Discover the historic waterfront of San Francisco’s Embarcadero on a walking tour. Learn about its creation, potential demise, and the future of the area. Book now!
- Embarcadero - The tour takes place on San Francisco’s Embarcadero.
- Cupid’s Span - The tour starts opposite Cupid’s Span on the Embarcadero.
- Ferry Terminal Plaza - The tour passes by the New Ferry Plaza.
- Ferry Building Marketplace - The tour passes through the Ferry Building Marketplace.
- Ferry Plaza - The tour goes onto Pier 1 before rejoining the Embarcadero.
- Pier 7 - The tour goes onto Pier 7 before rejoining the Embarcadero.
- Exploratorium - The tour goes around the outside of the Exploratorium.
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- Audio tour via VoiceMap App on Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to English tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Experience the historical waterfront of San Francisco through a narrative of its inception, and the impending threat it faces with this guided walk along the Embarcadero.
• Discover the potential impact of the rising sea levels and escalated storm surges that may inundate streets and infrastructures both above and beneath, and envision the possible future
• Listen to the compelling audio tales crafted by award-winning producer Claire Schoen for radio broadcasts and podcasts
• Complete the tour within 90 minutes, or take your time to pause at various points, with the convenience to start and finish at your leisure
• Enjoy unlimited access prior to and following your booking date
• Opt for the virtual tour from the comfort of your home
Upon booking, you will receive a ticket containing instructions and a unique code under the section “Before You Go”. Simply download the VoiceMap app and input your code.
The app provides directions to the starting location and once you’re there, just plug in your headphones and press start. VoiceMap features automatic GPS playback, with guided directions for each turn. It also functions in offline mode.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.