Presidio: From Military Base to National Park with Tunnel Tops

Description

Every step of our walk through the Presidio opens a new chapter in this, the 250th anniversary of the founding of both the United States and San Francisco. From the Ramaytush Ohlone, the area’s first inhabitants, to the U.S. soldiers who trained here before heading off to war, you’ll discover how this storied military outpost evolved into a national park in our own backyard. Along the way, learn which three flags once flew over the post, see where refugees from the 1906 earthquake found shelter, visit a famous movie location, stroll through San Francisco’s oldest residential neighborhood, and hear the stories of the people who shaped this remarkable place.

We’ll finish at the stunning Presidio Tunnel Tops, a 14-acre park perched above two tunnels reconnecting the Presidio to the Bay. With sweeping views and thoughtful design, it’s one of San Francisco’s newest and most celebrated public spaces. You’ll learn how the park came to life and how the Presidio Trust, National Park Service, and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy work together to care for and enhance this 1,500-acre national park within the city. Come for the history—and stay for the views!

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Notes

Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

This tour ends at the Tunnel Tops overlooking the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.