See the Old Basque Town of San Francisco

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Helen Wills Park, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Meet at entrance of Helen Wills Park on corner of Broadway and Larkin. See where there used to be a Basque handball court in the heart of San Francisco.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Robert Levy Broadway Tunnel, 1099-1063 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133-4205

Bypass the tunnel to the section of Broadway that housed the Basque hotels and restaurants. Enjoy views of the Bay Bridge and Transamerica Pyramid along the way!

Stop At: Hack Temple, 906 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Admire the facade of the old Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108

Walk down Broadway, the border of modern day Chinatown, which used to have several Basque hotels, restaurants, and bars. We will visit the locations of the former Basque businesses of San Francisco.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Transamerica Pyramid, 600 Montgomery St Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94111-2702

Snap a photo of this iconic San Francisco skyscraper.

Stop At: The Basque Hotel, 15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Finish off the tour with photos of the Basque Hotel sign and an optional visit inside its former Basque restaurant and bar.

Duration: 5 minutes

Included
  • Guided by a knowledgeable, local Basque American tour leader
  • Leisurely stroll with cultural and historical commentary
  • Several interesting stops along the route
  • Basque Hotel photo opportunities
Not included
  • Gratuities (appreciated, but completely at your discretion)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - Hack Temple
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
50% Original
30% Sport
25%