Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour
Overview
Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour.
• Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved the way for everything from marriage equality to the popularity of the drag art form
• Hear from Tony Bravo, the San Francisco Chronicle's Arts & Culture writer, as he guides you around the Castro neighborhood
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Jane Warner Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
San Francisco
CA 94114, USA
This self-guided audio tour ends in the Harvey Milk Plaza.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
The Castro (pass by)
Jane Warner Plaza (pass by)
Twin Peaks Tavern (pass by)
Castro Theatre (pass by)
Moby Dick (pass by)
Rainbow Honor Walk (pass by)
Castro Camera (pass by)
Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy (pass by)
GLBT Historical Society Museum (pass by)
Harvey Milk Plaza (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P533
Reviews
Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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