Tour Highlights...
Locals affectionately nicknamed the ultra-wealthy Nob Hill neighborhood “Snob Hill” it’s one of the most charming, picturesque, and historic areas in San Francisco. Your tour begins in scenic Huntington Park on the tip-top of Nob Hill. You’ll learn fascinating facts about Grace Cathedral, hear the chilling tale of the California Street Ghost Bride, and see where “Maltase F
alcon” Detective Sam Spade lived. We’ll walk the sites where the infamous “Big Four” Silver Baron millionaire’s mansions stood before the 1906 Earthquake and hear all about their scandalous careers and feuds. You’ll get the inside stories of the landmark Fairmont, Mark Hopkins, and Stanford Court Hotels, and see where Alfred Hitchcock filmed his classic movie “Vertigo.” Find out what secrets hide within the Pacific Union Club, the former Flood Mansion, that survived the Earthquake and fires. We’ll walk alongside Andrew Hallidie’s Cable Car tracks as we stroll down the Powell Street hill, passing the mysterious “Family” Men’s’ Club and infamous Madam Tessie Wall’s home. You’ll end your journey at Union Square, hearing about the resident Ghost of the Chancellor Hotel, Big Alma’s Statue in the Square, the beloved St. Francisco Hotel, and the fate of Barbary Coast’s Maiden Lane. Your Tour Guide...
Your “Victorian Gentleman” Host has lived in San Francisco, on and off, for 140 years or so. He knows all the tales worth the telling! He’ll take you all around Nob Hill and down to Union Square while sharing historic tidbits and juicy gossip. Walt Anthony is a dynamic performer with more than thirty years of experience in theatre and entertainment.
“Dapper in formalwear Anthony serves up saucy vignettes, with an easy-paced theatrical manner.”
–San Francisco Examiner–
Walt has an avid interest in San Francisco legend and lore, bringing history to life before your eyes. He has wit, exuberance, and an elegant style, making his tours unique and mesmerizing. Walt performed in the successful run of “Magical Tales of San Francisco” in his Union Square theatre for over two years, recounting true stories of the city’s famous and infamous eccentrics. Walt has been engaged to perform storytelling/theatrical magic for Fortune 500 corporations, business banquets, and upscale private events for three decades. He has been featured on Chicago’s WGN-TV, San Francisco’s KOFY-TV.
