Why choose this San Francisco tour ?

Uncover the story of Golden Gate Park at your own pace with the San Francisco Chronicle’s affordable audio tour.

• Find out about arrogant tycoons, and one giant, stuffed 150-year-old grizzly bear on this hike around the famous park
• Hear from San Francisco Chronicle journalists Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight who crafted this tour from the best unknown stories around the city
• Do it all in 90 minutes 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 The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour a unique experience ?

The tour takes place in Golden Gate Park.

The tour starts outside of the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. You’ll learn about how VoiceMap works before setting off.

The tour takes you past the National AIDS Memorial Grove. You’ll hear about the memorial while you walk.

The tour goes past the Monarch Bear Grove. You’ll hear about the grove while you walk.

The tour passes by the Shakespeare Garden. You’ll hear about the garden while you walk.

The tour passes by the Music Concourse. You’ll hear about it while you walk.

The tour passes by the de Young Museum. You’ll hear about the museum while you walk.

The tour passes by the Japanese Tea Garden. You’ll hear about the garden while you walk.

The tour follows a section of Stow Lake. You’ll hear about the lake while you walk.

The tour takes you around Strawberry Hill. You’ll hear about it while you walk.

The tour ends next to the John McLaren Memorial Rhododendron Dell. You’ll hear about the memorial before concluding your hike.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


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The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: 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

  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

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Special Instructions:

    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

    Please be advised..

  • 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 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.