I usually do not have time for walking tours at places I visit. With an internet coupon, I was intrigued to try this walking tour with Emperor Norton. I'm not from San Francisco, so was not familiar with Emperor Norton folklore.
Emperor Norton (today's modern incarnation) is very well versed with San Franciscan history. The walking tour in the financial district starts at Union Square and follows an easy loop with stops are various buildings. Emperor Norton has obviously established relationships with local businesses to show San Franciscan history allowing patrons views of some history inside buildings. The tour does in fact last 3 hours and was well worth the time.
We attended the tour early in our time at San Francisco to help familiarize ourselves with the town. He touches on some of the transportation and answers any questions you have. He certainly provides plenty of suggestions to explore on your own.
I would attend his other tours in San Francisco if we find ourselves back in town. Highly...
Read moreOne of the best walking tours we have ever taken. Emperor Norton is an expert on San Francisco history and makes the city come alive with tales of the earthquake and city live before and after. He gives you so much information that even a city native is going to learn new fun and historical facts about the city. The three hours flew by and we appreciated the restaurant recommendations at the end. The perfect way to spend some novel time a little time in SF! (don't call it Frisco:) Thank you Emperor for sharing your vast knowledge of the city...
Read moreAmazing tour, the tour guide clearly loves playing in character as Emperor Norton, sharing history, and is very knowledgeable about San Francisco and informative. In fact, he's so knowledgeable I'm confident even locals would learn something from the tour.
The tour is 3 hours but it doesn't feel like it because the tour guide is so engaging and entertaining the time passes quickly. Easily worth the 30 dollars. Just be sure to book in advance
Also after the tour, Norton has great restaurant recommendations of what to eat in the...
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