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Gold Greed and Gunslingers Forging San Francisco By Junket

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Overview

Come on our History Walking Tour of San Francisco!
Travel back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with this Gold Rush History Tour. You'll visit sites important to the early history of San Francisco, and by extension, all of California. From Portsmouth Square, to Sydney Town, to Pier 7, explore the locations, people, and legends that make up some of the darker side of San Francisco's early history, replete with tales of greed, discrimination, feuds, and lawless violence.

What's Included

  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Professional and knowledgeable local guide
  • Food and drink
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Kearny St & Merchant St
San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

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Portsmouth Square (pass by)

This was the center of the original city of San Francisco, before California was even part of the US. Legend has it that the California gold rush officially began here.
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Washington Street (pass by)

Discover the true story of the struggles Chinese people faced during the gold rush, which even included a fee for the privilege of mining at all.
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Wentworth Place (pass by)

Learn more about the Six Companies that governed Chinatown, and the Tong Wars, here.
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The Devil's Acre (pass by)

San Francisco is a city of contrasts, where a short walk can take you to a completely different place. Learn the history of the area known as The Devil's Acre, once such place in San Francisco, here.
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580 Pacific Ave (pass by)

Learn the history of the Sydney Ducks, a team of arsonists, in this, the area they controlled.
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The Old Ship Saloon (pass by)

In San Francisco, as ships were grounded with the changing shoreline, they were simply repurposed into buildings. This saloon is an example of this.
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Sydney Walton Square (pass by)

At this square, learn about "The Hounds" and the massacre that was the tipping point in creating an official police force for San Francisco.
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Shanghai Kelly's (pass by)

Discover the legend of Shanghai Kelly, the region's most famous "crimper".
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Pier 7 (pass by)

End your tour with the tragic tale of James and Belle Cora.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gold Greed and Gunslingers Forging San Francisco By Junket?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Professional and knowledgeable local guide
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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