The Irish Influence in San Francisco Walking Tour

The Irish Influence in San Francisco Walking Tour

This is a fascinating insight to how the Irish influenced the early and subsequent history of San Francisco, from before the Gold Rush to the present day, with many heroes and a few villains, helping the city to become one of the world's most enigmatic locations. The stories reflect how the irish seized the opportunity to make their lasting mark in the development of this remarkable place, an influence that still exists until this day

Itinerary

We shall be walking from the Mechanic's Monument on Market St to various locations, such as Lotta's Fountain, into Chinatown, notably to Old St Mary's Square and Cathedral, before heading back through Chinatown along Grant Ave, concluding at St Patrick's Church on Mission St. There is one steepish, one block climb on Pine St, with the rest of the tour being downhill or on the flat. We offer the option to take a rest in an Irish hostelerie along the way, at guests expense. The walking and talking is at a leisurely pace, reflecting the pace of our guests

Stop At:

• St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109-6686
• St. Patrick Catholic Church, 756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113