San Francisco Presidio Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the Presidio's Main Post on a captivating two-hour walking tour, immersing yourself in the blend of historic and modern spaces, with highlights such as the impressive Presidio Tunnel Tops. Delve deeper into the unseen treasures, as an expert guide reveals intriguing stories of former inhabitants, narrating the park's vibrant history with poignant tales of a destructive fire, a heartbreaking love saga, and the remarkable courage displayed by soldiers.. A tragic fire, a sad love story that sparked a rumor of a ghost, and heroic stories of some of those buried in the National Cemetery (including the Buffalo Soldiers!)- we'll share all of this with you including details on what it's like to live and work here in this national park. (Note: There is a 2 person minimum required to book this tour.) More details about us can be found directly on the JB Walking Tours website.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities, food & drink
Itinerary
Starting from the Lodge at the Presidio, our 2-mile walk on the Main Post in the Presidio will take us thru historic neighborhoods, past the oldest parts of San Francisco, and into the National Cemetery. Along the way we'll share stories about the people who have lived and worked here over the Presidio's 240+ years. You'll hear stories of ill-fated lovers, a house fire affecting a famous general and his family, and stories of heroes and a spy buried in the National Cemetery. We'll give you an overview of San Francisco's history and Presidio's role in its growth. Beginning as home of the Ohlone native people, to a Spanish, then Mexican military outpost, then U.S. Army base to national park site, the Presidio is now a park for the people! Our walk meets at the Lodge at the Presidio. Hope to see you there!
Stories of Buffalo Soldiers, a Union Spy, and a local Bay Area hero will capture your imagination, along with the spectacular view from the National Cemetery Overlook. Be sure to bring your camera, the views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge are sure to inspire!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet on the lawn in front of the Lodge at the Presidio, 105 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129 in the Presidio of San Francisco.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- JB Walking Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 999 experiences we list in San Francisco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 250 of 999.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Francisco
San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.
Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.
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