--- title: 'Field trips and school groups' url: 'https://stage.ignitours.com/field-trips' markdown: 'https://stage.ignitours.com/field-trips.md' lang: en date: '2026-10-23' --- ![Students walking past the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/h/e/r/o/-/hero-field-trips-78fd3620.webp "Students walking past the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park") For teachers, youth leaders and parents # Field trips that students actually remember History, science, art and architecture told on the street where it happened, by guides who research it for a living. Chaperone-friendly, accessible, and priced for school budgets. [Plan a field trip](#inquiry) ## Why schools choose igniTours ### Curriculum tie-ins Natural history and space science at Exposition Park, Gold Rush and WWII history on the SF waterfront, modern art and architecture downtown. We map each route to grade-level themes. ### Built for groups Classes split into groups of 12 with their own guide and chaperone. Headsets available for larger groups. ### Safe and accessible Routes chosen for sidewalks and crossings, rest stops and bathrooms planned, wheelchair-friendly options in both cities. ## Popular with schools ![Fisherman’s Wharf Hidden Gems Tour](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/i/m/g/-/9/img-9894-f95e5678.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/-/4/img-4433-96c38922.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-1750-03732bbe.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/2/0/2/4/0/20240727-105744-c7d60ce7.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/i/m/g/-/8/img-8482-edit-c2ee3e69.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) ![Custom Candle Making Workshop on Melrose Ave](https://stage.ignitours.com/images/2/0/2/2/0/20220319-181927-c1cfc1fa.webp "Custom Candle Making Workshop on Melrose Ave") From $79 Los Angeles · Workshop ### Custom Candle Making Workshop on Melrose Ave Craft custom candles with complimentary wine on trendy Melrose Avenue. 1½ hours 5.0 (18) Max 8 [Custom Candle Making Workshop on Melrose Ave](https://stage.ignitours.com/experiences/los-angeles/candle-making-workshop) Included ## Everything a trip coordinator needs - Pre-trip packet: route map, meeting point, what to bring - Chaperones free (1 per 10 students) - Guides background-checked - One invoice, purchase orders accepted - Certificate of insurance on request - Rain-or-shine plan with an indoor alternative ## School pricing Public tour rates do not apply to school groups; these do. K-12 group from $19 per student, minimum 15 - 90-minute guided walk - Chaperones free - Museum admissions extra where applicable College and university from $29 per student - Up to 2.5 hours - Faculty-defined learning goals Camps and youth groups quoted per group - Weekday and summer availability - Add a workshop ## Questions we get asked What ages work best? Grades 4 and up for walking tours; the candle-making workshop suits ages 10 and up. Tell us the grade and we adapt the stories. Can you invoice the school district? Yes. We accept purchase orders and provide a W-9 and certificate of insurance. How do you handle bathroom breaks and lunch? Every route includes a planned restroom stop and ends near a lunch spot or park. We can coordinate a group lunch. Plan a field trip ## Tell us about your group - - Daily, 8am–8pm Pacific --- ## Navigation - Previous: [Custom experiences](https://stage.ignitours.com/custom.md) - Next: [Work with us](https://stage.ignitours.com/work-with-us.md)