Walking Tour | Ferry Building
Dates and Times
- Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 12pm - 1:15pm
- Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am
Location
Ferry Building
1 Ferry Building
Details
Presented by SF City Guides
For much of the early 20th century, nobody traversed the Bay without going through the Ferry Building. At its peak in the 1930s, it was the second-busiest travel hub in the world, shuttling more than 50,000 people both to and from San Francisco each day.
When the city built its famous Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, ferry travel dropped dramatically and the building suffered for decades. City officials took notice and renovated the Embarcadero over the ‘90s, helping transform the Ferry Building into a world-class food market focusing on local artisan creations. Today, it remains an iconic landmark of the waterfront (and a popular establishing shot for movies set in San Francisco).
Take a wondrous trip through the centerpiece of the shoreline with a scenic walk along the Embarcadero and an exploration of the building’s gorgeous nave and shops. Witness the wholesale transformation of one of San Francisco’s most important historic structures, complete with unforgettable views of the Bay.
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