San Francisco Presidio History Walking Tour

On our walking tour of the Presidio (including Tunnel Tops!) JB Walking Tours takes you through history, not the boring history you learned in school, but with the sordid stories they never told you! A famous photographer who was also a murderer and an actress who was a Union spy are just a few of our stories. We'll discover Yoda and how Lucasfilm came to be a part of the Presidio. Visit our website for more details.
Note: Tour starts at one location and ends at another
We'll show you "then and now" photos of the park and tell stories of the soldiers and civilians that lived here as well as some who are buried here. On the main post, we’ll chat about what life was like for soldiers who lived here and discover the tragic, fiery fate that befell a very famous Army general.

Many tours drive in a rush through the Presidio on their way to the bridge... our tour slows down to walk, and shows you what you're missing!
Feel free to check out details on our website

Meeting Point

Lombard Street & Lyon Street

Lombard St & Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

Meet at the Lombard Gate, located at Lombard and Lyon Streets in San Francisco. We'll be at the right side cannon (as you face the gate).
Please note this is tour is one way. It starts at one location and ends at another.

What's included:

• Hand sanitizer
• Guided walk through the Presidio
• Local professional guide
• Fully narrated tour

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Presidio

San Francisco, California

We start at the Lombard & Lyon street entrance to The Presidio, and stroll through the Letterman District (Lucasfilm ). Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities for pictures!
We'll walk through several historic neighborhoods, viewing the changing landscape as we learn about the history of The Presidio and it's future projects.

On the main post, we’ll hear stories about what life was like for officers and enlisted soldiers who lived here. Then, it’s onto the Presidio Officers' Club, one of the oldest buildings in San Francisco.

At the National Cemetery, we’ll hear curious stories of some of the people buried here, and take in a spectacular view of the bay from the overlook where we will eat our own lunches & snacks. After a break we'll continue our walk past historic Cavalry stables where the famous Buffalo Soldiers once camped, and check out the Pilot's Row historic neighborhood as we continue our walk to the Golden Gate Bridge!

25 minutes

Yoda fountain

1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, 94129-1494, California

We'll pay homage to Yoda and walk through the Lucasfilm outdoor campus (the former Letterman Hospital District)

30 minutes

Presidio Tunnel Tops

210 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay and Alcatraz. 14 acres to walk and also a playground outpost for kids.

20 minutes

Presidio Officers’ Club

50 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, 94129-1122, California

The Officers' Club is one of San Francisco's most historic buildings. We will stop outside the club and learn about it's history, it's cannons and hear about it's legendary love story...

20 minutes

Pershing Square

97 Arguello blv, San Francisco, 94118-1402, California

A stop here will give us a story of General John Pershing and his family, as well as explore 2 more bronze cannons.

15 minutes

San Francisco National Cemetery

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

We quietly walk the cemetery and learn it's history as well as stories of some of it's residents. A Union Spy, Buffalo Soldiers and a local Marin Olympic hero are just some of the wonderful citizens buried here. We’ll walk a pretty good climb up to the Cemetery Overlook for spectacular views and a chance for you to get that perfect Instagram photo.

45 minutes

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Battery East, San Francisco, 94129, California

We’ll stop at several great spots for photos of this iconic bridge and tell you the stories of Joseph Strauss, AP Giannini and Charles Ellis, the less famous engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge. From here we bid you goodbye so you can continue your walk onto the bridge!

20 minutes