Plan Your Visit

1840s San Francisco

Your Guide

Eric F.

Where We Meet

Look for me at

Meet near 565 Commercial Street, just east of Montgomery, where the location of the original 1850 shoreline is painted in bright colors on the street. Look for me: 6'1", in a red City Guides jacket. I arrive 15 minutes early — please join me!

Directions to meeting point →

Transit: Montgomery Street BART or MUNI — check transit apps for more options

Parking: Portsmouth Square Garage · Map →

The tour ends at: Leidesdorff Street — very close to where we started

About This Tour

What to expect

Duration

About 90 minutes

Hills & Climbing

One gentle slope. Everything on this tour is accessible.

Climate

Sweater or jacket recommended

Who's Welcome

All are welcome

A Few Requests

What I need from you

Cancellation

If you are unable to join, please cancel using the link in your confirmation email so that others may attend. I cannot do this on your behalf.

City Guides Policies

No pets. Service animals are welcome; disruptive or uncontrolled animals may be asked to leave.
Maximum group size is 6. Larger groups require a private booking.
Complete policies are on the City Guides website.

Donations & Tipping

Our suggested donation is $20/person.
I do not accept tips: please donate generously to support City Guides!

Restrooms

Before the tour:

Starbucks, 565 Clay — purchase required Map →
Public restrooms at the top of Portsmouth Square Map →
SF Historical Society, 608 Commercial — free entrance, restrooms downstairs (when open) Map →

During the tour: One stop is very close to the Portsmouth Square restrooms — but we do need to keep moving Map →