Private tour in San Francisco Ryan C
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Originally from the east coast, but have been a San Francisco local since 2000. I am the owner of a walking tour company, and over the past fourteen years, I have given over 3000 tours to guests from all over the world. I offer six different tours of the neighborhoods of San Francisco. . . The Castro, Mission district, Telegraph Hill, Eureka Valley, Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights, Chinatown, North Beach, Russian Hill and Golden Gate Park. All of the tours are approximately four miles each, cover various neighborhoods, and have at least one hill and one stairway on them. I take people to hidden stairways and gardens, amazing vistas, and famous landmarks. Along the way, I use my iPad to show relevant historical photos that are arranged in order of the stops on the tour. The tours were all designed as loops, with the start and finish a landmark spot, so guests do not get lost when the tour is finished. It has long been a dream of mine to own a business like I have, and I am extremely knowledgable and passionate about everything that is San Francisco. 7 year member of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society 3 year member of San Francisco Tour Guide Guild Business is licensed with the City of San Francisco Studied with Improv Olympic in Los Angeles Fully insured Bachelor of Arts from University of Massachusetts at Amherst
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Urban hike through history on our Four Peaks tour of San Francisco's charming neighborhood, Eureka Valley. This multicultural "neck of the woods" spans the Castro District, Twin Peaks, Corona Heights, and Dolores Heights--but this neighborhood wasn't so glamorous 100 years ago; Eureka Valley was known as the outskirts of the City. The place where Market Street stopped and cows grazed. Uncover the history of the Eureka Valley as we investigate relics of the 1850's outskirts & the churches of the 1890's Irish community. We'll travel through streets that were abandoned in the 60's and brought back to life in 70's by the flourishing LGBTQ + community. Locals & visitors alike can appreciate these untold moments in history as we explore the best vistas in San Francisco. We'll visit secret staircases and hidden concrete slides. Secluded gardens and a certain podium with a missing statue. At the peak of Corona Heights, we'll conclude we'll conclude at the lesser-known, but fascinating Randall Museum.
- Harvey Milk Plaza - Castro Theater - Castro Camera Shop (Harvey Milk HQ) - Seward Street Slides - Corwin Garden - Kite Hill - Pemberton Steps - Tank Hill - Mount Olympus - Vulcan Stairway - Corona Heights - Randall Museum - Pink Triangle Park
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Walking Tour - Please wear comfortable shoes.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The meeting spot is under the big rainbow flag at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets. Above the Castro Street Muni Station.
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