San Francisco: Gold, Greed, and Gunslingers Walking Tour
ID: GYG433643-781049
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore San Francisco's former life as the devilish Barbary Coast on this tell-all walking history tour. Discover the Gold Rush city with a guide, and find out the dirty truth of Manifest Destiny.
San Francisco may charm visitors with its landmarks and friendly demeanor, but there are skeletons and secrets buried under those iconic, steep streets. Once known as the “Barbary Coast,” 19th century San Francisco was a den of debauchery, greed, and murder.
Explore this Gold Rush city with a seasoned local guide, and find out the dirty truth of Manifest Destiny.
You’ll meet your guide on the outskirts of Chinatown, where tales of anti-Chinese sentiment, gang wars, and the pursuit of gold are embedded in the architecture. From there, you’ll delve into the Devil’s Acre, Sydney Town, and the only neighborhood to survive the 1906 earthquake.
Gaze up at a saloon built into a ship’s hull, where unfortunate sailors were shanghaied and forced into years of hard labor; hear the tragic love story of Arabella Ryan and James Cora; and find out how Sam Brannon fought a notorious gang called “The Hounds.”
Along the way, you’ll unlock local tips from a seasoned San Francisco local, ending with gorgeous waterfront views at Pier 7. Are you ready to get to know the real San Francisco? Book a tour today.
Highlights
- Hear tales of shanghaied sailors, doomed lovers, and gang wars
- Stroll through the only neighborhood to survive the 1906 earthquake
- Uncover the ugly truth of anti-immigrant sentiment during the Gold Rush
- Find out what’s buried under the streets of the Jackson Square District
- Explore San Francisco with a knowledgable guide and fun-loving group
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine.
This tour is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile.
Meet your guide at the intersection of Merchant Street and Kearny Street, in front of the Hilton Financial District. They'll be wearing a Junket t-shirt and carrying a flag for easy identification.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
