Golden Gate Bridge Tour: Taking History to New Heights

Your deep dive into the history behind the captivating Golden Gate Bridge begins at the statue of Joseph Strauss, where you’ll be met by your Walks guide and become immersed in the story of the bridge’s construction. You’ll learn about the man behind the architecture, and the lengths he had to go to to bring his improbable plan to fruition. As you learn, you'll discover fun facts about the bridge itself - like the difficulties faced when carrying out a repaint, or who actually ‘owns’ it.

After viewing the structure up close, it's time to take it all in from a special vantage point known to locals, but little known to visitors. Here, you can catch some panoramic snaps as you learn about the climate and ecology of the bay. On most days, this will mean coming face-to-face with Karl - the nickname for the ever-present fog that blankets the San Francisco Bay.

As your tour comes to a close, you’ll be taken back down to the base of the bridge where you can catch a bus back to the city center. Of course, we recommend that you go the old fashioned way - by walking across the bridge armed with your newfound knowledge to mull over. On a nice day, there’s really nothing quite like it.