San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour

Duration1h - 3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

San Francisco's northern waterfront packs more history into a single walk than most cities manage in an entire district.

This self-guided audio tour starts at the Palace of Fine Arts, a romantic rotunda. You'll stroll past the restored tidal marsh of Crissy Field, along rehabilitated coastal dunes, and through the grounds of the former Presidio military base, learning how this land passed from Spanish colonizers to Mexican authorities to the U.S. Army before becoming a national park.

As you walk toward the Golden Gate Bridge, you'll hear stories of its construction during the Great Depression. The tour ends at Fort Point, the only brick fort on the West Coast, built in 1861 directly beneath where the bridge now stands. Its four levels of cannons, Civil War-era exhibits, and rooftop views of the bridge from below make it an extraordinary final stop.

This walk rewards the curious – bring layers, as the wind picks up near the bridge.

What's included

Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Smartphone and headphones
Doesn't include live guide
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

What to expect

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This self-guided audio tour takes you across Crissy Field East Beach to discover the story of San Francisco.
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The tour starts at the Palace of Fine Arts, a romantic rotunda built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which San Francisco staged to prove its recovery from the catastrophic 1906 earthquake and fire.
Crissy Field
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You'll stroll past the restored tidal marsh of Crissy Field, along rehabilitated coastal dunes, and through the grounds of the former Presidio military base, learning how this land passed from Spanish colonizers to Mexican authorities to the U.S. Army before becoming a national park.
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On this tour, you'll pass by and learn about the Presidio.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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You'll walk through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, spotting well known San Francisco sites as well as lesser known hidden treasures.
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You'll walk past Crissy Marsh, and learn about the area as you walk.
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You'll pass by the Palace of the Legion of Honor. As you walk, you'll learn about the palace.
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You'll have a chance to visit the Warming Hut for coffee, books, and Presidio souvenirs with the bridge looming nearby.
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You'll pass by the West Bluff Picnic Area where you can pause for a quick refreshment or keep going and enjoy the tour.
Torpedo Wharf
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This tour takes you past Torpedo Wharf. You'll learn about its history while you walk.
Fort Point National Historic Site
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The tour ends at Fort Point, the only brick fort on the West Coast, built in 1861 directly beneath where the bridge now stands. Its four levels of cannons, Civil War-era exhibits, and rooftop views of the bridge from below make it an extraordinary final stop.
Golden Gate Bridge
Pass by

San Francisco's northern waterfront packs more history into a single walk than most cities manage in an entire district. On this walking tour, you'll trace the stretch of shoreline from an international exposition site to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at the intersection of Beach and Baker Streets. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends at the Fort Point National Historic Site.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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$6.99 per person

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