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went above expectations
bring comfortable shoes and bug spray but Dave offered us some, really informative and interesting!!
Operator response
Thank you for the review Dhara! Hope you had a great rest of your trip!!!
Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Beasts of the Bay Area
- Meeting point
- You will meet your guide right in front of the dock at the Boat House. Your guide will be wearing a photographers vest and carrying binoculars and a camera.
Description
This is the only tour that focuses on not just the history, but the native wildlife of Golden Gate Park. A perfect tour for new comers to the city looking for a unique experience or locals who want a new perspective on the city's largest park!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11 times a day, 5:15 PM–7:45 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 20
- Adult (ages 5+)
- $45
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:18 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 8 of the next 18 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Golden Gate Park
Come explore the wonder of Golden Gate Park as our guide shares detailed facts about the park's rich history while you search for elusive wildlife.
What's included
Included
Free Souvenir Dye Cut Animal Sticker
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in San Francisco
- Rated higher than 89% of 324 reviewed tours in San Francisco
- Starting price $45 is 45% below the typical $82 for tours of similar length in San Francisco
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour take?
Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 5:15 PM and 7:45 PM.
Does Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour sell out?
It can: 8 of the next 18 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You will meet your guide right in front of the dock at the Boat House. Your guide will be wearing a photographers vest and carrying binoculars and a camera. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Golden Gate Park Twilight Wildlife Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Love the owls!
We really enjoyed our adventure with Dave and got to see multiple owlets learning to fly during the twilight tour. Dave shared lots of information both about the wildlife and the history of Golden Gate Park, which was fun even for us long time city residents. All of our party were happy to have been able to do this as our Father's Day (night before) outing!
Operator response
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves!!! I had a great time hosting you all and look forward to seeing you out in the park again soon!
9
Wild animals in Golden Gate Park
I have lived next to Golden Gate Park for 40 years. The Twilight Tour with Dave showed me a side of Golden Gate Park that I have never seen. He showed us the different Herons and Ducks that reside in the Blue Heron lake, and the different owls that reside in the park. He is very knowledgeable about the wild animals of San Francisco and just a very pleasant person. I hope he expands his tours to the Point Reyes area.
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining Francine! It was so great hosting you. I'll let you know as soon as the Point Reyes portion is up and running :)
P
Excellent Tour Guide and Great Tour
We had a great time. Dave is an excellent tour guide, explaining all about the history of Blue Heron Lake and Golden Gate Park. We took the twilight tour in hopes of seeing a great horned owl. Although we didn't see one, it wasn't Dave's fault. Right next to the spot we went to, folks were playing volleyball and were making a lot of noise, which kept the owl in the tree we were at from coming out. But when we got back to the parking lot, we were thrilled when Dave heard a female great horned owl whoo'ing to her mate. He'd seen her before in that tree so he knew it was a female great horned owl. We were so excited. We'll go again and hope to see a Great Horned Owl another time. Highly recommend the tour. I bet the daytime tour also will be great.
Operator response
Thank you so much Paula! I had a great time hosting you and your friends!!!
V
love
we loved this tour!! dave was knowledgeable and friendly. we got to see parts of the park that we haven’t seen in our 8 years of living here!
Operator response
So glad I was able to host you!!! It was my pleasure and I hope to see you out again soon!
K
Knowledgable and Friendly Tour
booked a tour a few weeks ago with 2 friends and had a great time! Dave is very knowledgable about the park's wildlife, in some cases, even down to individual animals. Also dropped plenty of park history as he led the route, and while always on the lookout for wildlife and interesting spots. Saw a wild range of animals. The blue herons were the coolest, was surprised to these large birds nest high in tree tops in Stow Lake. Attached some photos Dake took on my tour.
Operator response
Thank you much! Had a great time hosting you and hope to see you again soon!
D
Perfect for both residents and visitors
Extremely happy that I happened upon Beasts of the Bay Tours. As a long time resident of SF, I am always in the park searching for wildlife, but not in the evenings.. This Twight tour gave me the opportunity to search and observe , owls and coyotes ( when most active.) as well as other wild residents of the park. , Dave also reacquainted me with much of the Golden Gate Park History. Extremely knowledgeable, and totally engaging, Dave is the perfect host…Take a Twilight Walk on the wild side with Dave…. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!…Lookin forward to my next
E
Dave is the best!
Our Twilight Tour with Dave exceeded our expectations! He was so knowledgeable about Golden Gate Park, and everything he said we would see, we saw—and more! Including owls, coyotes, cormorants, herons, and hummingbirds. He even shared some fun lore about the park with us 😉 It’s a great opportunity to get to know GGP’s creatures and critters more intimately, and there are so many good photo opportunities for the photographers out there. Would (and have been!) recommend to anyone!
Operator response
Thank you so much! Had a great time sharing the experience with you both!!!
U
Amazing tour and wildlife!
We saw and learned so much on our walking tour. Dave was a great tour host and gave us a great mix of local wildlife facts and Golden Gate park history. We saw a little bit of everything and were lucky to have a beautiful SF day. We would highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Thank you so much!!!
N
Great tour for families!
Our family really enjoyed this tour! Our kids are 11 and 14 and they enjoyed learning about the Golden Gate Park and so did we. Dave is super knowledgeable about the local history and wildlife! It was the perfect way for us to spend and afternoon in San Francisco.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the feedback Nick! Such a pleasure hosting you and your family. Looking forward to the next time!!!
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