Excursion Haight-ashbury flower power tour at San Francisco

Revisit the 1967 'Summer of Love' during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion to the historic Haight-Ashbury District.

San Francisco, Haight-Ashbury District, Guided Walking Tour, Old Victorian Home Visit

Depart the pier with your guide for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Haight-Ashbury District. Upon arrival, begin your guided, approximately 2.5-hour walking tour. Your route through this historic district spans a 12-block loop narrated with mostly alternative or counter-culture facts and stories from the 1960s. Along the way, visit an old Victorian home, a guest house and modest museum filled with posters, books, and other period memorabilia. The old Victorian homes in San Francisco were constructed with old-growth redwood trees, and hippies liked these homes because they were gracious and spacious, and accommodated sharing with large families or communes.

Local Landmarks, Colourful Homes, Homes of Rock, Pop, and Folk Music Icons

Next, pass by other local landmarks popularised during the 1960s, including a home that was painted with no less than 21 different earth tones and built by the grandfather of former progressive California Senator, Alan Cranston. From here, explore the Haight's connection with the rock, pop, and folk music of the 1960s, a time when it was rife with icons from those genres. Your guide points out, or mentions, several of the homes in which they resided and/or recorded their music. At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: San Francisco, Haight Ashbury District, Guided Walking Tour, Old Victorian Home Visit, Colourful Homes, Homes of Rock, Pop, and Folk Music Icons

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 547 yards (about 500 metres), at times over uneven surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least two years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.