• Ferry Building - Admire this iconic landmark from 1898, which withstood the Great Earthquake, marking the beginning of your chocolate adventure. Discover how this historic port was transformed by the American artisan chocolate movement.
• Market Street - Take a leisurely walk up historic Market Street, crossing “The Slot” — the former class divide that once separated San Francisco’s communities. As you walk, you’ll be directly above the hulls of a Gold Rush fleet buried beneath.
• Lotta’s Fountain - Pass by Lotta’s Fountain, where opera stars once performed for thousands and families searched for the missing after the great fire. This cherished landmark embodies the city’s resilience following the 1906 earthquake.
• Dandelion Chocolate 16th Street Factory - Visit one of San Francisco’s renowned bean-to-bar chocolatiers, where modern pioneers have helped establish a chocolate capital. Learn the professional “Melt” technique here, uncovering hidden flavor notes in every bean.
• Union Square - Stroll through the city’s heart and witness the transformation of Maiden Lane, from a notorious brothel row to a luxury retail hub. You’ll also get a glimpse inside San Francisco’s only Frank Lloyd Wright building — a spiral ramp prototype for New York’s Guggenheim Museum.
• Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - Discover the story behind Domenico Ghirardelli’s innovative chocolate-making techniques, which turned chocolate into a durable survival ration for miners in the gold fields. Learn how Gold Rush prospectors, Swiss immigrants, and modern pioneers shaped this beloved San Francisco institution.
• Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland - Experience the world’s first Champagne Truffle, crafted with Dom Pérignon and traditional Swiss expertise, at one of the city’s most celebrated chocolatiers. Sample the flavors that have made Teuscher a cornerstone of San Francisco’s chocolate legacy.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Embark on a self-guided audio tour of San Francisco and delve into the city’s transformation beyond its tech roots, discovering the port reshaped by the American artisan chocolate movement. This walking tour takes you through the journey of Gold Rush prospectors, Swiss immigrants, and modern bean-to-bar innovators who established a chocolate hub amidst the remnants of earthquakes and sunken ships. Starting at the iconic Ferry Building, you’ll wander along historic Market Street, visit renowned chocolatiers like Dandelion and Teuscher, and walk over the remains of a Gold Rush fleet hidden beneath the ground. Master the professional “Melt” technique to savor chocolate like a connoisseur, uncover the true story behind Mary See’s chocolate legacy, and taste the world’s first Champagne Truffle. Don your walking shoes and bring your sweet tooth, and by the end, you’ll have a whole new appreciation for truffles.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.