Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine

Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine

Be informed and entertained on this one-of-a-kind 3-hour walking tour of downtown San Francisco, led by an impersonator of the late Emperor Norton. Self-proclaimed as the Emperor of the US, this 19th-century character comes to life as your guide leads you back to the past. Step into a time machine of sorts and learn about the Barbary Coast, the 1906 earthquake, and historic landmarks surrounding Union Square.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Barbary Coast Trail, 900 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102-2804

This trail winds throughout the tour and feathures numerous historical sites.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Union Square, 333 Post St San Francisco Shopping Districts, San Francisco, CA 94108-4901

The history of Union Square and the Dewey Monument.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Square, Jackson Street between Battery and Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94111

The history of the notorious Barbary Coast.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maiden Lane, Between Stockton and Kearny Streets Union Square, San Francisco, CA

Glamorous Maiden used to be lined with brothels.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lotta's Fountain, Coner of Geary-Market and Kearny Streets, San Francisco, CA

A gathering place since 1875, it's also where the yearly earthquake commemoration is held. Hear the stories of buildings that survived, Lotta Crabtree, Lola Montez, and Luisa Tetrazzini.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Portsmouth Square, 50 Walter U Lum Pl b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 94108

The birthplace of San Francisco and Chinatown's living room.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Cathedral of St. Mary, 660 California St Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 94108-2501

Hear the history of the cathedral and the passing of the Emperor.

Duration: 5 minutes