Sand Castles: The Remarkable Story of the San Francisco Embarcadero in San Francisco booking from $5.99

Sand Castles: The Remarkable Story of the San Francisco Embarcadero

Overview

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero.

• Find out how rising seas and increasing storm surges are predicted to flood streets, and the infrastructure above and below, and what the future might look like
• Hear from producer Claire Schoen who creates award-winning stories in sound for radio and podcasts
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

City: San Francisco

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.

What To Expect

Cupid's Span

The tour starts opposite Cupid's Span on the Embarcadero.

Ferry Building Marketplace

The tour passes through the Ferry Building Marketplace.

Pier 7

The tour goes onto Pier 7 before rejoining the Embarcadero.

Exploratorium

The tour goes around the outside of the Exploratorium.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (11)

christinemC9849GF

Oct 2021

This was one of the best walking tours I have ever done! It was like a walking podcast. So many stories were interweaving seamlessly. So many different experts talking about the San Francisco history and waterfront. Very dynamic and engaging. I learned so much!

Ellen M

Oct 2021

This tour was a walk along the beautiful waterfront of San Francisco. I learned many interning things about the waterfront that, even as a 30 year resident of San Francisco I hadn't known before. The stories were very interesting with many voices giving a different perspective on the things being seen. I highly recommend this tour as an opportunity to learn and see the historic waterfront of San Francisco.

tchr2018

Oct 2021

I was led on a beautiful walk along the Embarcadero, and "met" interesting voices along the way, including a hilarious kayaker. Despite having lived in SF for decades, I was impressed by how much I learned about the history of the city and the science of the bay, past and present.

Sand Castles: The Remarkable Story of the San Francisco Embarcadero

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