Fisherman's Wharf walking tour

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Place: San Francisco

Duration: up to 1 hour

Language: English

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Guided Tour

Local touch

Small group

Do this because

Enjoy an immersive walk with amazing views and riveting stories of San Francisco
Learn about San Francisco's coming-of-age through its history as a port city
Whet your appetite as you learn about SF's regional treats: Ghirardelli Chocolate, Sourdough Bread, and Dungeness Crab
Explore Pier 39, a famous attraction with shopping, entertainment and hear about why the sea lions took over
Find out how Alcatraz Island became home to one of the most notorious prisons in the world

What to expect

Visit some of the top attractions along San Francisco's famed waterfront including Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Pier 39 with this special tour!

During this 60-minute walking tour, you'll learn about the rich history of the area with a highly-rated guide, all while taking in amazing views. You'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the gold rush, the cable car system, earthquakes, and much more.

Itinerary:

Meet your guide at the north end of Fisherman’s Wharf and start your experience by taking in the amazing views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz
Hear how San Francisco transformed from a sleepy village to a booming port city when gold fever swept the nation in 1849, and learn the origin story of Ghirardelli Square
Check out the stalls selling specialties like crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls
Walk part of the historic Barbary Coast trail
Continuing along the Embarcadero Promenade, you’ll hear about the infamous Alcatraz and how it’s much more than just a prison
Finish at Pier 39 to see the historic ships and the colony of sea lions that has taken over the docks

This tour makes a great day for the family with loads of recommendations to continue your day!