Mission District Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Mission District. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• San Francisco Love Tour

• Mission District or North Beach and Chinatown Authentic Food Tours

• San Francisco Small-Group City Sightseeing and Alcatraz Tour

• Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

• Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée, and Dessert

It’s free to visit the Mission District, but many travelers opt to explore the neighborhood as part of a guided tour. Self-guided audio tours start at US$4 while Mission District street art and food tours start at US$39 and San Francisco sightseeing tours, including the Mission District, start at US$102.

The Mission District is known for its rich Latinx heritage, delicious burritos, and colorful street art. This is one of San Francisco’s trendiest—and sunniest—neighborhoods, full of cool cafés, independent shops, and taquerías. Foodies, creatives, and travelers flock to The Mission to shop, dine, bar-hop, and party.

The Mission District is home to the 18th-century Mission Dolores, San Francisco’s oldest building, as well as the popular Dolores Park, which affords widescreen views over San Francisco. Don’t miss the neighborhood’s bold street art, most notably the Women’s Building’s MaestraPeace mural and the open-air galleries along Clarion and Balmy Alleys.

The Mission District is located just south of downtown San Francisco and is easy to reach by public transportation. Take the BART to 16th St Mission or 24th St Mission or bus 14-Mission to Mission Street in the heart of the neighborhood, or the Muni Metro J Church line to Mission Dolores Park.

Yes, the Mission District is largely considered safe to visit during the day, especially along the main thoroughfares of Mission, Valencia, and 24th Streets. However, take extra care at night as violent crime does occur—book a taxi or use a rideshare service, and avoid the areas around the DART stations.