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Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour.

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San Francisco, USA

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Overview

- Explore the city with San Francisco's most hilarious, imaginative and EXCITING storyteller!

- Enjoy original FOLKLORE and FAIRYTALES told by Clyde Always: a professional storyteller, published poet and decade-long resident of the City by the Bay. Hear about witches & wisemen, hobos & hipster-emperors. Bring your imagination!

- Get to know these three famous neighborhoods: the Mission, the Castro and the Duboce Triangle.

- Get insider knowledge of the best eateries, parks, shops and more. See beautiful street-art, landmarks and architecture. Experience the City like a local.

- BEWARE! Some of the information presented will be highly UNBELIEVABLE. Have fun sorting the fact from the fiction.

-A 2.2 mile (3.5 km) walk with no hills. One public restroom along the way.

- Please note: this tour is NOT for the whole family. Script includes profanity and you might see a nudist or two.

- Guaranteed to entertain, enliven and uplift. An experience you'll always remember.

What's Included

  • A tour of three neighborhoods, entertainment along the way
  • Bottled water
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Meeting Location

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Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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What To Expect

Mission Dolores

After hearing a thorough history of the Old Spanish Mission, the tour will take a wild turn. Brace yourself for a fable you will never forget. . DISCLAIMER: only 51% of information provided is guaranteed to be verifiable. Guests are required to sort the fact from the fiction."Never let the truth come in the way of a good story." --Mark Twain
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mission Dolores Park

On the beautiful lawn of the hippest park in The City, your host will entertain you with a traditional, San Francisco folktale.Before moving on to the next location, there will be an opportunity to use the restroom.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Harvey Milk Plaza

Get a glimpse of the Gayest Place on Earth and learn about the outrage known as the Twinkie Defense.Here, you will have an opportunity to purchase a refreshment from a local vendor: coffee, cocktails, ice cream, etc. Hot Cookie is a popular choice (featuring X-rated baked goods).
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corona Heights

Beneath the mighty mountain, you'll hear about the many eccentricities of Emperor Norton--San Francisco's most beloved kook.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duboce Triangle

Among the rows of beautiful Queen Anne Victorians, your host will mystify you with a magical story all about a world traveler like yourself. . WARNING! Tour includes profanity, blasphemy, rhyming, drug-references and occasional nudity. The route is 2 miles (3.5 kilometers); piggyback rides available for an additional charge.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco 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 (PDT). 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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  • Bottled water

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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 (PDT).
  • 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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