Discover the rich history of San Francisco through a historical pub walking tour. Visit iconic bars, enjoy local food and drinks, and explore classic landmarks along the way.
- Transamerica Pyramid - Learn about this iconic building on the walk to North Beach.
- North Beach - There are plenty of small gems to see as we go from stop to stop from the Columbus Tower to City Lights Books, local Murals and little Art Installations. You’ll get to see and taste cool local flavor, with a stop for food as well.
- Vesuvio Cafe - First stop and the favorite of writers and beats for generations. We’ll grab a spot to soak in the stories told in the pictures, paintings and quirky architecture. Chance to choose a beverage.
- Specs’ 12 Adler Museum Cafe - You could spend the whole day here and not even interact with half of the souvenirs, stories and pictures lining every inch of this place.
- The Saloon - This is the oldest standing bar in SF, a literal relic of the gold rush of the !850’s and you can feel it. There is often local blues players playing a show as well.
- Coit Tower - We will see Coit Tower just up the hill from our route.
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- Local cultural experience
- Intriguing historical insights
- All drinks are at your discretion according to your taste and pace.
Exploring the true heritage of a city is often best achieved by delving into the tales spun by its most iconic taverns.
Each guided stroll takes you through a distinct neighborhood, punctuated by visits to 4 classic ‘legacy’ labelled bars, each offering a unique slice of local gastronomy. From bars frequented by the beatnik writers to an archetypal gold rush waterhole to Anthony Bourdain’s preferred joint. You’ll discover the rich past of every stop on our journey. Experience traditional watering holes like Vesuvio, Specs, Saloon, and Mr. Bings, with options for food stops. You’ll also take in legendary landmarks such as the TransAmerica building, Columbus and Coit towers or the Mission Dolores and Clarion Ally murals.
Your choices of food and beverages at every halt will cater to your own preferences and pace (30-60mins), even teetotalers have found the tour enjoyable. Be mindful that certain places are cash only.
We maintain small sizes for each tour to ensure a unique experience, and they span about 2 miles from start to end with a couple of gentle inclines.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.