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History and Highlights of Golden Gate Park Weekend Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Come join us for an exciting adventure through one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks! The History and Highlights of Golden Gate Park Walking Tour will take you on a journey through the rich history and breathtaking highlights of Golden Gate Park.

Stops include the stunning Conservatory of Flowers, The DeYoung Museum, the historic Music Concourse and Japanese Tea Garden, The National AIDS Memorial Grove, and The Children’s Carousel. You’ll get to experience it all firsthand. I will share fascinating stories and insights along the way, making this a tour you won’t want to miss.

Lace up your walking shoes, bring layers (for changeable weather), and get ready to explore!

Note: This is a public group tour.
Private group tours are also available (product code: 5533090P3).

If you have any questions or want to scheduling further in advance, please contact Cool San Francisco customer service, tell them my product code: 5533090P1, and they will contact me. Thank you.

What's Included

  • Guided history and highlights walk through the park and out front of these locations.
  • Entrance Tickets, Food, Drink, Transportation
  • Attendees can purchase entrance tickets and visit inside these locations before or after our walk.
  • Gratuities
  • There is the Kezar parking lot at 825 Stanyan St. ($4/hour).

Meeting Location

Meeting point

501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

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Tours start at McLaren Lodge on the northwest corner of Stanyan and Oak streets. If we are a small group, we'll meet at the bench in front of the building. If it is a large group, we will meet at the benches on the left of the building.

End point

Stanyan Street & Haight Street, Stanyan St & Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

The tour ends on the park side of Stanyan and Haight street. This is 2 blocks from the starting point.

Start Time • 1:00 PM

What To Expect

McLaren lodge

This is our starting point, where the horticulturalist / botanist and designer of the park lived. We will learn about the history of the park outside of this building..
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Conservatory of Flowers

Learn about the history of this beautiful building – the oldest in Golden Gate Park – and it's extraordinary collection.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Music Concourse

Learn about the history of the concourse, and the 1894 California Midwinter Exposition.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

de Young Museum

Begun as the Fine Arts Building at the 1894 Expo, this museum houses a world class art collection and a beautiful free lookout tower and sculpture garden. We will go up to the lookout tower which is a free area.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Japanese Tea Garden

The oldest Japanese garden in the US, also established during the 1894 Expo, it's influenced by Buddhist and Shinto religious beliefs.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Comprising of 55 acres, it has a free botanical library and houses over 9,000 plants from around the world.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National AIDS Memorial Grove

This beautiful dell originally opened in 1921. It was the location of the dedication of the first World's AIDS Day in 1994.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park Carousel

Built in 1914, and renovated in 1984, this carousel is a work of art that still operates today. We will explore the glass enclosed carousel from the outside. Tickets are available if people want to ride the carousel.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haight Street

We will walk to this location – Haight and Stanyan Streets – the ending point of our tour and the east entrance to Golden Gate Park.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the History and Highlights of Golden Gate Park Weekend Walking Tour is as follows:Wheelchair accessibleTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyTravelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessApr 2025

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5533090P1


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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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