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Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk
San Francisco, California, USA
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Wind your way through the historic heart of San Francisco, tracing the "ghost" of the original 1849 waterline and the chaotic birth of a global metropolis. Starting where the bay once met the shore at the Transamerica Redwood Park, this tour takes trekkers through the preserved brick alleys of Jackson Square, the lawless echoes of the Barbary Coast, and the cultural crossroads of Portsmouth Square and North Beach.
We’ll stop at several famous points of interest and hidden markers, including the site of the First U.S. Mint, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portsmouth Square, and Hotaling Place. You’ll learn about the legendary figures who defined early SF—from the eccentric Emperor Norton and his faithful dogs to the "Demon in the Belfry" and the rebellious Beatniks of Columbus Avenue. Along the way, we’ll point out the best secret photo ops, like the perfectly framed "urban canyon" view of the Transamerica Pyramid.
We’ll stop at several famous points of interest and hidden markers, including the site of the First U.S. Mint, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portsmouth Square, and Hotaling Place. You’ll learn about the legendary figures who defined early SF—from the eccentric Emperor Norton and his faithful dogs to the "Demon in the Belfry" and the rebellious Beatniks of Columbus Avenue. Along the way, we’ll point out the best secret photo ops, like the perfectly framed "urban canyon" view of the Transamerica Pyramid.
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Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Meet at gated entrance on Washington between Montgomery and Sansome.
Return details
Meet at gated entrance on Washington between Montgomery and Sansome.
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Transamerica Redwood ParkMeet at the original 1849 shoreline. Overview of Yerba Buena Cove and the buried ships beneath your feet.
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Old United States MintStroll along Commercial Street. See where the Gold Rush became currency and grab the iconic "Pyramid Power Shot" photo.
- Admire the city's oldest gold-rush era architecture and the famous whiskey warehouse that survived the 1906 fire. (pass by)
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Portsmouth SquareThe "Cradle of SF." Stories of the Gold Rush announcement, Emperor Norton, and Bummer & Lazarus.
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Old Saint Mary's CathedralVisit California's first cathedral and hear the scandalous tale of the "Demon in the Belfry."
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Columbus AvenueStep into the heart of the Beat Generation and the edge of the lawless Barbary Coast. Kerouac, Ginsberg, and City Lights.
- Learn about the famous buried Gold Rush ships. See a bar built literally inside the hull of an 1849 sailing ship. (pass by)
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Transamerica PyramidReturn to the start for a wrap-up and local recommendations for the rest of your stay.
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Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk
San Francisco, California, USA
$45
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
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!