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, for those who like a little nostalgia). 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

TIP: Greg offers another tour for those who want to journey through San Francisco's artistic, bohemian, indie-spirited, infamous Haight Ashbury. Check out his Love & Haight guided walking tour, too.

Details and Bookings.
To book a private tour email hiddenstairsSF@gmail.com

Hidden Stairways of SF Guided Walk

Greg McQuaid is a native Irishman and longtime 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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