San Francisco Trip Overview
Take a secret passage to the landmark Telegraph Hill, enjoy crisp views of the waterfront, explore the history of the Embarcadero, and the smell of wooden steps and lush greenery wraps around the winding Filbert Stairs at Telegraph Hill. Reach the summit and listen to local history at Coit Tower, a San Francisco landmark in Pioneer Park. Beyond the tower a hidden garden awaits, offering spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and infamous Alcatraz island.
Descend the masonry of the Greenwich Street steps to Levi Plaza, the headquarters of blue jeans, and visit Green Street Laboratory, where Philo Farnsworth sent the first television transmission. Following the breeze of the Old Waterfront, we’ll head to the coast. I’ll share pictures of the old days, when three-mast ships bustled along Yerba Buena Cove during San Francisco’s construction. Today, the Embarcadero waterfront hosts attractions like the Ferry Building––Our starting and ending point for this four-mile urban hike.
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Duration: 180 to 220 minutes
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Francisco, California, United States
Take a secret passage to the landmark Telegraph Hill, enjoy crisp views of the waterfront, explore the history of the Embarcadero, and the smell of wooden steps and lush greenery wraps around the winding Filbert Stairs at Telegraph Hill. Reach the summit and listen to local history at Coit Tower, a San Francisco landmark in Pioneer Park. Beyond the tower a hidden garden awaits, offering spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and infamous Alcatraz island.
Descend the masonry of the Greenwich Street steps to Levi Plaza, the headquarters of blue jeans, and visit Green Street Laboratory, where Philo Farnsworth sent the first television transmission. Following the breeze of the Old Waterfront, we’ll head to the coast. I’ll share pictures of the old days, when three-mast ships bustled along Yerba Buena Cove during San Francisco’s construction. Today, the Embarcadero waterfront hosts attractions like the Ferry Building––Our starting and ending point for this four-mile urban hike.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ferry Building Marketplace, 1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-4209
Explore the historic Ferry Building and learn the history of the Old Waterfront, and the Yuerba Buena Cove. Stop in the marketplace to explore various merchant offerings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133-3106
Coit Tower has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933. Learn the history of this beautiful landmark up on the hill.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Greenwich Steps, Telegraph Hill Greenwich & Sansome, San Francisco, CA
Descend the steps with spectacular views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Levi’s Plaza Park, 1270 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-1102
Today, this is known as Levi Park, but it is historically known as Frederick Griffing’s wharf.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Embarcadero, Embarcadero Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94111
We will walk a long the famous SF Embarcadero, taking in the views of the East Bay and the Bay Bridge.
Duration: 30 minutes
