Why choose this San Francisco tour ?
Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour.
• Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved the way for everything from marriage equality to the popularity of the drag art form
• Hear from Tony Bravo, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Arts & Culture writer, as he guides you around the Castro neighborhood
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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What makes Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour a unique experience ?
Since the 1970s, San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood has been one of the foremost gayborhoods in the world. Explore its history with this self-guided audio tour.
The tour starts at the Jane Warner Plaza. You’ll hear how the tour works using the VoiceMap app as well as an introduction to the Castro neighborhood.
The tour takes you past Twin Peaks Tavern, the first gay bar in San Francisco, with plateglass windows to show that the community no longer had to meet in secret.
The tour passes by the century-old beauty of the Castro Theatre, which actor and filmmaker John Cameron Mitchell described as “a gay cathedral”.
The tour passes by Moby Dick bar where you’ll have the chance to see the mural on the side of the bar by artist Serge Gay Jr. “Gear Up,” which features wardrobe staples of different queer subcultures like a leather jacket, Converse Chuck Taylors, a red bandana, black Christian Louboutin high heels, and a sailor cap.
The tour gives you the chance to take in the plaques along the Rainbow Honor Walk — the queer version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame — which pays homage to queer royalty like disco darling Sylvester.
The tour passes by the real Castro Camera, where pioneering gay city Supervisor Harvey Milk ran his political campaigns.
The tour passes by the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. This San Francisco public elementary school was renamed for Harvey in 1996.
The tour passes by the GLBT Historical Society Museum, which houses over 900 collectables of LGBTQ art and history.
The tour ends at Harvey Milk Plaza, next to the home of Gilbert Baker’s world famous rainbow pride flag.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
