I wish I could leave six stars for JB Walking Tours! I'm so glad that I booked this tour of the Presidio. My brother was visiting from out-of-state, and this was literally the only tour we took. We hit the jackpot!
Julie shared entertaining and fascinating stories about the Presidio - from the little details like the origin of the cannons at the gate and the haunted hospital - to the general history and current use of the buildings. She even introduced us to an archeologist who was literally digging up footings in the Presidio when we met her. What a treat! And to further enhance the context of the Presidio, Julie shared many historical photos on her iPad as she described the history of the area. This really rounded out the experience.
The pace of the tour was perfect (we got a lot of exercise!), and Julie's sincerity, humor and hospitality were spot-on. There's nothing like going on a walking tour with the proprietor of the company, and I couldn't imagine a better host than Julie. I've taken a lot of walking tours both domestically and internationally, and this one was truly top notch. Julie's tour gave us a great way to learn about the area, and to have fun in the process. Thank you, Julie, for a memorable day!