The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

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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.

Additional Info

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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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.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

The tour takes place in Golden Gate Park.

Pass By: Conservatory of Flowers, John F. Kennedy Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

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.

Pass By: National AIDS Memorial Grove, Nancy Pelosi Drive & Bowling Green Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117-2752

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

Pass By: Monarch Bear Grove, 1028 Nancy Pelosi Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

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

Pass By: Shakespeare Garden, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503

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

Pass By: Music Concourse, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502

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

Pass By: de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502

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

Pass By: Japanese Tea Garden, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502

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

Pass By: 50 Stow Lake Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

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

Pass By: Strawberry Hill, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

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

Pass By: John McLaren Memorial Rhododendron Dell, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

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



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