North Beach Underground Walking Tour and Beat Museum by Walk SF Tours



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Duration: 2h
Location: North Beach, San Francisco, CA United States | San Francisco, United States


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Exploration of the Beat movement in historic North Beach
Former haunts of Kerouac, Cassady, Ferlinghetti & Ginsberg
Fabled & iconic sights including the City Lights Bookstore
Vintage books & interesting exhibits at the Beat Museum
Guide shares stories of the beatniks' controversies & legacy

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of North Beach
Admission to the Beat Museum

Description:

Don’t know the difference between a beatnik and a beat? Discover more about both on this walking tour of vibrant, colorful North Beach, going beyond the Italian eateries to explore the area’s countercultural past. Meet your guide next to City Lights, founded in 1953 by the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and learn how this celebrated writer was nearly jailed on obscenity charges after a controversial poem drew unfavorable attention from authorities.

Pop into beat poet coffee shops, jazz clubs, and underground watering holes where Kerouac used to spend time, and listen as your guide recounts stories about the neighborhood’s Italian anarchists and its post-war adult entertainment revolution. Hear about the Gold Rush-era sailors and miscreants that originally populated these city streets, and learn how the hippie scene of the ‘60s took root in North Beach’s Beat culture.

At the Beat Museum, get a close-up look at the work of the artists that spearheaded the Beat movement. Check out vintage magazines, old letters penned by Kerouac and company, and the books and quirky souvenirs on offer in the gift shop before parting ways with your guide.



Cancellation Policy: 4 days
Know before you book: This tour is not recommended for children 15 and younger., At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place., Check-in is 10 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

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