NOTE: There will be no tour on 11/25/22.

Description of tour:

On the Hills of San Francisco Walking Tour we will climb the 3 most famous hills in San Francisco, as well as some of the steepest streets. We will visit hidden garden, stairways, some of the oldest homes in the city, and neighborhoods that most tourists never see.

Where to meet: In the hostel lobby.

Additional information: There will be several breaks and/or restroom stops as needed.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, mask, snack and camera.

Do I need to bring money? Bring money if you plan to buy lunch.

What is length of tour? Generally 3 hours and 4.5 miles or 7.2 kilometers. The tour does involve walking up hills.

Additional questions about the tour please email volunteer@hiusa.org with your questions.

Bio of tour leader:

About your tour guide: Henry was born in NY and raised in NJ. He lived in LA or 23 years and SF for last 17 years. He has been a volunteer with HI USA since 2006.

Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement:

Please note that by submitting registration for this engagement activity you agree to HI USA’s waiver for engagement activities and HI USA’s Covid responsibilities and release of liability as listed below: Waiver for HI USA Engagement Activities:

Please note that by submitting registration for this engagement activity you agree to HI USA’s Acknowledgement of Responsibility and Release of Liability below:

The hostel experience is enriched by participating in planned programming and spontaneous activities. All programs and/or activities carry the risk of injury. I understand that when joining programs or activities I am participating on my own volition and am fully and personally responsible for my own safety and actions while and during my participation in such programs and/or activities, and that as a result of my participation, I may be at risk of personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. I understand that such risk may result from the actions, omissions, of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Hostelling International American Youth Hostels, Inc. d/b/a/ Hostelling International -USA (HI-USA) and HI Boston and their respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers, vendors and other participants (The Releasees”). I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation in the programs and/or activities. With full awareness and appreciation of the risks involved, I hereby forever release, waive, discharge the Releasees from and covenant not to sue the Releasees for any and all liabilities, claims, expenses, costs, damages (including attorneys’ fees), demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever (including those that may not have yet arisen or matured), directly or indirectly arising out of, related to or in connection with my participation in such programs and/activities and any loss, damage, injury (whether bodily or emotional harm or mental illness) or death, that may be sustained by as a result thereof, including harm resulting from the Releasees negligence, except for such harm as may result from the Releasees gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct.

I certify that I am 18 years of age or older.

Explore the Famous Hills of San Francisco & Learn from a Local!