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San Francisco Historic Literary Walking Tour

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As an author and award-winning broadcast journalist, I give you the inside scoop on the neighborhood I've called home for more than 30 years. History, culture, and personal stories about the great writers who have worked and lived here. Our tour is the only comprehensive historic literary tour in San Francisco. We experience the Beat generation as well as travel back in time to the Gold Rush and Barbary Coast days when writers like Mark Twain, Bret Harte, Jack London, and Ina Coolbrith called San Francisco home. Also, we talk about the unique opportunities women and writers of color have had in this open city including Maya Angelou, Amy Tan, and Bob Kaufman. Enchanting, colorful, and oh so fascinating. Please join me on this magical trip though the wonderous city on the end of the continent.
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  • Free admission to the Beat Museum
Departure Point

Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA In the alley between City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio Bar

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Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA In the alley between City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio Bar

  • City Lights Booksellers, San Francisco, California, United States
    We'll meet outside the historic bookstore and discuss the book trial that changed the course of American history. I'll also give some insights into my friend, store owner, and poet, the recently deceased, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and how he took on the powers that be while publishing the counterculture Beat poets and writers.
    10 minutes
  • The Beat Museum, San Francisco, California, United States
    We'll enter the wonderworld of the counterculture Beat movement. Artifacts from the 50s and 60s on display including first edition Beat poetry and prose books, the car used in the movie, On The Road, original artwork by legendary poet and book store owner, Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
    15 minutes
  • Jazz mural, San Francisco, California, United States
    Wonderfully vibrant painting in the heart of North Beach depicting the arts and Jazz scene in 50s San Francisco.
    10 minutes
  • Language of the Birds, San Francisco, California, United States
    Outdoor art installation representing the great writers of San Francisco and their works.
    10 minutes
  • Li Po Cocktail Lounge, San Francisco, California, United States
    Old-time San Francisco dive bar where writers and artists have been drinking since the 1930s!
    20 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Stephen_M
18 Jun 2025
Tour guide didnt show. I was my one free day in San Francisco. This seems like a scam as Viator didnt even communicate with the guide that I had booked and one of the museums on the tour wasnt even open that day of the week.
This tour in USA is organized by scott lettieri

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