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The one thing you have to do in San Francisco is take a ride on the cable cars, and for a first timer it is good fun. Standing on the running board while you fly down the hill to Fisherman's Wharf is not to be missed. Observing the gripman and brakeman work in tandem to control the car is quite... more

A cable car gripman has every right to be rude to you. You, after all, ask a bunch of dumb questions, while he operates a vehicle that is as easy to operate as a Russian VCR. I especially enjoyed the response to the Eastern European drink of vodka that cried that she "only received two tickets" (which was entirely idiotic... more

Riding the cable cars when you are in San Francisco should be on every visitor's "to do" list. These fascinating historic cars are a really interesting and fun attraction on their own and as an added bonus, still a useful way of getting around a lot of the city's major attractions. It's true that a single trip is comparatively expensive,... more

FYI... The SF trolley car drivers are some of the rudest people on the planet. more

As a first timer in San Fran, one of the top things to do is, of course, ride the cable cars. It is definitely a worthwhile experience especially when you get an adrenaline rush going down those hills! However be prepared to a) wait over an hour, especially on a weekend b) pay a hefty fair for a one way... more

We had a great time riding the cable cars. Got to see so much of downtown San Francisco. Now when I see movies filmed in San Francisco and commercials with cable cars, I can say I have been there, done that. more

Riding the cable cars is the best way to get around San Francisco. They take you to most of the must-see areas and the drivers will make sure you know which stops to get off at for certain locations. The drivers were good fun and you MUST do as they say...stand where they tell you, they're only doing it for... more

We rode the cable cars every day we were in San Francisco. We thought they were so much fun! I would strongly recommend the Muni pass, because individual rides are expensive. We were fortunate to be able to stand and hold on to the outside railing. What an experience and what a view! Unfortunately, the cars are very crowded. There... more