On our walking tour of the Presidio (including Tunnel Tops!) JB Walking Tours takes you through history, not the boring history you learned in school, but with the sordid stories they never told you! A famous photographer who was also a murderer and an actress who was a Union spy are just a few of our stories. We'll discover Yoda and how Lucasfilm came to be a part of the Presidio. Visit our website for more details.
Note: Tour starts at one location and ends at another
We'll show you "then and now" photos of the park and tell stories of the soldiers and civilians that lived here as well as some who are buried here. On the main post, we’ll chat about what life was like for soldiers who lived here and discover the tragic, fiery fate that befell a very famous Army general.
Many tours drive in a rush through the Presidio on their way to the bridge... our tour slows down to walk, and shows you what you're missing!
Feel free to check out details on our website
Posted By : Toyota1994
The Presidio, which is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation area, was a former United States Army post. The National Park Service has repurposed the area to provide numerous recreational opportunities to visitors. The well-maintained trails offer opportunities for hiking and biking, There are several spots along the trails to get awesome views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Of course, the views of the bay waters are beautiful from everywhere. Unfortunately, parking could be an issue on busy days. But, the place is well worth a visit. One can spend hours and hours as one wishes.
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Posted On : 2024-02-09 00:01:27 
Posted By : 72suea
A great afternoon touring the Presidio with Julie, who was a fun, friendly, and very knowledgeable guide. She did an excellent job of blending history with current happenings to give us insight into the roll the Presidio has had in history, as well as current times.
She was very gracious in adjusting her schedule to accommodate us. In conversations ahead of booking I had asked if there was enough content for four locals familiar with the Presidio. The answer was "Yes" and I couldn't agree more. We learned so much and left with a much deeper appreciation of this wonderful SF asset.
If you are considering booking, don't hesitate! It was a great experience, well worth the very reasonable cost and time commitment.
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Posted On : 2023-06-28 14:15:07
Posted By : Psmetko
Julie was a knowledgeable hostess and so much fun to spend the afternoon with. The area was so beautiful and now the Presidio came alive with all the anecdotes. I recommend Julie and this your highly. We will take future tours with her
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Posted On : 2023-06-25 21:05:21
Posted By : theresar930
This walk through the Presidio to the Golden Gate Bridge was full of interesting history and information about the area. Julie, our guide, was fun, friendly and full of great stories as she is from this area. We had a walk, picnic lunch and fabulous views - I highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-06-19 00:48:22
Posted By : dixiemohan
The leisure walk through the Presidio and Tunnels park with a friendly guide full of interesting stories and history of the area.
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Posted On : 2023-02-09 23:23:13
Posted By : AgeofGrace
Our walking tour was better than we could have imagined. Julie was gracious, completely knowledgeable, positive with a passion for the Presidio and its history. She had interesting stories and responded to all of our questions with humor and sensitivity. She happily adapted to our interests and kept us engaged and curious. The tour gave us a perspective that many of us, although we all live locally, had not considered. By the end, we felt that we had spent the day with a good friend who took care of all of our needs. I couldn't recommend Julie more. Her communication prior to the tour was complete and professional. And she even sent us group pictures afterwards. This tour was beautiful and gave us a respite from the outside world. You can't go wrong.
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Posted On : 2023-02-09 15:24:53
Posted By : KClarkWalnutCreek_CA
We were a group of six women from a Bay Area book club. We've all been to the Presidio but never enjoyed it as much as we did with Julie...as one person said, "Julie is a gem." From the first phone call to meeting Julie in person, she was very responsive to questions and details of planning our day trip. Julie's knowledge of the Presidio was appreciated by our entire group. Do not hesitate to book with JBWalking Tours, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted On : 2023-02-06 18:24:12
Posted By : Sally S
I wish I could leave six stars for JB Walking Tours! I'm so glad that I booked this tour of the Presidio. My brother was visiting from out-of-state, and this was literally the only tour we took. We hit the jackpot!
Julie shared entertaining and fascinating stories about the Presidio - from the little details like the origin of the cannons at the gate and the haunted hospital - to the general history and current use of the buildings. She even introduced us to an archeologist who was literally digging up footings in the Presidio when we met her. What a treat! And to further enhance the context of the Presidio, Julie shared many historical photos on her iPad as she described the history of the area. This really rounded out the experience.
The pace of the tour was perfect (we got a lot of exercise!), and Julie's sincerity, humor and hospitality were spot-on. There's nothing like going on a walking tour with the proprietor of the company, and I couldn't imagine a better host than Julie. I've taken a lot of walking tours both domestically and internationally, and this one was truly top notch. Julie's tour gave us a great way to learn about the area, and to have fun in the process. Thank you, Julie, for a memorable day!
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Posted On : 2022-09-06 14:59:38
Posted By : joshf605
What a fun way to spend a day in SF! Went into this tour knowing little about the Presidio, Julie changed that by the end of our walk. Got to see the sights and hear about some history (including facts you wouldn't ready about in a history book). Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge was the perfect wat to end the day!
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Posted On : 2020-12-08 18:29:03
Posted By : matthewrZ5165PW
This walk was a Saturday well spent. Learned a lot about the presidio and had a view of Golden Gate Bridge that I had never seen before. Julie was great!
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Posted On : 2020-12-07 00:42:07
