San Francisco Presidio Historic Walking Tour

Explore the Presidio's Main Post on a captivating two-hour walking tour, immersing yourself in the blend of historic and modern spaces, with highlights such as the impressive Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Delve deeper into the unseen treasures, as an expert guide reveals intriguing stories of former inhabitants, narrating the park's vibrant history with poignant tales of a destructive fire, a heartbreaking love saga, and the remarkable courage displayed by soldiers..

A tragic fire, a sad love story that sparked a rumor of a ghost, and heroic stories of some of those buried in the National Cemetery (including the Buffalo Soldiers!)- we'll share all of this with you including details on what it's like to live and work here in this national park.

(Note: There is a 2 person minimum required to book this tour.)
More details about us can be found directly on the JB Walking Tours website.

Meeting Point

Lodge at the Presidio

105 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

We will meet on the lawn in front of the Lodge at the Presidio, 105 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129 in the Presidio of San Francisco.

What's included:

• Professional tour guide

Not included:

• Gratuities, food & drink

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, 94129, California

Starting from the Lodge at the Presidio, our 2-mile walk on the Main Post in the Presidio will take us thru historic neighborhoods, past the oldest parts of San Francisco, and into the National Cemetery. Along the way we'll share stories about the people who have lived and worked here over the Presidio's 240+ years. You'll hear stories of ill-fated lovers, a house fire affecting a famous general and his family, and stories of heroes and a spy buried in the National Cemetery.
We'll give you an overview of San Francisco's history and Presidio's role in its growth. Beginning as home of the Ohlone native people, to a Spanish, then Mexican military outpost, then U.S. Army base to national park site, the Presidio is now a park for the people!

Our walk meets at the Lodge at the Presidio. Hope to see you there!

1 hour, 30 minutes

San Francisco National Cemetery

1 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, 94129-1705, California

Stories of Buffalo Soldiers, a Union Spy, and a local Bay Area hero will capture your imagination, along with the spectacular view from the National Cemetery Overlook.
Be sure to bring your camera, the views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge are sure to inspire!

30 minutes