Victorian Home Walk
San Francisco, CA 94114-1238
Phone: (415) 252-9485
- Cross Street:
- Noe Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11am
Editorial Review for Victorian Home Walk – by Tamar Love
Overview
A wonderful look into the city's history, the Victorian Home Walk is a must for anyone visiting or living in San Francisco. The tour, founded by architecure maven Jay Gifford, usually consists of groups of fewer than 20 people. Don't be afraid of getting winded--the undemanding (and tour-bus free) route begins in Japantown and winds through the flats of Pacific Heights.
Facts
Gifford, a long-time resident of San Francisco, is incredibly personable and frighteningly well-informed. While explaining the differences between Queen Anne, Italianate and Stick-Style architecture, the informal Gifford throws in a few juicy historical anecdotes about the former locations of San Francisco's hottest bordellos. He may even confide "I get my best dirt from my clients."
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe tour begins at Union Square at the corner of Powell and Post Streets. No reservations are required for the 2.5 hour tour.
The ExtrasYou'll see the "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Party of Five" houses, and homes owned (or formerly owned) by Robin Williams, Don Johnson, the late Mary Martin, Tom Wolfe, Michael Tilson Thomas, Herb Caen and Jessica McClintock.
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