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May 28, 2025 at 6:14 pm
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Rhona
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If your tour starts between 8:00 and 9:30 AM, give yourself a little buffer, especially on weekdays. Even though Union Square is centrally located, traffic in downtown SF can be slow-moving in the mornings—between delivery trucks, one-way streets, and Muni buses, things get backed up quick.
If you’re walking, great—you’ll be on time. If you’re catching a ride from another neighborhood, aim to leave 20–30 minutes early. And if the tour doesn’t include hotel pickup