Urban Trek 3 - Enjoy Eco-Friendly San Francisco City Tours.



Civic Center (1:02 mins)



Alamo Square (1:01 mins)



North Beach (1:01 mins)







Meeting Place and Time:
Next to the painting across from the San Francisco Visitor Information Center entrance located at 900 Market Street, on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, next to the cable car turntable at Market & Powell Streets. Take the escalator in front of the Forever 21 store down to the lower level. Meeting time will be 9:30 am.


Included with price of the Urban Trek
  • An Urban Trek Leader with informative commentaries about the sites you will visit.
  • Two-way radio for use during the Urban Trek when necessary. (Note: $10 will be charged if lost.)

Not included with price for the Urban Trek
  • Cost of fare for MUNI.  Estimated cost for entire Urban Trek is $4.00.
  • Cost of meals and snacks during the Urban Trek. Trekkers are free to choose where to have a meal within the boundaries of the trek vicinity. Meals can cost from $6 to $25 depending on the place the trekker chooses. There will be a variety of places to choose from.

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San Francisco
Urban Trek 3 - Civic Center Plaza (City Hall), Alamo Square & North Beach

(Offered Wednesdays, starts 9:30 am)

Urban Trek 3 focuses on the history of the Civic Center area where the best Beaux Arts architectural style buildings can be found and enter City Hall. And Alamo Square where you will see the best example of Victorian houses and witness the magnificent panorama of San Francisco's skyline. And North Beach's colorful past where guests will have the opportunity to taste one of the best cakes in San Francisco (and the world?) when we have a coffee/tea break. Lunch will be at Union Street in Cow Hollow where there will be a variety of restaurants to choose from. As an added bonus, guests will get a brief history about the UN Plaza, Union Square, the cable cars, Muni and other historical events that occurred in San Francisco.

Summary of points of interest included with San Francisco, Urban Trek 3:
(Click here for details)
  • Rides on MUNI Metro & electric buses
  • U.N. Plaza
  • Civic Center Plaza
  • Walk through City Hall’s rotunda
  • See the Asian Art Museum, War Memorial Opera House and Davies Symphony Hall
  • Alamo Square - "Painted Ladies" & City view
  • Cow Hollow
  • Union Street - lunch break
  • Victorian houses converted into commercial establishments on Union Street
  • One of the last two remaining octagon houses in San Francisco
  • Park with Redwood trees
  • North Beach - Coffee/Tea Break
  • Union Square
Estimated end time will be 3:00 – 3:30 pm.

Please note that reservations are not guaranteed until a confirmation number has been provided to you.

Price:
$35.00* - 21 years old and over
$30.00* - Under 21 years old (ID required)

Cash only, collected at the start of the Urban Trek.

*Discounts apply for two or more Urban Treks.



Alamo Square


View of City Hall from Alamo Square

HELPFUL TIPS

The Urban Trek for San Francisco is done in a way to make it as easy as possible for anyone to complete the Urban Trek. Most walks are done at a normal pace for approximately 15 minutes before a rest period. Uphill walks are made as infrequent as possible. However, most parks like Alamo Square are atop a small hill to get the benefit of the best views of the City. Lunch break is about an hour to give the group time to enjoy a relaxing meal and some time to window shop. Most stops have public rest rooms available.

What to bring for the Urban Trek
  • Exact change for the MUNI fare. The MUNI fare is $2.00. Dollar bills are not accepted at the MUNI Metro fare gate but change machines are available.
  • Money for snacks and/or a meal.
  • Your mobile/cell phone, if you have one.
  • Snack or fruit in case you get hungry before lunch.
  • Sunscreen and a small bottle of water.
What to wear for the Urban Trek
  • Comfortable and sensible walking shoes because there will be a lot of walking.
  • Dress in layers. San Francisco weather can vary greatly from morning to afternoon and from neighborhood to neighborhood. You can remove or add a layer as needed.
Other helpful tips
  • Have a good breakfast before the Urban Trek
  • Anything you carry should not be too heavy that it will become a burden over the duration of the Urban Trek.
Physical requirements
To be able to complete the Urban Trek for San Francisco, you must be in good enough physical condition to do all of the following without assistance:
  • Walk at a normal pace for at least 20 minutes before resting.
  • Walk uphill (10-18% grade) for at least 1 City block.
  • Must be at least 18 years old. Minors should be accompanied by an adult.

Detail of Urban Trek – San Francisco #3

  • We will meet at 9:30 am next to the painting across from the San Francisco Visitor Information Center entrance located at 900 Market Street, on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, next to the cable car turntable at Market & Powell Streets. Take the escalator in front of the Forever 21 store down to the lower level.
  • After a brief orientation, we will take the MUNI Metro from the Powell Street station to the Civic Center station. The Trek Leader will explain the MUNI Metro system and give a brief history of MUNI.
  • Upon exiting the Van Ness station, we will walk through U.N. Plaza which was constructed to commemorate the drafting and signing of the U.N. Charter here in San Francisco. The Trek Leader will provide some information about that event.
  • At the Civic Center Plaza, we will see the Public Library, the Asian Art Museum, and City Hall. We will stop to take photos and the Trek Leader will give some information about the buildings. We will then enter City Hall and walk through its magnificent rotunda. As we exit the other side of City Hall at Van Ness Avenue, we will see the War Memorial Opera House, Veterans Memorial Building, and Davies Symphony Hall. The Trek Leader will explain the role Van Ness Avenue played in the 1906 earthquake. (Click here for link to photos) (Click here for link to videos)
  • We will take a MUNI bus to our next destination, Alamo Square.
  • At Alamo Square, we will see the “painted ladies” which are probably the most photographed row of houses in the City, if not the world. We will also have a spectacular view of San Francisco’s skyline as well as Twin Peaks and other parts of the City on a cloudless day. The Trek Leader will give some information about the park and the beginnings of San Francisco. There will be ample time to explore the park and take lots of photos. (Click here for link to photos) (Click here for link to videos)
  • We will take another MUNI bus to our next destination, Union Street.
  • At approximately 12:00 Noon, we will reach Union Street were we will enjoy our lunch break. Our lunch break will be about an hour to also give time to window shop or just enjoy the atmosphere of this neighborhood.
  • At Cow Hollow, we will walk on Union Street where we will see old Victorian houses that have been transformed into commercial establishments. We will also see one of the last two octagon houses left in San Francisco and visit a small park with some Redwood trees. The Trek Leader will explain why octagon houses were popular for a brief period.
  • We will take another MUNI bus to North Beach where we will visit Washington Square and see Coit Tower. The Trek Leader will tell you why there is no beach in North Beach and also how Washington Square relates to Coit Tower. We will then enjoy a coffee break here in San Francisco’s “Italian neighborhood.” (Click here for link to photos)  (Click here for link to videos)
  • We will take our last MUNI bus ride to Union Square. On the way, we will go through Chinatown. This will probably be the best experience we will have on the bus. Hope no one is claustrophobic.
  • This Urban Trek should end at approximately 3:00 – 3:30 pm.

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