THREE INDIVIDUAL TOURS SQUEEZED INTO A DELUXE
THREE-HOUR TOUR OF NOB HILL, CHINATOWN, AND NORTH BEACH
The Whole Shebang is FOOT! comedy walking tour’s flagship tour and our most popular romp through San Francisco. Covering the highlights of the City’s history and wending through three uniquely San Franciscan neighborhoods, this comprehensive tour includes everything but the kitchen sink. (Kitchen sink sold separately.)
Starting on exclusive Nob Hill before heading down to the world-famous shopping district of Union Square, The Whole Shebang discusses the early history of San Francisco and how it informs the City’s one-of-a-kind personality. Play games, answer questions, and take part in other silliness that is both informative and fun.
From Union Square, head to the oldest street in town and then to the back alleys of Chinatown, the largest one outside Asia. (There are larger ones in China, but there they are just called “towns.”) You’ll have a chance to take in the sights, sounds, and smells (good, bad, and otherwise) of the oldest neighborhood in the City—and visit a fortune cookie factory, too.
From there it’s only a couple of quick turns to North Beach, heart of the Italian community and long-time headquarters for the Beats and other non-conformists. The tour ends within a few blocks of dozens and dozens of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and other places to take in the sights of one of the world’s most distinctive cities.
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The Whole Shebang is a very comprehensive overview of the City's history and shows off three of her most distinctive neighborhoods.
If you can only take one tour while you're in town, make it this one. It celebrates the cultural, architectural, and geographic diversity of San Francisco in a one-of-a-kind way.
tour distance: about 30 blocks tour duration: about three hours hills: three blocks of steep downhill walking and two blocks of slight-mild uphill walking ending location: Washington Square Park in North Beach, near Columbus and Powell
This is our longest tour by far and isn't recommended for tourists wanting to avoid hills or being on their feet for extended periods.
The Gold Rush, the Silver Rush, and the Rushing Railroad
The invention of Levi's blue jeans
Ultra-posh Maiden Lane, Union Square's ultimate window shopping district
Painted ladies (these are buildings) and tainted ladies (these are well-built)
The Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906
A fortune cookie factory in Chinatown
Cable cars, famous stars, and historic bars
Plus jokes, facts, movie locations, architecture, literature, and everything else that makes this place unique
Advance purchase required. Tours usually sell out in advance! Get information, check availability & buy tickets online: The Whole Shebang 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
CHASING THE DRAGON
disorient yourself in the history and mystery of Chinatown