Truly be in
San Francisco, don’t just visit.

A truly local experience —

Small-group urban hiking tours and custom itineraries that capture the authentic San Francisco experience – with a bit of humor.

The Tours —

Urban hiking tours filled with honest, insider insight, epic views, and locals-only destinations.

Iconic San Francisco Tour

World events, natural disasters, and policy shaped SF’s urban landscape. This walking tour is part city, part nature, all epic views, and full of things no one else will talk about.

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Parks and Peaks

Lesser-known neighborhood parks via city blocks

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Our path
& story

After quitting tech to reconnect with why I got into designing for the human experience in the first place, I founded Path & Story as a way to share truly seeing San Francisco in all its raw forms with others.

I’m new to offering tours professionally, though I’ve been guiding friends around these city streets for a decade.

Lisa, your guide

Lisa has been exploring San Francisco by foot and public transit for more than a decade and traveling the world since her parents could no longer stop her. She’s been to 40+ countries – from sipping wine in Slovenia to surfing down a volcano in Nicaragua to taking in the best of Italy’s art.

Learn more about Lisa

Custom trip planning

San Francisco, your way —

Custom itineraries or tours for a more personalized San Francisco experience can help you get exactly what you want out of your stay. Path & Story can create something catered to your ideal vibe. This option is perfect for those who don’t have time to do all the research but still want a unique experience or those who just want a local perspective.

San Francisco – where everyone can come as they are.

The real San Francisco —

Get authentic neighborhood guides and honest insight into the best of San Francisco.


SF Experience


SF Experience


Neighborhoods