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Notorious San Francisco: Ghost & Crime Tour
San Francisco,
United States
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
On our Notorious SF: Ghost & Crime tour we visit the sites of Hollywood scandals, red light areas, opium dens, gang violence, Gold Rush era lynchings & kidnappings – & enjoy cocktails in one or two historic bars.
We start with the Fatty Arbuckle affair, the original sex scandal that changed the public's perception of celebrity forever (& lead to the 'morality clause' in contracts). Then we stroll down Maiden Lane, which is lined with designer shops now, but 100 years ago was the city's main red light district.
After that we visit Chinatown, an area of opium dens and gambling hellholes in days gone by. Next you'll learn about Gold Rush era SF. Then we dive down to the Barbary Coast, with its brothels & dance halls, often used to Shanghai unwary sailors (which is where the term originated).
We end the tour at the oldest bar in San Francisco, the Old Ship Saloon. Join our Notorious SF: Scandal & Crime tour & be haunted by these ghastly ghosts from San Francisco's past for weeks.
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Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.. Not recommended for children under 15 years old (adult content).. By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.. We can go into two different bars for cocktails on this tour, each for 15 minutes. You do have to be over 21 y.o. to order an alcoholic drink – but you don’t have to be over 21 y.o. to do this tour.. Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.. This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. Please book a private tour if you have mobility issues.
What's included
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.. Tour Guide
What's not included
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy the tour.. Drinks are not included.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Real San Francisco Tours
Meeting Point
The guide will be checking in guests the Northwest corner of Union Square - Powell and Post Streets - opposite the St Francis Hotel, from 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin.
Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.