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San Francisco 1906 Earthquake Walking Tour

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  • San Francisco
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore San Francisco's 1906 earthquake history with a GPS-guided walking tour, puzzles, and landmark stops at your own pace.

About this tour

Travel back to the morning of April 18, 1906, and explore the San Francisco landmarks shaped by the earthquake and fire. This self-guided San Francisco 1906 Earthquake Walking Tour turns the city into an open-air history trail, with GPS guidance and puzzles to solve along the way.

Follow the route to sites such as the Ferry Building, Lotta's Fountain, the Old Mint, and Chinatown as you uncover stories of destruction, heroism, and renewal. The mobile app guides each step, while the flexible format lets you start when you choose, explore at your own pace, and pause or resume whenever you like. Look for hidden details and connect the city's surviving landmarks with the events that transformed them.

There is no physical guide, so bring a charged smartphone and follow the app's instructions. Choose the San Francisco 1906 Earthquake Walking Tour for an independent way to combine sightseeing, local history, and a scavenger-hunt-style adventure.

Highlights

  • Trace the story of the 1906 earthquake and fire through historic San Francisco
  • Visit landmarks including the Ferry Building, Lotta's Fountain, and the Old Mint
  • Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems at your own pace
  • Pause whenever you like and resume your route later

What's included

Included

  • Mobile app with step-by-step guidance
  • GPS-enabled self-guided experience
  • Flexible start time and the option to pause and resume

Not included

  • Physical tour guide

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Important information

  • Install the mobile app using the instructions in your confirmation email
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for visually impaired people, people with impaired mobility, or seniors over 80

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