San Francisco's Barbary Past: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
San Francisco, US
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Duration 40 minutes
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Self-guided audio tour
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Offline access to audio
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Lifetime access to tour
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GPS-triggered narration
Explore San Francisco's vibrant Barbary past with a self-guided audio tour, featuring rich history and stunning bay views at your own pace.
Included
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Lifetime access to san francisco's glowing literary lights tour -
Voicemap application
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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Excluded
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Smartphone -
Transportation
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Food/drink
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Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Explore San Francisco's vibrant Barbary past with a self-guided audio tour, featuring rich history and stunning bay views at your own pace.
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant history of San Francisco's Barbary past
- Explore the iconic Transamerica Pyramid building
- Experience the famous Purple Onion comedy club
- Admire the beautiful Sentinel Building's architectural design
- Immerse yourself in the spirit of The Beat Generation at The Beat Museum
Meeting Point
Begins at the corner of Columbus and Broadway. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
San Francisco, CA 94133 , United States
What to expect
Transamerica Pyramid
The Transamerica Pyramid building was once the tallest skyscraper on the West Coast. It creates a distinctive urban skyline. It was built in 1972, and the idea of the pyramid was to “let light in to the downtown area” while claiming fame as the tallest building west of Chicago until 1982.
The Purple Onion
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub hosts the famous “Purple Onion” comedy club. Woody Allen, Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce and Phyllis Diller all performed at the original venue around the corner as young upstarts. The club has now moved here and still hosts upcoming comedians.
Sentinel Building
The Sentinel Building was designed by Salfield and Kohlberg, and construction had begun before the 1906 earthquake and fire. The framing survived the disaster, and the building was completed a year later.
The Beat Museum
The Beat Museum was founded by Jerry Cimino in 2003, and is dedicated to spreading the spirit of The Beat Generation, which they define as tolerance, compassion and having the courage to live your individual truth.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start at Columbus and Broadway. -
Visit City Lights Books along the route.
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Enjoy evening jazz at nearby cafes.
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Bring headphones for a better experience.
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Plan to pause for coffee at Cafe Vesuvio.
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