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San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour
$60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
San Francisco's storied past comes alive on the Notorious SF: Ghost & Crime tour, where scandalous tales and historic bars intertwine. From Hollywood's infamous Fatty Arbuckle affair to the vibrant streets of Chinatown, immerse yourself in the captivating history of this iconic city.
- 👻 Guided Tour: A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the city's dark past, sharing riveting stories of crime and scandal.
- 🍹 Historic Bar Stops: Enjoy a drink at the Old Ship Saloon, the oldest bar in San Francisco, built atop a Gold Rush ship.
- 🏮 Discover the rich history of Chinatown, once a hub for opium dens and gambling, revealing the struggles of its early immigrants.
- 🛍️ Stroll down Maiden Lane, transforming from a red light district to a chic shopping destination, while learning about its intriguing past.
- 💰 Uncover the Gold Rush era's impact on San Francisco, where lawlessness and intrigue shaped the city's identity.
- 🏛️ Visit Union Square and hear the scandalous story behind its iconic statue, adding layers to the city's vibrant culture.
- 🍸 Enjoy a brief stop at the Comstock Saloon, where you can savor a drink in one of the city's oldest establishments.
- 🚶♂️ This 3-hour walking tour is suitable for all fitness levels, allowing you to explore at a comfortable pace.
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San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Tour Guide
- Drinks are not included.
- Gratuities not included, because voluntary. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy the tour.
Meeting point
The guide will be checking in guests the Northwest corner of Union Square - Powell and Post Streets - opposite the St Francis Hotel, from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin.
Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
Return details
Tour ends outside this historic bar (the oldest continuously operating one in San Francisco). It's a 15 minute walk from the meeting point (around one mile distance).
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Westin St. Francis (hotel)We begin the tour with the Fatty Arbuckle affair, Hollywood's first ever sex scandal (here in SF). It's not just a lurid story - it's effects are still felt today in many ways. If the hotel is open there's the option of having a drink in the very nice bar in the lobby.
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Union SquareDiscover a scandalous story about the statue at the center of Union Square.
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Maiden LaneLearn how this lane - which is now a beautiful pedestrian street, was once the heart of San Francisco's red light district.
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ChinatownSF's Chinatown is the oldest in the U.S. and for many years the Chinese immigrants here were strongly discriminated against. Criminals also preyed on them - opium dens, gangs and murder were all prevalent here. Learn of some of the personalities and crimes as you walk the streets.
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Comstock SaloonThis is one of the oldest bars in San Francisco, dating back to when the neighborhood was known as the Barbary Coast. We usually take 10-15 minutes to get a drink - don't worry, you won't be shanghaied!
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Columbus AvenueOne of the few buildings not to burn down in the Great Fire were the Hotaling warehouses. Is that because the whiskey inside was too important to lose?
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Portsmouth SquareLearn how the Gold Rush made SF what it is today. In those early years it was the Wild West, murder, robbery, kidnapping - and lynchings - were commonplace in this neighborhood.
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Jackson SquareThis neighborhood used to be called the Barbary Coast and there wasn't a more dangerous place in the world. Robbery, assault, shanghaiing - it all happened here (but not anymore, don't worry :-).
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This the oldest bar in San Francisco, built on top of a Gold Rush ship that was deserted by its crew back in 1849. It's the perfect place to end the tour.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour
$60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!