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San Francisco's Barbary Past: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

San Francisco, USA
  • 40 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Independent travelers can enjoy the benefits of a sightseeing tour without the hassles of following a big group with this San Francisco self-guided audio tour. You walk around North Beach with a GPS-triggered smartphone app, and the audio plays automatically, so you can hear the neighborhood's stories while you stroll. Highlights include spotting the Transamerica Pyramid, visiting Jackson Square, walking along Broadway, and more.
  • Explore San Francisco's North Beach on a self-guided smartphone audio tour
  • Take the tour when it's convenient—enjoy bay views by day, or busy nightlife
  • See famed spots like City Lights Books, Café Vesuvio, and the Beat Museum
  • Start the tour near public transit, at the Montgomery Street BART station

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to San Francisco's Glowing Literary Lights tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Broadway & Columbus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    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.

End point

  • The Basque Hotel
    15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 05/22/2026 - 05/24/2026

    Friday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 05/25/2026 - 05/31/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 06/01/2026 - 06/03/2026

    Monday - Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 06/04/2026 - 06/07/2026

    Thursday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 06/08/2026 - 06/14/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026

    Monday - Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 06/20/2026 - 08/17/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 08/18/2026 - 08/23/2026

    Tuesday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 08/24/2026 - 11/15/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 11/16/2026 - 05/16/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 05/17/2027 - 05/19/2027

    Monday - Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  • 05/20/2027 - 06/10/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Transamerica Pyramid (Pass By)

The Purple Onion (Pass By)

Sentinel Building (Pass By)

The Beat Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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