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Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour.

Take a Walk with a Storyteller! The Surreal San Francisco Tour.

Overview

- Explore the city with San Francisco's most hilarious, imaginative and EXCITING storyteller!

- Enjoy original FOLKLORE and FAIRYTALES told by Clyde Always: a professional storyteller, published poet and decade-long resident of the City by the Bay. Hear about witches & wisemen, hobos & hipster-emperors. Bring your imagination!

- Get to know these three famous neighborhoods: the Mission, the Castro and the Duboce Triangle.

- Get insider knowledge of the best eateries, parks, shops and more. See beautiful street-art, landmarks and architecture. Experience the City like a local.

- BEWARE! Some of the information presented will be highly UNBELIEVABLE. Have fun sorting the fact from the fiction.

-A 2.2 mile (3.5 km) walk with no hills. One public restroom along the way.

- Please note: this tour is NOT for the whole family. Script includes profanity and you might see a nudist or two.

- Guaranteed to entertain, enliven and uplift. An experience you'll always remember.

City: San Francisco

Thu 05 Jun

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Starting at $32.00

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Thu 05 Jun

Starting at $32.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A tour of three neighborhoods, entertainment along the way

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Mission Dolores

After hearing a thorough history of the Old Spanish Mission, the tour will take a wild turn. Brace yourself for a fable you will never forget. . DISCLAIMER: only 51% of information provided is guaranteed to be verifiable. Guests are required to sort the fact from the fiction. "Never let the truth come in the way of a good story." --Mark Twain

Mission Dolores Park

On the beautiful lawn of the hippest park in The City, your host will entertain you with a traditional, San Francisco folktale. Before moving on to the next location, there will be an opportunity to use the restroom.

Harvey Milk Plaza

Get a glimpse of the Gayest Place on Earth and learn about the outrage known as the Twinkie Defense. Here, you will have an opportunity to purchase a refreshment from a local vendor: coffee, cocktails, ice cream, etc. Hot Cookie is a popular choice (featuring X-rated baked goods).

Corona Heights

Beneath the mighty mountain, you'll hear about the many eccentricities of Emperor Norton--San Francisco's most beloved kook.

Duboce Triangle

Among the rows of beautiful Queen Anne Victorians, your host will mystify you with a magical story all about a world traveler like yourself. . WARNING! Tour includes profanity, blasphemy, rhyming, drug-references and occasional nudity. The route is 2 miles (3.5 kilometers); piggyback rides available for an additional charge.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (93)

Katherinemarie_M

Feb 2025

Clyde was the best tour guide with whom I have ever traveled. He and his ukulele told stories about the history of San Francisco in such a clever and entertaining manner that the time flew. He spoke about famous people whom he had drawn in pen and ink to help us visualize them. We stopped by houses and spots that only a local could possibly know the significance, such as the “house that time forgot” or a labyrinth one block from where my daughter lived, and we never knew about it!! A wonderful way to spend an afternoon (or morning) in the city. He will even save you from being thrown out of town by telling you which names of the city will do just that. Thank you, Clyde and Kali.

mtcrampton

Feb 2025

I really didn’t know what to expect but I was hoping for a nice stroll around the city while learning some interesting facts about San Francisco. Clyde nailed it! He was so fun, whitty, and very engaging with all of us. There was 8 in our party and Clyde remembered all our names after the introductions! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

Sparkleandfly11

Feb 2025

Clyde was fantastic!!! I’m born and raised in the Bay Area and truly had the best time on this tour. You don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy this awesome experience. Clyde is a phenomenal storyteller, such a fun personality, so engaging and amazing at what he does! I highly recommend this walking tour, it was truly a wonderful experience. Thank you so much, Clyde!!!