San Francisco's Barbary Past: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
This self-guided GPS audio tour takes you on a meander through a beautifully preserved corner of San Francisco. Through North Beach, the home of the beats, punks and jazz to Jackson Square where Gold Miners came to weigh gold, carouse and sleep.
The route begins at the corner of Columbus and Broadway. The intersection may be reached by taking BART to Montgomery Street and walking east on Montgomery, or by MUNI bus.
Taking this tour in the daytime is lovely because of the bay views, but the evening is also magical. The cafes are bustling and the bookstores and bars offer both ticketed and free jazz, poetry readings and other entertainment.
Along the way you can stop at City Lights Books, Cafe Vesuvio, The Beat Museum, Neibaum Coppola, Cafe Pucchini and Stella Bakery.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to San Francisco's Glowing Literary Lights tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Romolo Place
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:59 PM
What To Expect
Transamerica Pyramid (Pass By)
The Purple Onion (Pass By)
Sentinel Building (Pass By)
The Beat Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Lifetime access to San Francisco's Glowing Literary Lights tour.VoiceMap Application.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. The following is NOT included: Smartphone.Transportation.Food/Drink.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route. Read more Apr 2025
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