Presidio: From Military Base to National Park with Tunnel Tops

Neighborhood: Presidio

Description

From Spain, to Mexico, to the United States — The Presidio has been home to more militaries than almost any other fortress in America. And for good reason: it’s a sprawling, fortified estate strategically located at the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula. During the Spanish-American War, it was where America’s troops were trained and shipped across the Pacific. A decade later, it would be an oasis for earthquake survivors, housing refugees and coordinating rescue efforts.

Lawmakers transformed the space into a National Park in 1996, and since then the Presidio has become one of the greatest (and greenest) places to explore in all of San Francisco. Join us on a walk through San Francisco’s panoramic, luscious park, with wooded areas and scenic views as far as the eye can see including the newly-created Tunnel Tops.

Next Tours

  • Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 pm given by Marjory K.Sign Up
  • Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 pm given by Alastair S.Sign Up
  • Friday, December 27 at 11:00 am given by Tim S.Sign Up
  • Saturday, December 28 at 1:00 pm given by Barbara C.Sign Up
  • Wednesday, January 1 at 1:00 pm given by Lawrence B.Sign Up
  • Thursday, January 2 at 11:00 am given by Harriet L.Sign Up
  • Friday, January 3 at 1:00 pm given by Blake H.Sign Up
  • Saturday, January 4 at 1:00 pm given by Jeff S.Sign Up
  • Sunday, January 5 at 1:00 pm given by Philip S.Sign Up
  • Friday, January 10 at 11:00 am given by Tim S.Sign Up
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Notes

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

 

Location

Meet at the Officer’s Club which is at 50 Moraga Avenue, on the Main Post.  $PAY TO PARK.

 

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Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 8 or more.