The Barbary Coast Tour

What to expect
  • Travel back in time to learn about the fascinating past of San Francisco's Barbary Coast
  • Walk the infamous Barbary Coast trail and see where Shanghai Kelly kidnapped sailors and the gold rush began
  • Hear stories about San Francisco's toughest saloons, lowest brothels and the legendary Bella Union Theatre
  • Visit the 500 block of Pacific Street, where many dance crazes that swept the world in the early 1900s were born
On this expertly guided walking tour, travel back to a rough and tumble world of gold digging and railroad barons to learn about the fascinating past of San Francisco's Barbary Coast! Walk the infamous Barbary Coast trail and see where Shanghai Kelly kidnapped sailors and where the gold rush began. Hear dark stories about San Francisco's toughest saloons, lowest brothels, and the legendary Bella Union Theatre from your expert local guide, and visit the 500 block of Pacific Street, where rough music halls produced the music and dance crazes that swept the world in the early 1900s!

Note: Approximately 1 mile of walking will take place during this tour.
Key Highlights
Price $25.00 per guest
Duration / Session 90 min
# Sessions 1
There are no refunds; all sales are final.

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