Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour
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Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle.
• See the neighborhood's often overlooked sites including an ornate office building that's only 20 feet wide, and hidden gargoyles and walruses
• Hear from John King, the San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic, as he guides you around the Financial District
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Duration 1 hour – 1 hour 15 min
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour passes by the Hallidie building. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
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Stop 2
You'll pass by 130 Montgomery St where you'll be shown the easy to miss, but unexpected details about the building that is a treat for the eyes.
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Stop 3
The tour passes by Russ Building. You'll learn about the building before continuing the tour.
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Stop 4
On the tour, you'll get the chance to take in the city's largest office building, 555 California St.
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Stop 5
At this stop, you'll be shown some often over looked details of the building.
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Stop 6
You'll pass by the Omni Hotel and learn a bit about it while you walk.
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Stop 7
The tour briefly stops in front of 456 Montgomery Plaza. You'll hear about the building before continuing the tour.
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Stop 8
Hear about and see the outside of the Transamerica Pyramid on this tour.
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Stop 9
You'll learn about Redwood Park as you walk.
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Stop 10
The tour passes by the Robert Dollar Building. You'll learn about the building while you walk.
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Stop 11
The tour passes by the Stock Exchange Tower. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
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Stop 12
The tour passes by the Adam Grant Building. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0% refund if cancelled at least 0 day(s) before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
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