San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour: Discover the City's Hidden Treasures
Architecture Walking Tour - Galleria Park Hotel Lobby (San Francisco, CA)
Rated 3.8 by 347 members who went.
Discover the rich history of San Francisco architecture. Rick Evans' two-hour tour is loaded with secret gems and hidden jewels of the city! In addition to learning about the history of the architecture in the Financial District, you'll also see the city's newest skyscrapers, as well as hidden outdoor spaces that can only be found on foot.
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- Lydia
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Lydia
Member since 2007
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One of the best tours I've ever been on! Our guide, Rick, was fabulous. You can tell that he really enjoys what he does. He is very knowledgeable about the buildings & parks and presents it in an interesting and unique way. I highly recommend this tour to anyone--residents or visitors. I've lived here 14 years and didn't know half the information he presented, and my parents, who were visiting, loved it. Excellent!
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- Roshan
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Roshan
Member since 2006
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Did you know that there are several privately owned public open spaces (POPOS) in downtown San Francisco where you can enjoy great views of the city while enjoying say a good lunch. Are you interested in learning about some of the hidden gems and historical buildings in the city like Hallidie Building at 130 Sutter Street built in 1917, designed by Willis Polk perhaps the first American to use a glass curtain wall, a construction technique that would dominate commercial architecture later in the century. Well then, this tour is just for you. Rick Evans is passionate, very knowledgable and likable.
I took this tour with my pregnant wife and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The walk around the financial district is very smooth and you don't notice 2 hrs go by. I took the tour on a weekday. The weekend tours are different, since many of the buildings in the financial district are closed to visitors on weekends. Please plan on going a little early (15-30 min) so that you can find some good parking. I parked at a parking garage near 525 Jones St (Near Geary Blvd) which had cheaper parking rates than the ones near Hotel Galleria from where the tour starts.
I highly recommend it for something unusual and interesting to do. You will never look at San Francisco and its buildings the same way again!
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- robert goldie
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robert goldie
Member since 2007
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The tour guide is very friendly and energetic, and the walk itself is a fun little jaunt through some lobbies that I had never known about even though I work downtown! I would have appreciated a bit more historical narrative on our trip, but we had such a large group I'm sure it was difficult for him to get everyone's attention. I would definitely recommend this tour, but my advice would be to take one of the weekday walks if possible (so there will be less people and thus a more intimate conversation).
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Top Useful Tips From Members Who Went
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Dress
- Wear comfortable shoes and warm coat
- It gets a little chilly in the shade. Not as much "walking" as it might seem.
- Chilly in shade
Parking And Transportation
- Take BART to the Montgomery Street exit, then walk 1 block to the hotel meeting spot.
- Take BART
- Don't come by car. Silly, really.
Food And Drinks
- Don't drink prior to tour as there are no bathrooms.
- After the tour, hit up the eateries at the Ferry Building.
- Ferry building farmer's market beforehand, and dim sum at Yank Sing after.
Other
- Show up early, we almost missed out!
- Bring a camera;)
More Details
San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour
http://www.architecturesf.com/
This is San Francisco's only professional packaged tour highlighting architecture in the Financial District. Local families or first time visitors will find hidden historical treasures that will be remembered for a lifetime!
Tour is designed for adults or young adults with an interest in architecture and/or history of San Francisco and is approximately 2 hours long. Although the tour does not go up any hills, the walk covers almost two miles of city blocks. Walk is brisk and moves quickly through busy downtown streets with heavy traffic. Some steep stairs may be encountered during the walk.
Everyone comes away from this tour with a sense of discovery and appreciation for the buildings and history - and seeing San Francisco from a different perspective.
Some of the Highlights of the Tour:
- Introduction to some of San Francisco's most unique downtown buildings
- See the single most important building in San Francisco - the world's first "glass curtain" building
- Discover hard-to-find rooftop gardens - one garden is visited during tour, and a list of others will be given at the end of the tour.
- Learn about famous architects that influenced the building of San Francisco after the 1906 Earthquake and Fire
- Discover unique open spaces and historical landmarks in the Financial District
- Surprising information and stories about San Francisco you'll never learn from a guidebook
- See the new Transbay Terminal site where the second largest transportation hub in the country will be built!
