• Portsmouth Square - This was the heart of the original city of San Francisco, even before California became part of 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 people 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 at this location.
• The Devil’s Acre - San Francisco is a city of contrasts, where a brief walk can lead to a completely different area. Explore the history of The Devil’s Acre, a notable place in San Francisco, here.
• 580 Pacific Ave - Delve into the history of the Sydney Ducks, a group of arsonists, in the area they dominated.
• The Old Ship Saloon - In San Francisco, as ships were stranded due to the shifting shoreline, they were ingeniously converted 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 legend of Shanghai Kelly, the area’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 us for a History Walking Tour of San Francisco!

Step back into the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with our Gold Rush History Tour. Discover key sites that shaped the early history of San Francisco and California. Wander through Portsmouth Square, Sydney Town, and Pier 7, uncovering the stories, characters, and myths that reveal the darker aspects of San Francisco’s early days, filled with greed, discrimination, feuds, and rampant violence.

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