Hidden Stairways of SF: Urban Hike

San Francisco Hidden Stairways Guided Walk

09.09.2020
Hidden Stairways of SF Guided Walk

Get outdoors and explore the hidden stairways of San Francisco with Greg McQuaid (aka Irish Greg from KFOG). This two-hour urban hike takes you to some of SF’s hidden and mosaicked stairways, up to a historic park with classic views of the Golden Gate, and through storybook neighborhoods with beautiful succulent gardens.

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco Guided Walk

You’ll get some good trivia about tiled art and SF architecture. Explore the city anew with your quaranteam or make it a family field-trip. Up to 6 people per tour.

Hidden Stairways of SF Guided Walk

$28 per person: Book
To book a private tour email hiddenstairsSF@gmail.com

Monday to Friday 10:30am

Saturdays & Sundays 1pm

The limited capacity of each hike (max 10 people) means dates sell out fast.

Hidden Stairways of SF Guided Walk

Greg McQuaid is a native Irishman and a 25-year resident of San Francisco who adores his adopted city and loves showing it off to locals and tourists alike. A former radio host and obsessive marathon runner, Greg knows the city’s history along with its best views. No longer running, he now prefers more moderate hikes on the city’s many gorgeous stairs!

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