San Francisco Cow Hollow Tour

New To The Site! San Francisco, USA

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3 to 4 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Once the home of the City’s dairy farms, Cow Hollow is now the cusp of SF's trendy, upscale culture. We’ll visit legendary rock & roll venue, The Matrix Club, where Santana, the Doors, & Jefferson Airplane recorded some of their most legendary sets. I’ll share some stories from the 60s & 70s when this psychedelic chateau was in its prime. Down the road, boutiques, top-class cafés, and artisan storefronts give the Victorian scenery of Union Street a new vibe. We’ll visit landmarks like the funky eight-sided Octagon House before ascending to the Pacific Heights district. Enjoy the fresh air & views at Lyon Steps before descending through spiraling gardens & sharp hedges to the Presidio. Here, we will learn about war history & Star Wars history at the Lucasfilm Campus. Our last stop is the lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts, where Greco-Roman columns & rotundas are twice as nice in the reflective pond. Then we head over to popular Chestnut street. "Snack stops" made for local bites!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Snacks available for purchase at local favorites

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Gough Street & Union Street, Gough St & Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

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We will meet at the corner of Gough and Union Street at the Octagon House

End point

Chestnut Street, Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA, USA

The tour will end at Chestnut street where guests can find amazing restaurants and shops to enjoy!

What To Expect

Cow Hollow

We’ll visit legendary rock and roll venue, The Matrix Club, where Santana, the Doors, and Jefferson Airplane recorded some of their most legendary live sets. I’ll share some stories from the 60s and 70s when this psychedelic chateau was in its prime. We’ll visit landmarks like the funky eight-sided Octagon House before ascending to the posh Pacific Heights district.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lyon Street Steps

Enjoy the fresh air and waterfront view at Lyon Steps before descending through spiraling gardens and sharp hedges to the Presidio.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Presidio of San Francisco

Here, we will learn about war history and (Star Wars history) near the Lucasfilm Campus.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Our last stop is the lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts, where Greco-Roman columns and rotundas are twice as nice in the reflective pond. See if you can spot any turtles, fish, or swans before we circle back to our starting point on Chestnut street.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-179776P5

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