San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour

Departure Point

• The guide will be checking in guests the Northwest corner of Union Square - Powell and Post Streets - opposite the St Francis Hotel, from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin.Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

Return Details

• Tour ends outside this historic bar (the oldest continuously operating one in San Francisco). It's a 15 minute walk from the meeting point (around one mile distance).

Duration3 hoursLanguages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Westin St. Francis (hotel)335 Powell St, Union Square, San Francisco, CaliforniaWe begin the tour with the Fatty Arbuckle affair, Hollywood's first ever sex scandal (here in SF). It's not just a lurid story - it's effects are still felt today in many ways. If the hotel is open there's the option of having a drink in the very nice bar in the lobby.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Union SquareSan Francisco, CaliforniaDiscover a scandalous story about the statue at the center of Union Square.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Maiden LaneBetween Stockton and Kearny Streets, Union Square, San Francisco, CaliforniaLearn how this lane - which is now a beautiful pedestrian street, was once the heart of San Francisco's red light district.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: ChinatownSan Francisco, CaliforniaSF's Chinatown is the oldest in the U.S. and for many years the Chinese immigrants here were strongly discriminated against. Criminals also preyed on them - opium dens, gangs and murder were all prevalent here. Learn of some of the personalities and crimes as you walk the streets.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Columbus AvenueColumbus Avenue, San Francisco, CaliforniaThis is one of the oldest bars in San Francisco, dating back to when the neighborhood was known as the Barbary Coast. We usually take 10-15 minutes to get a drink - don't worry, you won't be shanghaied!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Portsmouth Square50 Walter U Lum Pl, b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, CaliforniaOne of the few buildings not to burn down in the Great Fire were the Hotaling warehouses. Is that because the whiskey inside was too important to lose?Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Jackson SquareLearn how the Gold Rush made SF what it is today. In those early years it was the Wild West, murder, robbery, kidnapping - and lynchings - were commonplace in this neighborhood.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The Old Ship Saloon298 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111This neighborhood used to be called the Barbary Coast and there wasn't a more dangerous place in the world. Robbery, assault, shanghaiing - it all happened here (but not anymore, don't worry :-).Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Comstock Saloon155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CaliforniaThis the oldest bar in San Francisco, built on top of a Gold Rush ship that was deserted by its crew back in 1849. It's the perfect place to end the tour.Duration: 10 minutes

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
• Not recommended for children under 15 years old (adult content).
• By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
• We can go into two different bars for cocktails on this tour, each for 15 minutes. You do have to be over 21 y.o. to order an alcoholic drink – but you don’t have to be over 21 y.o. to do this tour.
• Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
• This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. Please book a private tour if you have mobility issues.

Inclusions

• We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
• Tour Guide

Exclusions

• Gratuities not included, because voluntary. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy the tour.
• Drinks are not included.

Redemption InstructionsThanks for making a booking with REAL SAN FRANCISCO TOURS. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!PREPARATIONAllow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. We do NOT have a phone/email help center. There's no point. You have ALL the information you need right here.Be sure to wear warm clothing, nights are usually cool in SF and bring official ID, if necessary.TRANSPORT / PARKINGThere is parking in the area, but it can be hard-to-find and expensive, so please consider taking public transport, it will probably be faster than driving. The tour starts right in the heart of downtown San Francisco.WHERE TO MEETThe guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour on the corner of Post and Powell Streets, in Union Square. Please bring either a paper or electronic copy of this ticket for the guide.We normally wait 5 minutes for latecomers (if necessary) before starting the tour. We have an average of 10 guests per guide, so it's very likely there will be other people on this tour. We CANNOT hold for latecomers - it's not fair or professional. There are NO refunds if you miss the tour.TIPS / GRATUITIESIt's customary, if guests enjoy the tour, to tip the guide (this is a service industry). Obviously it’s up to you, but please bear in mind that our guides work very hard to make your experience enjoyable and a gratuity is a sign of appreciation. Guides are able to accept cashless tips via an app.FINALLY!Thank you again and see you on the tour.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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