San Francisco: Cable Car History Walking Tour
ID: GYG1100869-1690440
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore San Francisco’s cable car history on a walking tour with a local guide. Ride the California Street Cable Car line, see historic buildings, and learn about the mechanics and history.
Step into San Francisco’s storied past with this highly praised walking tour that explores the history, mechanics, and cultural importance of the city’s iconic cable cars. Led by Bruce, a photographer and historian, this experience blends storytelling, visuals, and local lore to make for a memorable journey.
Ride up the California Street Cable Car line and see San Francisco's historic buildings. Learn how the cable cars were built, how they were almost lost, how they still work, and how they shaped San Francisco.
Benefit from Bruce’s photography research, which adds texture: old photos, comparisons with what things used to look like, and a sense of place across time.
Highlights
- Discover the history and cultural significance of San Francisco’s cable cars
- Ride the California Street Cable Car line and see historic buildings
- Learn about the mechanics and history of the cable cars from a local guide
- Enjoy a blend of storytelling, visuals, and local lore on this walking tour
- See old photos and compare them with the present-day cityscape
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a camera for photography
Be prepared for walking and standing (the tour is 90% downhill with slight uphill at the end)
Meet at the California Cable Car Turnaround at Market Street and Drumm Street (Next to the Hyatt Regency).
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Cable car ride (Note: your group will need to purchase a cable car ticket)
- Historical storytelling
- Photography insights
NOT INCLUDED
- Cable Car Ticket that each person will need to purchase
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
