San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour: Discover the City's Hidden Treasures

Architecture Walking Tour - Galleria Park Hotel Lobby (San Francisco, CA)

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Full Price:
$20.00
Our Price:
$10.00*

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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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
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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.
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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.
  • Use the hotel bathroom before the tour leaves and bring a water bottle with you.
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Other
  • Bring a camera;)
  • There isn't very much walking involved...only about a mile.
  • Show up early, we almost missed out!
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Website: http://www.architecturesf.com/

<p>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!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Some of the Highlights of the Tour:</p>

  • 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!

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