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
- Friday, October 11 at 1:00 pm given by Jocelyn C.Sign Up
- Saturday, October 12 at 1:00 pm given by Barbara C.Sign Up
- Thursday, October 17 at 11:00 am given by Tim S.Sign Up
- Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 pm given by Marjory K.Sign Up
- Sunday, October 20 at 1:00 pm given by Jeff S.Sign Up
- Friday, October 25 at 1:00 pm given by Harriet L.Sign Up
- Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 pm given by Alastair S.Sign Up
- Thursday, October 31 at 1:00 pm given by Blake H.Sign Up
- Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 pm given by Marjory K.Sign Up
- Sunday, November 3 at 1:00 pm given by Philip S.Sign Up
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 8 or more.