The Mission: An Epic Tale of DIY Walking Tour by Wild SF Tours

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Duration: 2h
Location: Mission District, San Francisco, CA United States | San Francisco, United States


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Off-the-beaten-path exploration of vibrant Mission District
Historic sites & landmarks like the 1776 Mission Dolores
Insight into the area's alternative scene & activist culture
Colorful murals, hip eateries & innovative independent shops
Passionate guide shares engaging commentary, games & songs

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of the Mission District
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Hip eateries, up-and-coming artists’ studios, and the oldest buildings in San Francisco—the Mission District is arguably San Francisco’s coolest 'hood, and the perfect place for diving into the independent and eclectic soul of the City by the Bay.

Meet up with your guide and make your way through the colorful and high-energy streets of the Mission District. As the former site of San Francisco’s original Spanish settlement, this sunny valley south of downtown is named for the Mission Dolores, a still-standing adobe church built in 1776.

The neighborhood is famed for more recent history, too. Over the decades, various social movements have taken root in this alternative and once-edgy area, and feminists, Latinos, artists, and activists are still fighting for the culture of the community today.

Roam past bright outdoor murals that celebrate the Mission’s distinctive communities and exemplify its focus on social justice, from the MaestraPeace Mural on the Women’s Building to the human rights-focused works of Balmy Alley. Pass taquerias churning out the neighborhood’s famous Mission-style burritos, shops peddling Latino wares, and innovative restaurants helmed by some of the city’s best chefs. As you walk, your guide shares anecdotes and facts and leads you in engaging songs and games, bringing the colorful history of San Francisco to life on this off-the-beaten-path adventure.