Go West, Young Woman: Ten Daring Divas Who Did It Their Way is a two-hour walking tour by, for, and of the ladies. With a ratio of 56 men to each woman in 1849, San Francisco was only for the women who were strong of mind or strong of body. (Keep this in mind, boys: the Frontier Gal did everything the Frontier Guy did—only she did it in a corset.)
On this diva-led walking tour, we'll cover ten wild women who left their legacy on San Francisco's landscape, from Isadora Duncan to Maya Angelou to Lillie Coit. You’ll even learn about comedienne Phyllis Diller, who challenged women of her time with this: "Do you grab for all the gusto you can get? Or is it impossible because your hand is covered with an oven mitt?"
Starting near the shopping district of Union Square (no, you may not go into Saks!), you’ll visit the theatre district, Maiden Lane, Chinatown, and North Beach. Along the way you'll meet the feisty females who helped build this town and made the Wild West a little wilder.
Go West, Young Woman discusses the biographies of ten important San Franciscan women, and examines the history of the City through their unique perspectives.
This tour also addresses the sexism, racism, and classism that these strong women faced and eventually overcame. Aside from the aforementioned females, you'll learn about Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, Mary Ellen Pleasant, Lotta Crabtree, Ah Toy, Donaldina Cameron, and Julia Morgan.
tour distance: about 15 blocks tour duration: about two hours hills: mostly flat walking ending location: Columbus and Pacific, where Chinatown, North Beach, and the Financial Districts meet
This tour is very popular for birthdays, retirements, and mother-daughter outings. We can even run it backwards and end in Union Square for all you shop-aholics.
Union Square and the matron who's been overlooking it for 50+ years
Maiden Lane: Now (shop ‘till you drop) and Then (leave it on the dresser)
Back alleys of bustling Chinatown
The mother of California civil rights
Be a stand-up comedienne with Killer Diller
The "Creepy or Creepier" game
Plus fun facts about fearless females, giddy girl games, and San Francisco herstory
Advance purchase required. Tours usually sell out in advance! Get information, check availability & buy tickets online: Go West, Young Woman Comedy Walking
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Or to purchase by phone, call Zerve at 800.979.3370 or 212.209.3370 (int'l)
Here are our regular tours.
We can also customize a fun tour for your group or family. write us for more information
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