 20 stops along a route through Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Haight & Ashbury, Union Square, Civic Center, Chinatown, Lombard Street, and Pier 39.

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