Explore one of San Francisco’s 44 hills, and one of its original “Seven Hills”. Because of great views and its central position, Nob Hill became an exclusive enclave of the rich and famous on the west coast who built large mansions in the neighborhood. This included prominent tycoons such as Leland Stanford, and other members of the Big Four. Highlights include the history of four landmark hotels: The Fairmont, Mark Hopkins, Stanford Court, and Huntington Hotel. Visit the city’s largest house of worship, Grace Cathedral, and discover architectural tidbits and anecdotes about the railroad barons and silver kings. A true San Francisco experience of elegance, urbanity, scandals and fabulous views.
Arrive by 1:45 p.m. in order to check in.
The walk departs at 2:00 p.m. sharp and finishes at about 4:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in front of Caffe Cento, 801 Powell Street, SF
Also know: Tour operates rain or shine. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at check-in. Walks will be cancelled with fewer than six participants; you will be notified three days prior if it will be cancelled due to low enrollment.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
Explore one of San Francisco’s 44 hills, and one of its original “Seven Hills”. Because of great views and its central position, Nob Hill became an exclusive enclave of the rich and famous on the west coast who built large mansions in the neighborhood. This included prominent tycoons such as Leland Stanford, and other members of the Big Four. Highlights include the history of four landmark hotels: The Fairmont, Mark Hopkins, Stanford Court, and Huntington Hotel. Visit the city’s largest house of worship, Grace Cathedral, and discover architectural tidbits and anecdotes about the railroad barons and silver kings. A true San Francisco experience of elegance, urbanity, scandals and fabulous views.
Arrive by 1:45 p.m. in order to check in.
The walk departs at 2:00 p.m. sharp and finishes at about 4:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in front of Caffe Cento, 801 Powell Street, SF
Also know: Tour operates rain or shine. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at check-in. Walks will be cancelled with fewer than six participants; you will be notified three days prior if it will be cancelled due to low enrollment.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
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Caffe Cento
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
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