The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour
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On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their tales of the afterlife. This tour is guided by the voice of an experienced spooky Professional British Narrator and hauntingly creepy sound effect to set the mood for this ghostly walk through the streets of San Francisco. Simply go to the Westin St Francis's front door, press start tour, and put your phone in your pocket. Our App's technology will guide you step by step from there. As we walk, I’ll share with you the haunted locations and their spooky stories. You’ll learn about Chinatown’s dark past. The history of the 1906 earthquake. The gold rush era. The Jazz age. The Barbary Coast. And much more! It’s a tour of history, tragedy, mayhem and of course, ghosts. This is not a tour for the faint of heart. The tour begins outside the Weston Saint Francis. If you dare!
Departure Point
- This tour starts outside the Westin St Francis where you'll hear about its historic and spooky past. Go to the front and press 'start tour' then put your phone in your pocket and our walking tour technology will guide you through the haunted streets.
Return Details
- The tour ends at Dragon Gate in Chinatown. You'll walk through old haunted Grant Street and discover the tragic and spooky past of Chinatown and with a little luck you'll spot a ghost.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Westin St. Francis (hotel)
335 Powell St, Union Square, San Francisco, California
Tour starts outside the hotel. You'll hear about it's Jazz age past and the movie star that partied a little too hard here, leaving a ghost behind.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Beacon Grand Hotel
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
The Former Sir Francis Drake Hotel has a dark history, you'll hear about the couple that died in the lobby, and still haunt to this day
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hotel Emblem San Francisco
562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
This block was once home to immigrants of the gold rush era. On the walk you'll learn about the Gold Rush Era and the ghosts it left behind.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nob Hill Inn
1000 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Discover the story of the Great Earthquake that brought the city to its knees and the spirits it left behind.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nob Hill
San Francisco, California
On the tour we will walk through the historic Nob Hill area and stop by it's most haunted spots. You'll learn how the wealth came to settle here and who never left.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church
1100 California Street, , San Francisco, California
We will stop on the stairs of the Grace Cathedral and hear the story of it's most infamous priest, how is said to still haunt the church and the stairs, welcoming his flock.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
We will stop outside the Fairmont and hear the stories of the spirits that walk its halls, including the soldiers, the sisters and the prostitute.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Occidental Board Presbyterian Mission house
936 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Also known as the Cameron House, you'll hear the story of how women were trafficked from China and held in slavery, and the woman that freed over 3000 woman. And her ghost that never rests.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Hang Ah Street
Hang Ah Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
We will stop at the entrance and hear the tale of the woman that still haunts this alley, and you might just smell her perfume.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grant Avenue
Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
We will walk up the historic Grant street, formerly part of the Barbary Coast and also once known as Dupont Street, and hear its ghostly stories.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
San Francisco, California
we will walk through the first and oldest Chinatown in the USA, discover how it was settled during the gold rush era and hear the tales of the ghosts that lurk here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dragon's Gate
Bush St, What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, California
Tour ends here at the might Dragon gate.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
660 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
You'll see the old sign that has hung on the church for well over century warning sinners to change their ways.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You'll see haunted areas of Union Square, Nob Hill and Chinatown
- The App Audio Tour The Ghosts of San Francisco
- Go at your own pace and schedule
- Spooky Audio tour professionally narrated by a spooky British Pro
Exclusions
- No entrance tickets, no food, no in person guides (Its an audio gps app tour)
Redemption Instructions
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'chinatown0207'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'chinatown0207'
*It's recommended to use headphones
Follow the steps below to take the tour
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Scroll over on the "Top Cities" section until you find San Francisco. Click it and find "The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Walking Tour" and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'chinatown0207'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the Tour:
Go to the Westin St. Francis on Powell Street.
Open the tour in the app and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions.
Take the Virtual Walk after your visit to hear the stories again.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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