Radical Combo Walking Tour: the Castro & the Mission by Wild SF Tours

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Duration: 5h 30m
Location: Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA United States | San Francisco, United States


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Chance to visit 2 of SF's most vibrant & exciting districts
LGBT history & equal rights movement heritage in the Castro
Sunny streets of the Mission—SF's oldest & artiest 'hood
City landmarks like the Castro Theatre & Mission Dolores
Engaging guide shares facts & stories with music & games

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of the Castro and Haight-Ashbury
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Dive into different eras of San Francisco's activist, alternative past on this walking tour through areas that have seen some of its most radical movements unfold. Uncover the human rights heritage and LGBT pride of the Castro, and then soak up the Latino culture and innovative ambiance of the historic Mission District.

Meet your guide beneath the signature rainbow flag that hangs in Harvey Milk Plaza and set out on foot through the Castro, checking out the colorful Victorians and stylish bars and eateries that line the neighborhood's sunny boulevards. See landmarks like the iconic marquee of the Castro Theatre and the Twin Peaks Tavern, and learn about the equal rights movements of the 1970s that turned Castro residents into social activists and changed the identity of the city forever.

Break from the group for an hour, or stick around and grab lunch with your guide before making your way to the afternoon meeting point at Dolores Park. With the help of entertaining games and songs, learn about the earthquake of 1906, and see 20th Street's row of pre-1906 houses, which survived the ensuing fires thanks to the golden fire hydrant. Hear about the efforts of neighborhood activists as you check out vibrant murals and street art from Balmy Alley to the Women's Building.

With your engaging guide leading the way, pass by of-the-moment eateries, classic taquerias, and an eclectic array of artsy boutiques and studios that showcase the Mission's dynamic and individual flair. Your tour concludes at the historic Mission Dolores—the oldest building in SF—where you can choose to stay on and explore the adobe church, wander among native California plants in its quiet garden, or simply head off in search of the district's best burrito.