moderate
2–3 hours
Basic fitness is needed to comfortably walk several city blocks with some inclines.
Discover the iconic film locations of San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood on this engaging walking tour. Dive into cinematic history while exploring the vibrant streets of this legendary urban area.
Ages 5+
Explore the cinematic history of San Francisco on a captivating 1.5-hour walking tour through North Beach and Chinatown. Discover over 30 iconic movie locations, from The Godfather to Star Trek IV, while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of this historic neighborhood. Experience the magic of film firsthand!
Enjoy the sights of North Beach like never before with a movie-focused walking tour of San Francisco. Filmmakers looking to set their movies in San Francisco have always been drawn to North Beach, one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. It’s where food, culture, colorful history, and unexpected views all intersect. Your 1.5 hour walking tour includes over 30 movie scenes filmed within a 15-block area of both North Beach and its neighbor, Chinatown. We’ve captured clips from the films so you can experience walking in the footsteps of famous actors in some of your favorite movies, putting yourself in the scene. See where Francis Ford Coppola wrote his screenplay for The Godfather and then used the money he made from the film to buy his own building in North Beach. Cross the same intersection where Captain Kirk and his time traveling Enterprise crew first arrived in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Enjoy locations from all-time classics like movies including Dirty Harry, Venom, Mrs. Doubtfire, Bullitt, The Matrix Resurrections, modern blockbuster hidden gems The Bachelor, Monk (yes, we know it’s a television series), Big Eyes, and So I Married an Axe Murderer, among many others.
The tour covers city streets and sidewalks, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is essential.
There are plenty of photo-worthy movie locations and city views along the route.
San Francisco’s weather can shift quickly; layering is recommended to stay comfortable.
North Beach streets can get busy, so plan for extra time to find parking or use public transport.
North Beach is San Francisco’s historic Italian district and was a central hub for the Beat Generation in the 1950s and '60s, influencing many cultural movements.
The tour promotes walking over vehicle use, encouraging sustainable tourism and minimal environmental impact in this urban setting.
To handle diverse urban terrain and hills comfortably.
spring specific
Capture memorable sights along the tour.
Stay hydrated during the walk, especially in warmer months.
summer specific