The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

3.5 (2 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Uncover the story of Golden Gate Park at your own pace with the San Francisco Chronicle's affordable audio tour.

Find out about arrogant tycoons, and one giant, stuffed 150-year-old grizzly bear on this hike around the famous park
Hear from San Francisco Chronicle journalists Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight who crafted this tour from the best unknown stories around the city
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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
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

Golden Gate Park

Passing by

The tour takes place in Golden Gate Park.
Conservatory of Flowers

Passing by

The tour starts outside of the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. You'll learn about how VoiceMap works before setting off.
National AIDS Memorial Grove

Passing by

The tour takes you past the National AIDS Memorial Grove. You'll hear about the memorial while you walk.
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour goes past the Monarch Bear Grove. You'll hear about the grove while you walk.
Shakespeare Garden

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The tour passes by the Shakespeare Garden. You'll hear about the garden while you walk.
Music Concourse

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The tour passes by the Music Concourse. You'll hear about it while you walk.
de Young Museum

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The tour passes by the de Young Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.
Japanese Tea Garden

Passing by

The tour passes by the Japanese Tea Garden. You'll hear about the garden while you walk.
Blue Heron Boathouse

Passing by

The tour follows a section of Stow Lake. You'll hear about the lake while you walk.
Strawberry Hill

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The tour takes you around Strawberry Hill. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Stop 11

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The tour ends next to the John McLaren Memorial Rhododendron Dell. You'll hear about the memorial before concluding your hike.

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

The tour ends next to the John McLaren Memorial Rhododendron Dell.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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

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.

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]