40 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Independent travelers can enjoy the benefits of a sightseeing tour without the hassles of following a big group with this San Francisco self-guided audio tour. You walk around North Beach with a GPS-triggered smartphone app, and the audio plays automatically, so you can hear the neighborhood's stories while you stroll. Highlights include spotting the Transamerica Pyramid, visiting Jackson Square, walking along Broadway, and more.
The Transamerica Pyramid building was once the tallest skyscraper on the West Coast. It creates a distinctive urban skyline. It was built in 1972, and the idea of the pyramid was to “let light in to the downtown area” while claiming fame as the tallest building west of Chicago until 1982.
• Admission Ticket Free
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub hosts the famous “Purple Onion” comedy club. Woody Allen, Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce and Phyllis Diller all performed at the original venue around the corner as young upstarts. The club has now moved here and still hosts upcoming comedians.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Sentinel Building was designed by Salfield and Kohlberg, and construction had begun before the 1906 earthquake and fire. The framing survived the disaster, and the building was completed a year later.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Beat Museum was founded by Jerry Cimino in 2003, and is dedicated to spreading the spirit of The Beat Generation, which they define as tolerance, compassion and having the courage to live your individual truth.
• Admission Ticket Free
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