
San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour
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San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour is a 1-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $7 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 53 / 100
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- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $7 per person
San Francisco's northern waterfront packs more history into a single walk than most cities manage in an entire district. This self-guided audio tour starts at the Palace of Fine Arts, a romantic rotunda. You'll stroll
What you get
About this experience
San Francisco's northern waterfront packs more history into a single walk than most cities manage in an entire district. This self-guided audio tour starts at the Palace of Fine Arts, a romantic rotunda. You'll stroll past the restored tidal marsh of Crissy Field, along rehabilitated coastal dunes, and through the grounds of the former Presidio military base, learning how this land passed from Spanish colonizers to Mexican authorities to the U.S. Army before becoming a national park. As you walk toward the Golden Gate Bridge, you'll hear stories of its construction during the Great Depression. The tour ends at Fort Point, the only brick fort on the West Coast, built in 1861 directly beneath where the bridge now stands. Its four levels of cannons, Civil War-era exhibits, and rooftop views of the bridge from below make it an extraordinary final stop. This walk rewards the curious – bring layers, as the wind picks up near the bridge.
What's included
Included
- Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Doesn't include live guide
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
What you'll see and do
This self-guided audio tour takes you across Crissy Field East Beach to discover the story of San Francisco.
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The tour starts at the Palace of Fine Arts, a romantic rotunda built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which San Francisco staged to prove its recovery from the catastrophic 1906 earthquake and fire.
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Crissy Field
You'll stroll past the restored tidal marsh of Crissy Field, along rehabilitated coastal dunes, and through the grounds of the former Presidio military base, learning how this land passed from Spanish colonizers to Mexican authorities to the U.S. Army before becoming a national park.
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On this tour, you'll pass by and learn about the Presidio.
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
You'll walk through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, spotting well known San Francisco sites as well as lesser known hidden treasures.
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You'll walk past Crissy Marsh, and learn about the area as you walk.
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You'll pass by the Palace of the Legion of Honor. As you walk, you'll learn about the palace.
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You'll have a chance to visit the Warming Hut for coffee, books, and Presidio souvenirs with the bridge looming nearby.
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You'll pass by the West Bluff Picnic Area where you can pause for a quick refreshment or keep going and enjoy the tour.
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Torpedo Wharf
This tour takes you past Torpedo Wharf. You'll learn about its history while you walk.
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Fort Point National Historic Site
The tour ends at Fort Point, the only brick fort on the West Coast, built in 1861 directly beneath where the bridge now stands. Its four levels of cannons, Civil War-era exhibits, and rooftop views of the bridge from below make it an extraordinary final stop.
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco's northern waterfront packs more history into a single walk than most cities manage in an entire district. On this walking tour, you'll trace the stretch of shoreline from an international exposition site to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
This tour starts at the intersection of Beach and Baker Streets. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This self-guided audio tour ends at the Fort Point National Historic Site.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does San Francisco's Waterfront: A Crissy Field Audio Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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