History tour · San Francisco

History and Culture Tour by ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

Self-guided
About 3 h
Works in your browser
By ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

US$2One-off · no account · no subscription

Opens instantly on your phone
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Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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Length: About 3 h
Stops: 5
Route: 1.6 km
Starts at: ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
Price: US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in San Francisco, United States, made by ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time as you explore the living history of two of San Francisco's most influential neighborhoods. From the vibrant heart of the oldest Chinatown in North America to the literary haunts of the Beat Generation, this tour is a journey through culture and counter-culture. You'll discover historic landmarks that continue to shape the city's identity today.

Where it starts

The tour starts at ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel and covers about 1.6 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

Dragon's Gate
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Portsmouth Square
ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

What you get

A live map that leads you from stop to stop
Stories and photos at every stop, written by ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser