Discover the highlights of Cow Hollow, the Presidio, and Pacific Heights’and explore with just a small group for company’on this half-day walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide in Cow Hollow and take in the upscale neighborhood’s rock ‘n’ roll history and Victorian architecture before heading to the Presidio, and admiring its Golden Gate views. Along the way, glimpse everything from a Yoda statute to the Palace of Fine Arts.
- See a new side of San Francisco on a tour of its northern neighborhoods
- Exploring on foot makes it easy to soak up the city’s ambiance
- This small-group tour is capped at eight people to keep things personal
- Learn insider legends and local history from your guide’s storytelling
What To Expect
Cow Hollow
We’ll visit legendary rock and roll venue, The Matrix Club, where Santana, the Doors, and Jefferson Airplane recorded some of their most legendary live sets. I’ll share some stories from the 60s and 70s when this psychedelic chateau was in its prime. We’ll visit landmarks like the funky eight-sided Octagon House before ascending to the posh Pacific Heights district.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lyon Street Steps
Enjoy the fresh air and waterfront view at Lyon Steps before descending through spiraling gardens and sharp hedges to the Presidio.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco
Here, we will learn about war history and (Star Wars history) near the Lucasfilm Campus.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Our last stop is the lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts, where Greco-Roman columns and rotundas are twice as nice in the reflective pond. See if you can spot any turtles, fish, or swans before we circle back to our starting point on Chestnut street.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Max group – 8
