Overview

The bustling city of San Francisco San Francisco is one of the most famous cities in the world and home to iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

You will witness some of the world’s most recognisable sights, and learn about the California Gold Rush which developed this once humble mission settlement into one of the United States’ most influential cities, the devastating earthquake of 1906, the hardships faced by Chinese immigrants here, the global influence of the Beat Generation and more.

Please note that this tour is only available in English.

Description

Stop At: Pioneer Park, Telegraph Hill Blvd., San Francisco, California 94133

Pioneer Park is a fantastic spot to begin our tour as it offers a breath-taking panorama across much of San Francisco including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the west.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, California 94133

Stunning views from the top of the Coit Tower give you the chance to admire San Francisco Bay and all its wonders.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway, San Francisco, California 94133

The Beat Museum is a hidden treasure of San Francisco and one of the world’s foremost exhibitions on the Beat movement of the 1950s and 60s. The writers of the Beat Generation have influenced literature, music, and culture for decades and works derived from that era have touched the lives of many people worldwide.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chinese Historical Society of America, 965 Clay Street, Chinatown, San Francisco, California 94108

For more than 50 years the Chinese Historical Society of America, or CHSA for short, has sought to preserve and promote the culture and history of Chinese-Americans.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, California 94108

At the cable car museum see first hand how the cable cars are powered, using decades old technology. Simply fascinating!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Fisherman's Wharf, Jefferson Street, Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, California 94133

Fisherman's Wharf is well known as a centre for shopping, dining and entertainment but these docks have been in use for many generations by the fisherman who have made their livelihoods on the waters of the bay.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: SS Jeremiah O'Brien, The Embarcadero & Kearny St, 45 Pier Suite 4A, San Francisco, California 94133

Wander to the machine gun areas, the gunners' quarters, down into the engine bowels, the rooms for the captain and all crew, eating area, and the bridge on the fascinating S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, California 94129

Walk along the giant iconic bridge of San Francisco, the Golden Gate bridge, and admire the scenery surrounding the area.

Duration: 15 minutes