From Painted Ladies to Golden Doors: Architecture, Art & Murals of San Francisco
From Painted Ladies to Golden Doors: Architecture, Art & Murals of San Francisco (by tour van)
Let’s start by admiring the famous clock tower of the Ferry Building. Inside the building, we’ll learn about its architecture and history. Discover the location of the hidden public bathrooms, and visit its new marketplace shops and restaurants. Go inside the Old Post Office where you can see WPA-era murals by Anton Refregier. After this, return to the Ferry Building to meet your van. Travel to the top of Nob Hill, originally home to the mansions of the “big four” U.S. railroad barons, and still a place of wealth and magnificent homes. A don’t miss: gothic-style Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church. You will be awed by the detailed replica of Florence’s famous Ghiberti Doors of Paradise! Continue on to Alamo Square to see the world-famous Painted Ladies. Learn about the gorgeous Victorian homes and their connection to California’s famous Redwoods. These Queen Anne-style Victorians, known for their eye-catching bright colors and asymmetrical style, are privately-owned. These “Seven Sisters” have been featured frequently in movies and television shows, including Full House and Charmed. Finally, visit the Palace of Fine Arts, the last remaining structure from the 1915 World’s Fair. Depending on time, this tour may possibly include a picture-taking stop at a Fort Point location under the Golden Gate Bridge before returning to the Ferry Building, where the tour ends in either case.
Group tour: From 6 to 15 people by minivan
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be proposed to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.
Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Group tour:
Adult: $130 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $65.
Free for children under 5 years old.
Private tour: $1300 per group.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.
Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.
services included: 4h tour with a licensed guide by minivan.
Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.
Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.
Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.
Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.
Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.
Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.
Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.
Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.
Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.
Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.
Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
