Vampire Tour of San Francisco


90 to 120 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

The Vampire Tour of San Francisco is a walking tour of Nob Hill, conducted by Mina Harker from "Dracula." The script contains approximately 85% true San Francisco history with fun vampire lore and humor mixed in. The tour is not gory or frightening, so it is suitable for all ages. Learn many fun and some surprising facts about San Francisco’s history and how vampires played an important role in that history. The walk is very easy, with no climbing up and down hills, and is wheelchair friendly.  The tour is conducted on the first Saturday of each month from May through October, and on Halloween night, starting at 8:00 pm.  Nob Hill can get very chilly at night, so please dress warm.  There will be a costume contest on Halloween night.  Those who do not dress up will help me judge those who do.  There will be some very cool prizes!

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Snacks

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108-2244

You will hear the history of Grace Cathedral, and how vampires played a role in that history. Unfortunately, the Cathedral closes at 6:00 pm, so we can only see the outside.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94109

The Nob Hill Cafe is open at the time of the tour, but we do not go in for dinner. You will hear the history of the spot where the cafe is located.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Huntington Park, California St - Cushman St Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94108

You will hear the history of Huntington Park, which includes the removal of the cemeteries in San Francisco.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pacific Union Club, 1000 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108-2280

You will hear the history of the house and the Pacific-Union Club, along with the history of James Flood, who built the house for his family before it was used by the Pacific-Union Club.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Fairmont San Francisco, 950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

You will hear the history of the Fairmont Hotel, particularly the hauntings at the hotel.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The InterContinental Mark Hopkins building, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108-2250

You will hear the history of the Mark Hopkins Hotel and how the Hopkins family acquired the land it is on.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions except heavy rain. Please dress appropriately. Nob Hill can get very cold at night.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No health restrictions.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
tobiassebastianf
October 2023

The eternal hostess had a wonderful way of weaving fact with fiction (or is it just fact?), and was just a charming person overall. She's a wonderful storyteller and made the experience so much fun. The little raffle, candy, and the ambience of her candelabra were lovely little touches. We'd whol...

KaylaD139
October 2020

Well, I am honestly shocked to share we purchased tickets for October 3, 2020's tour and got stood up. We waited at the corner of Taylor and California (pee the directive of the tickets) for thirty minutes, hoping to see a vampire walk up with her famous candles but nothing. Very disappointing an...

Ellen C
November 2019

I grew up near San Francisco. There is much about the city that I never knew. On a whim, I decided to spend Halloween on the Vampire Tour up on Nob Hill. I never go to Nob Hill. I've probably been to the Fairmont once to see a show. I was concerned about parking and driving up some steep grade....

Julia B
May 2018

A great experience! Mina was so informative and engaging while giving us a fun perspective on the always interesting and sometimes spooky history of the Nob Hill buildings. We really enjoyed her enthusiasm and energy while telling us secrets of old San Francisco. Very enjoyable

EFBensonFan
March 2018

Went on Mina Harker's Vampire Tour recently...she kept us entertained with stories and history on the hill. All in our party enjoyed it. Just the right tempo and mood for an enjoyable evening out while we were visiting THE City ! !

Shellley J
March 2018

A unique, fun tour. Costumed host Mina Harker tells tales and takes you on a nice walk that shows off SF landmarks and signature views. Note: WEAR LAYERS! Don’t go by the temperature. This is San Francisco and it gets windy and cold on the hilltops!

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