• Portsmouth Square - This location was the heart of the original San Francisco, even before California joined the United States. It is said that the California gold rush officially started here.
• Washington Street - Uncover the real story of the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants during the gold rush, including a fee imposed for the right to mine.
• Wentworth Place - Discover more about the Six Companies that ruled Chinatown and the Tong Wars in this area.
• The Devil’s Acre - San Francisco is a city of contrasts, where a brief walk can lead to a completely different environment. Explore the history of The Devil’s Acre, a notable area in San Francisco.
• 580 Pacific Ave - Delve into the history of the Sydney Ducks, a group of arsonists, in the area they once dominated.
• The Old Ship Saloon - In San Francisco, as ships were stranded due to the shifting shoreline, they were transformed into buildings. This saloon is a prime example.
• Sydney Walton Square - At this square, learn about “The Hounds” and the massacre that prompted the establishment of an official police force in San Francisco.
• Shanghai Kelly’s - Discover the tale of Shanghai Kelly, the region’s most renowned “crimper.”
• Pier 7 - Conclude your tour with the poignant story of James and Belle Cora.

• Professional and knowledgeable local guide
• Thoroughly researched and accurate history

• Food and drink

Join the History Walking Tour of San Francisco!

Step back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with this engaging Gold Rush History Tour. Discover sites significant to the early history of San Francisco, and by extension, all of California. From Portsmouth Square to Sydney Town and Pier 7, explore the places, people, and legends that form part of the darker side of San Francisco’s early history, filled with stories of greed, discrimination, feuds, and lawless violence.

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