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History and Architecture Walking Tour of Nob Hill

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Learn the secrets of San Francisco's 19th century Silver Kings and Railroad Barons on this easy two and a half hour walking tour of affluent Nob HiIl. Learn tales of divorce, murder, and adultery while touring inside private ballrooms and gardens in the Fairmont Hotel. See where Tony Bennett sang " I Left my heart in San Francisco" the first time. Tour inside the magnificent Grace Cathedral with its famous Ghiberti doors and an historical museum at the iconic Mark Hopkins hotel. Enjoy unique historic memorabilia and photos in the sophisticated private Huntington Big Four restaurant. Stanford Court lobby is a renovated "techie" oasis of art. A local expert guide will walk with you in this architecturally significant neighborhood with breath taking views   
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  • Local guide
  • Fully-narrated tour
  • Guided walking tour of Nob Hill
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Departure Point

950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

  • Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, United States
    This is your departure point.
  • Hobnob Tours, San Francisco, California, United States
    Of all the many hills San Francisco is famous for, few contain the special history and strange regard of the local population as the hill - Nob Hill at the top of downtown. Once home to governors, lumber barons, railroad tycoons and wealthy land speculators, the hill at the top of California street played an integral part in the special history of what makes San Francisco special, weird, and unique. Your walking history tour of this once uber-affluent neighborhood begins at front of the Fairmont Hotel with your choice of a morning or early afternoon departure. After meeting your guide and the rest of your small group, you will proceed down the street with an introduction of how this single hill become home to some of this city's most famous and wealthy families. Names like Huntington, Hopkins, and Stanford still ring out more than 100 years later as your guide fills you in on the details of the business, social and political rivalries that once dominated the landscape. You'll learn how the cable car changed the perception of where the rich wanted to build their mansions and how this new form of public transportation tied the city together in a whole new way. You'll hear tales of the great earthquake of 1906 and how the fires reshaped the neighborhood permanently while discovering new restaurants, bars, and places to explore on your own. Once your two hour tour is complete, you'll have the option of eating lunch at one of the famous eateries near the top of the hill at your own expense.
    150 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A moderate amount of walking on mostly flat terrain is involved
  • Covid 19 restrictions. Guests must wear masks. Gloves will be provided. Guides wear masks and gloves. Guests must be healthy (temperatures taken). Social distancing ) as much as possible. Your safety is important
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Robert_J
24 Jun 2024
The guide was well meaning but seemed to lack a depth of knowledge about the architectural background and relevance of the Nob Hill structures. At times there seemed to be more emphasis given to "people stories" and historical anecdotes which grew somewhat repetitive since we live locally and already knew many of the examples and references given. We would have appreciated a more insightful and illuminating walking tour and incisive presentation on the architectural angle of the area as the title suggests.
Andras_V
02 Mar 2024
Pleasant times spent with the history of SF, and the US. Fascinating life stories! I learned a lot about the history of San Francisco and the influential personalities that shaped it.
Elena_C
05 Feb 2024
My family and I learned so much from Kathy! She was a wealth of information about San Francisco history and helped us look at our city through a different lens. What a great experience! 10/10 would recommend
This tour in USA is organized by Hobnob Tours

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