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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Step back in time to the morning of April 18, 1906, and relive San Francisco's most dramatic day. This self-guided walking tour leads you through historic landmarks that survived or were shaped by the earthquake and fire. Explore the Ferry Building, Lotta's Fountain, the Old Mint, Chinatown, and more as you uncover tales of destruction, heroism, and rebirth. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)
What to expect
10m
Stand before the Old Mint, a rare survivor of the 1906 quake and fire. Discover scorch marks and learn how guards protected millions in gold from both flames and looters. Uncover the secrets of this granite fortress.
20m
Pause at the Westin St. Francis, a landmark that survived the 1906 earthquake and fire. Snap a photo of its historic façade and hunt for original architectural details that reveal its storied past.
Lotta's Fountain
10m
Discover Lotta's Fountain, the historic cast-iron landmark where San Franciscans gathered after the 1906 earthquake. Explore its role as a hub for survivors, see the commemorative plaque, and reflect on stories of hope and reunion.
20m
Pause at the Palace Hotel, where opulence and disaster collided in 1906. Snap a photo of its restored grandeur and seek out the original carriage entrance—a rare survivor of the earthquake and fire.
10m
Enter the historic Mechanics' Institute, where inventors and engineers gathered after the 1906 earthquake to plan San Francisco's rebirth. Explore reading rooms steeped in history and imagine contributing your own ideas to the city's reconstruction.
Dragon's Gate
20m
Stand beneath the legendary Dragon Gate and discover how Chinatown rose from the ruins of 1906. Seek out dragon motifs or lanterns that reveal the neighborhood's spirit of resilience and renewal.
10m
Established in 1833 during the Mexican period as the central plaza for the township of Yerba Buena, it is San Francisco's first and oldest park.
20m
Step onto the Embarcadero and face the Ferry Building—San Francisco's lifeline during the 1906 earthquake. Explore its historic halls, spot signs of past repairs, and uncover stories of survival etched in stone. Discover how this iconic landmark became a symbol of hope and resilience.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
End point
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
Not recommended for visually impaired people
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
Not recommended for seniors over 80
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
