City Hall and the Civic Center

Neighborhood: City Hall/ Civic Center

Description

After the original City Hall perished in the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco had a chance to think bigger the second time around. Civic Center is a campus that houses some of the city’s most important governmental and cultural institutions.

You’ll see — and be swept away by — the beautiful architecture, including imposing structures like City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the War Memorial Opera House and the State Building.

Minimal walking — but maximum awe.

Next Tours

  • Thursday, February 19 at 10:30 am given by George D.Sign Up
  • Tuesday, February 24 at 1:30 pm given by Michael B.Sign Up
  • Thursday, February 26 at 10:30 am given by George D.Sign Up
  • Tuesday, March 3 at 1:30 pm given by Michael B.Sign Up
  • Thursday, March 5 at 11:30 am given by Keith A.Sign Up
  • Tuesday, March 10 at 1:30 pm given by Michael B.Sign Up
  • Thursday, March 12 at 1:30 pm given by Robin S.Sign Up
  • Tuesday, March 17 at 1:30 pm given by Michael B.Sign Up
  • Thursday, March 19 at 11:30 am given by Keith A.Sign Up
  • Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30 pm given by Michael B.Sign Up
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Notes

Due to time-consuming security screening at the San Francisco’s City Hall, participants are strongly urged to not bring backpacks or large totes.

Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

This tour ends at the San Francisco Veterans Memorial across the street from City Hall on Van Ness Ave.

Location

Meet at the steps on the Fulton Street side of the Main Library between Larkin and Hyde Streets. Public transportation: MUNI line 19; MUNI/BART Civic Center Station

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Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 7 or more.