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    Victorian Home Walk

    4.9 (161 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Olivia A.

    Jay was AMAZING and so insightful with not only Victorian architecture, but also the history of SF. We were going to do a bus tour of the city and play tourist, but instead decided on a private tour with Jay and I'm so glad we did. His knowledge of the city - from era to era, the great fire in SF, economics of the city - it's all so vast and incredible. He is also very personable and kind. This is well worth the tour!!!

    Queen Anne Hotel and launch off point for the Victorian Walking Tour

    My fiancé and I were referred to Jay for a unique experience while in San Francisco and we both unanimously agreed this was the BEST part of our trip! Jay was so knowledgeable about the history and architecture of SF and the walking tour was a perfect route to highlight the old and new architecture in the neighborhoods. The route was very walkable and ended at a spot with some great restaurants nearby! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a short history of SF, beautiful architecture and a nice short walk and Jay will make sure you have a great time!

    Austin F.

    We had an AWESOME Victorian home tour today with Jay. From the beginning, he was super friendly and easy to schedule with. We met at 10am at the Queen Anne Hotel and got to tour the inside first. He gave us the rundown on the history of the hotel and the different Victorian home traits. We continued on through Lower Pacific heights, Pacific Heights, and eventually down to Cow Hollow. Every few houses he would stop and tell us what made it a specific style, and why they weren't another style. Jay was super knowledgable about all things Victorian, and the history of the city in general. Being already pretty knowledgable about architecture and some of SF history, I wasn't sure how much we would learn, but the entire time we were absorbing new information that you would never know otherwise. And any questions we asked, he knew the answers to. For anyone considering doing this home walk, sign up now. It's 100% worth it. Even if you aren't into architecture or San Francisco

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    Great tour! Jay was very knowledgeable! Wonderful cross section of homes! Would definitely recommend this tour!

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    Jay was super knowledgeable and fun. He knows his way around the area and had great recommendations.

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    Thanks for mentioning an important part of the tour. It’s fun!

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    My parents and I had such a nice time touring the neighborhood with Jay! He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much.

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