Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 12/14

Schedule

Sat Dec 14 2024 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Chinatown YMCA—on sidewalk | San Francisco, CA

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Walk with us to find forgotten vintage neon signs in the streets of Chinatown, back alleys and backstories are included.
About this Event

This tour includes some of the oldest signs in the city and although they may no longer light up, it is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs hidden in plain sight. We save the best for last: the glowing signs are at the end of the tour at twilight.

Spend an evening with San Francisco Neon authors and photographers Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan. Tours feature local history with architectural and graphic design insights to San Francisco's unique legacy of surviving neon signs. Photography and a lively Q&A are encouraged. Be prepared to walk 2 miles for approximately 1.5 hours, with rest stops.

Reservations details: We'll email you all the details for your tour, including public transit and parking tips.


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Vintage postcard of Grant Ave, collection of SF Neon. Photos above: Al Barna. Photo below by Charles Chapman: Neon walking tour group on Grant Ave in Chinatown, SF.

Small Print: Please note that we reserve the right to change/cancel the tour due to obstructions, stormy weather, or insufficient reservations. Full refunds issued for canceled tours. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being, and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities; and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you join this group, and purchase tickets, and/or attend any San Francisco Neon events; it shall be conclusively presumed you understand and agree to this policy.


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Where is it happening?

Chinatown YMCA—on sidewalk, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, United States

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Tickets

USD 19.45 to USD 37.05

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