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Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour

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Overview

If you want to see WHERE the Summer of Love took place (including the residences of folks like Charles Manson, Jim Jones, and Janis Joplin), WHY you can no longer be buried in San Francisco and experience WHO made Haight Ashbury one of San Francisco's most dangerous neighorhoods in the late 60's and early 70's- you'll want to join the next Hippie Haight Ashbury and True Crime Walking Tour. Equal parts history, architecture, and hauntings, we'll explore the underbelly of one of the most fascinating places on Earth. Your experience was designed by a sixth-generation San Franciscan who consulted numerous individuals, books, other tours and historical archives to put together this experience.

What's Included

  • Guided Tour with Local
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Buena Vista Ave W & Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

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End point

Hippie Hill
San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

We will end in Golden Gate Park, Hippie Hill, not far from Haight St and Stanyan St.

What To Expect

Buena Vista Park

This is where we'll begin our time together and talk about Haight history and the Summer of Love
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hells Angels House

We will stop at the former San Francisco HQ of the infamous motorcycle gang.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Janis Joplin house

We will pass by one of the former residences of Janis Joplin
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Jimi Hendrix House

We'll also swing by the "supposed" residence of Jimi Hendrix
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park

We will enter Golden Gate Park and finish our tour with some true crime stories (and pics!) on Hippie Hill.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haight-Ashbury Clock

We'll have more than enough time to snap a pic at the perpetual 4:20 clock at the famous Haight St & Ashbury intersection
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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Activity code: C-5500336P1

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour?
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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Guided Tour with Local.
The following is NOT included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Guided Tour with Local
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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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  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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