San Francisco Historic Literary Walking Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus Ave North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133-4586

We'll meet outside the historic bookstore and discuss the book trial that changed the course of American history. I'll also give some insights into my friend, store owner, and poet, the recently deceased, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and how he took on the powers that be while publishing the counterculture Beat poets and writers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133-4507

We'll enter the wonderworld of the counterculture Beat movement. Artifacts from the 50s and 60s on display including first edition Beat poetry and prose books, the car used in the movie, On The Road, original artwork by legendary poet and book store owner, Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jazz mural, 606 Broadway & Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-4406

Wonderfully vibrant painting in the heart of North Beach depicting the arts and Jazz scene in 50s San Francisco.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Language of the Birds, Broadway & Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Outdoor art installation representing the great writers of San Francisco and their works.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Li Po Cocktail Lounge, 916 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108-1302

Old-time San Francisco dive bar where writers and artists have been drinking since the 1930s!

Duration: 20 minutes

• Free admission to the Beat Museum
• Entry/Admission - The Beat Museum
• Entry/Admission - Li Po Cocktail Lounge
• Entry/Admission - City Lights Booksellers
• Entry/Admission - Language of the Birds
• Entry/Admission - Jazz mural

• 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 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
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• 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

Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

03:00 PM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

2 hours 30 minutes