Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s rich literary history—and follow in the footsteps of the city’s most famous writers and luminaries—on this walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your author and journalist guide right outside the legendary City Lights Bookstore, and get ready to explore. In between visiting the Beat Museum, art exhibitions, and writer-beloved dive bars, you’ll learn about the city’s literary past.
This tour is perfect for readers, writers, and history lovers
Discover a new side of San Francisco on this literary history tour
Exploring on foot makes it easy to soak up the city’s ambiance
Learn insider stories and history from your author guide’s narration
What's Included
Free admission to the Beat Museum
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
In the alley between City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio Bar
Start time
03:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
From $60.00
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)