San Francisco's Embarcadero: An Audio Tour on Climate Change
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Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero.
• Find out how rising seas and increasing storm surges are predicted to flood streets, and the infrastructure above and below, and what the future might look like
• Hear from producer Claire Schoen who creates award-winning stories in sound for radio and podcasts
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1.5 hours – 2 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour takes place on San Francisco's Embarcadero.
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Stop 2
The tour starts opposite Cupid's Span on the Embarcadero.
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Stop 3
The tour passes by the New Ferry Plaza.
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Stop 4
The tour passes through the Ferry Building Marketplace.
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Stop 5
The tour goes onto Pier 1 before rejoining the Embarcadero.
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Stop 6
The tour goes onto Pier 7 before rejoining the Embarcadero.
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Stop 7
The tour goes around the outside of the Exploratorium.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $9.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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