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History and Culture Tour by HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
1.6 km
Starts at
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
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 HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf. 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.

Delve into the rich past of the San Francisco coast, from its maritime origins to its industrial peak. This tour takes you through a unique Art Deco museum and a repurposed cannery that was once the largest in the world. You will discover how the area transformed from a working waterfront into the cultural and historical hub it is today.

Where it starts

The tour starts at HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf 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

  • San Francisco Maritime Museum
  • The Cannery at Del Monte Square
  • HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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