Unspeakable Vice | Queer History TOur
Dates and Times
- Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 11am - 1:30pm
- Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 11am - 1:30pm
Location
San Francisco Historical Society
608 Commercial St
Details
Starting at the San Francisco Historical Society, this exciting new tour explores the secret history of queer nightlife in the city, concluding with a round of drinks at a notorious North Beach location.
Guests will zig-zag by more than a dozen lost queer bars as they hear the stories of how the "unspeakable vice" of the Victorians found its place and, through the process, gained a powerful voice. The tour ends at Maggy McGary's pub—the site of an infamous lesbian hook-up spot on Grant Avenue.
Tour Details
- Tours Led By: Expert Shawn Sprockett
- Starting Point: 608 Commercial St. (SF Historical Society)
- Ending Point: Maggy McGary’s pub at 1353 Grant Ave, North Beach
- Maximum Attendees: 20 people
- Rain Policy: In case of rain, the tour will be rescheduled.
- Age Restriction: Must be 21 years old to attend. (Limit 1 free drink per guest.)
Price & Ticketing
- Public Admission: $35 per person (includes one alcoholic beverage)
- Members: $10 with discount code
SF History Members can find the membership code in their E-newsletter, which goes out the first week of every month. The code must be applied at checkout.