Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

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About this activity

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle.

See the neighborhood's often overlooked sites including an ornate office building that's only 20 feet wide, and hidden gargoyles and walruses
Hear from John King, the San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic, as he guides you around the Financial District
Do it all in an hour 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.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The tour passes by the Hallidie building. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Stop 2

Passing by

You'll pass by 130 Montgomery St where you'll be shown the easy to miss, but unexpected details about the building that is a treat for the eyes.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by Russ Building. You'll learn about the building before continuing the tour.
Stop 4

Passing by

On the tour, you'll get the chance to take in the city's largest office building, 555 California St.
Stop 5

Passing by

At this stop, you'll be shown some often over looked details of the building.
Stop 6

Passing by

You'll pass by the Omni Hotel and learn a bit about it while you walk.
Stop 7

Passing by

The tour briefly stops in front of 456 Montgomery Plaza. You'll hear about the building before continuing the tour.
Transamerica Pyramid

Passing by

Hear about and see the outside of the Transamerica Pyramid on this tour.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Ships at Hyde Street Pier

Passing by

You'll learn about Redwood Park as you walk.
Stop 10

Passing by

The tour passes by the Robert Dollar Building. You'll learn about the building while you walk.
Stop 11

Passing by

The tour passes by the Stock Exchange Tower. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Stop 12

Passing by

The tour passes by the Adam Grant Building. You'll hear about the building while you walk.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]