--- title: 'First time in town' url: 'https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/first-time' markdown: 'https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/first-time.md' lang: en date: '2026-10-23' description: 'Get your bearings in a morning A good first tour works like a map you can ask questions of. You leave knowing which neighborhoods to go back to, where to eat, and the stories behind the buildings you will keep seeing for the rest of your trip.' --- Start here # The first thing to do in a new city The landmarks everyone photographs, told by someone who can explain why they are there. Pick one for your first morning and the rest of the trip makes more sense. ![Fisherman’s Wharf Hidden Gems Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/5/img-5245-71583151.webp "Fisherman’s Wharf Hidden Gems Tour") From $44 San Francisco · Walking tour ### Fisherman’s Wharf Hidden Gems Tour Discover San Francisco’s rich history, waterfront attractions, and museums 2 hours 5.0 (67) Max 12 [Fisherman’s Wharf Hidden Gems Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/san-francisco/fishermans-wharf) ![Historic Bay Cruise with Golden Gate Bridge](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/5/img-5448-1f2aaf47.webp "Historic Bay Cruise with Golden Gate Bridge") From $74 San Francisco · Boat cruise ### Historic Bay Cruise with Golden Gate Bridge Where stories, salt air, and skyline views all converge. 1½ hours 5.0 (67) Max 6 [Historic Bay Cruise with Golden Gate Bridge](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/san-francisco/historic-bay-cruise) ![Downtown SF Architecture & Public Art Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/1/img-1870-03742dd4.webp "Downtown SF Architecture & Public Art Tour") From $49 San Francisco · Walking tour ### Downtown SF Architecture & Public Art Tour Discover downtown’s stunning architecture, captivating art and delightful public spaces from a knowledgeable local. 2½ hours 5.0 (61) Max 12 [Downtown SF Architecture & Public Art Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/san-francisco/downtown-architecture-tour) ![Downtown Los Angeles Museum Row Tour featuring The Broad](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/a/g/e/imagejpeg-0-0539b480.webp "Downtown Los Angeles Museum Row Tour featuring The Broad") From $44 Los Angeles · Walking tour ### Downtown Los Angeles Museum Row Tour featuring The Broad A Journey Through Music, Architecture, and Contemporary Masterpieces 1½ hours 5.0 (42) Max 12 [Downtown Los Angeles Museum Row Tour featuring The Broad](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/los-angeles/the-broad-museum-dtla) ![Wilshire Blvd Museum Row Tour featuring LACMA](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/d/r/e/a/m/dreamstime-xxl-321522347-d3c49e00.webp "Wilshire Blvd Museum Row Tour featuring LACMA") From $44 Los Angeles · Walking tour ### Wilshire Blvd Museum Row Tour featuring LACMA Discover LA’s Prehistoric and Cultural Treasures in a Single Tour 1½ hours 5.0 (25) Max 15 [Wilshire Blvd Museum Row Tour featuring LACMA](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/los-angeles/wilshire-museum-row) ![LA Coliseum & Exposition Park Museum Row Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/4/img-4994-edit-7ac7cdc8.webp "LA Coliseum & Exposition Park Museum Row Tour") From $44 Los Angeles · Walking tour ### LA Coliseum & Exposition Park Museum Row Tour Explore LA history, dinosaurs and spaceships on this hour and a half walking tour with an expert guide! 1½ hours 5.0 (9) Max 12 [LA Coliseum & Exposition Park Museum Row Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/los-angeles/expo-park) ![Haight-Ashbury: Architecture, Murals & Counterculture Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/3/img-3001-b41a578f.webp "Haight-Ashbury: Architecture, Murals & Counterculture Tour") From $44 San Francisco · Walking tour ### Haight-Ashbury: Architecture, Murals & Counterculture Tour Explore the Victorian architecture that built a cultural revolution. 2½ hours 5.0 (3) Max 12 [Haight-Ashbury: Architecture, Murals & Counterculture Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/san-francisco/haight-ashbury) ![Melrose Avenue Arts & Culture Walking Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/5/img-5959-27789e78.webp "Melrose Avenue Arts & Culture Walking Tour") From $44 Los Angeles · Walking tour ### Melrose Avenue Arts & Culture Walking Tour Discover Culture & Creativity 1½ hours 5.0 (1) Max 27 [Melrose Avenue Arts & Culture Walking Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/los-angeles/melrose-avenue-arts-and-culture-walking-tour) ## Get your bearings in a morning A good first tour works like a map you can ask questions of. You leave knowing which neighborhoods to go back to, where to eat, and the stories behind the buildings you will keep seeing for the rest of your trip. ## Your first visit Which one should I book first? In San Francisco, start with the Fisherman’s Wharf walk or the downtown architecture tour. In Los Angeles, the Broad and downtown walk or Museum Row gives you the best overview in a morning. Do I need a car? No. Every meeting point is reachable by public transit or rideshare, and each page has directions. In San Francisco you will not want a car at all. Private & corporate ## Want it just for your group? Every experience can run privately, and we build custom itineraries for teams, celebrations and school groups. 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