Come experience the beauty and uniqueness of San Francisco, its
stunning vistas and its subtle charms. Join Monika for an eclectic
walking/riding tour tracing San Francisco's transition from an 18th
century mission/pueblo to the booming Queen City of the West to the
modern metropolis of the 21st century. Learn about the impact of the
Gold Rush, the Comstock Lode discovery and the 1906 Earthquake and
Fire. Sites visited include San Francisco's oldest building, a Gold
Rush-era museum (weekdays), and its magnificent City Hall
(weekdays/security bag check). Tour attendees will view an array of
architectural styles, including the "Painted Ladies," and enjoy the
city's public art, urban parks and picturesque cityscapes. Tour
features Monika's witty, but accurate, commentary plus her collection
of vintage maps and photographs which make the past come alive. The
tour will stop for lunch at approximately 1 pm at a neighborhood
café. All public transit costs are included for streetcars, buses;
restroom stops along the way. Maximum of 10 attendees. Reservations
required. Districts/Neighborhoods visited: Alamo Square, Hayes Valley,
Castro District, Jackson Square District, Chinatown, Mission District,
Civic Center, Nob Hill, Dolores Heights, Financial District,
Portsmouth Square Important: To enjoy this walking tour, you must be
able to walk up two flights of stairs, down one flight and up two
separate moderate-size hills. For your comfort and safety, please wear
comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes (no flip-flops or loose
sandals). San Francisco has many micro-climates, so please dress in
layers. Wearing sunscreen and, perhaps, a hat or a visor is a good
idea. Also, bring water, a camera and lunch money and be ready to
enjoy a fun day. Tours go forward rain or shine. In the case of heavy
rain, cancellation is at the discretion of the tour leader (refunds
only in this case). Cost: 65.00 Categories: Education
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