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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
The San Francisco Historic Walking Tour offers an engaging journey through the city’s vibrant past, beginning at the original 1849 waterline. This two-hour adventure highlights the dramatic transformation of a bustling metropolis from its chaotic beginnings.
- 🌳 Begin at Transamerica Redwood Park, where the original shoreline once met the bay, and learn about the hidden ships beneath your feet.
- 🏛️ Visit the Old United States Mint, where the Gold Rush turned dreams into currency, and capture the iconic "Pyramid Power Shot" photo.
- 🏚️ Admire the oldest gold-rush era architecture and the whiskey warehouse that remarkably survived the 1906 fire.
- 📍 Explore Portsmouth Square, known as the "Cradle of SF," and hear tales of the Gold Rush announcement, Emperor Norton, and the famous dogs Bummer & Lazarus.
- ⛪ Discover Old Saint Mary's Cathedral, California's first cathedral, and listen to the intriguing story of the "Demon in the Belfry."
- 📖 Walk along Columbus Avenue, the heart of the Beat Generation, where legends like Kerouac and Ginsberg shaped literary history.
- ⚓ Learn about the buried Gold Rush ships and see a bar ingeniously built inside the hull of an 1849 sailing ship.
- 🏙️ Conclude at the Transamerica Pyramid, wrapping up your tour with local recommendations for further exploration.
- 💧 Enjoy included bottled water to keep you refreshed during your adventure.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with options for prams and strollers, ensuring comfort for all participants.
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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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!