San Francisco Historic Landmark 318 & Legacy Business
COMBO TOUR
Twice Upon a Time
Double Feature
“The city’s last bastion of weird art”
- SF Gate -
Step into a surreal indoor outdoor adventure beginning with INTO THE RABBIT HOLE: a wildly imaginative group tour through nine immersive installations where time unravels and reality bends. Mythology, pop surrealism, and childhood wonder collide in handcrafted dreamscapes that invite you to look deeper.
At midday, follow a green corridor to Lakeside Village for LUNCH: a scenic interlude at local family-run eateries, where you can refuel and discover artistic murals tucked into the neighborhood’s charm.
Return recharged for RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX: a private outdoor tour through three storybook art gardens—Innocence, Sensuality, and Wisdom—where riddles, poetry, and symbolic beauty unfold in real time. Designed by over 30 local artists, this peaceful yet playful journey opens a space for reflection and connection.
A perfect Saturday escape for couples, creatives, and curious minds.
What truths will the Sphinx reveal to you?
Fridays from 11 AM to 3:30 PM/Saturdays from 10 AM to 2:30 PM
$165 per guest
Maximum 6 guests
Length: 3.5 Hours
Ages 7 and up
Tour in English only
Open to private groups only
Digital free environment
No food, drinks nor pets
Frequently Asked Questions About The Indoor and Combo Tour
What makes the Twice Upon a Time combo tour the ultimate West San Francisco experience?
This is a world-class, 3.5-hour cultural adventure at San Francisco Historic Landmark #318 and a registered Legacy Business. We reject the "one-size-fits-all" tourist narrative for a high-velocity hybrid that anchors a full day on the city’s majestic west side. Guests enjoy an intimate group odyssey through the Into the Rabbit Hole indoor installations and a private Riddle of the Sphinx outdoor garden tour. Between these experiences, you have "free range" to explore the off-the-beaten-path charm of the Lakeside Village, West Portal, and St. Francis Wood districts.
How does this tour serve as a gateway to San Francisco’s "Hidden Side"?
Twice Upon a Time is the definitive antidote to generic sightseeing. Located in the Balboa Terrace neighborhood, the museum is surrounded by some of the rarest trees in the world and residential streets that lead directly toward the Pacific Ocean. This itinerary allows you to refuel at local family-run eateries on the Ocean Avenue Corridor —our preferred partners for an authentic "Made in San Francisco" meals, while staying minutes from Ocean Beach, the San Francisco Zoo, and Stern Grove, home to the world-famous summer arts festival.
Why is this the best itinerary for travelers and curious locals alike?
This is a sensory-led exploration of the city's last bastion of weird art, designed for couples, creatives, and those who dare to dream. Unlike a standard attraction, this tour empowers you to create your own "mini-Odyssey." Whether you want to browse the high-velocity entertainment at the Stonestown Galleria or find solitude in our three storybook art gardens, this experience provides the professional guidance and local insight needed to navigate the west side’s most majestic, lesser-known cultural treasures.