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Presidio of San Francisco
Guided Tours
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In addition to scheduled events, the National Park Service at the Presidio offers a variety of scheduled ranger and docent led programs, and group programs that can be arranged by appointment in advance.

Below is a list of group programs offered by reservation only. Reservations accepted up to two months in advance of requested date. Allow three weeks to process requests. You may request a program by mailing or faxing us the following reservation form.

Get a Group Program Reservation Form in PDF format

ON- OR OFF-SITE PROGRAMS

Presented at the Presidio Visitor Center or your site.

Presidio Presentation - 1 hour - adult
What’s happening on the Presidio? A program about the general history and current plans for the National Park site.

OUTDOOR PARK PROGRAMS

Presented within the Presidio's boundaries, minimum 10 & maximum 30 people.

Changing Cultures - 2 hours - 8 to 12 years old
Discover the human history of the Presidio through the changing cultures and inhabitants of this area.

Urban Nature Discovery - 2 hours - 4 to 10 years old
A forest in the city? Come explore the natural creatures and plants that call the urban forest their home.

Houses, Heroes, & History - 2 hours - Adult
Explore the heart of the Presidio, learning about this former Army Post’s past and plans for its future.

Crissy Field Then & Now - 1 1/2 hours - Adult
Experience the transformation of Crissy Field and learn how the restoration project connects the its past to its future.

The Last Gun - 1/2 hour - 7 years old to adult
How could a 50-ton gun disappear? Participate in a demonstration of this last operational 1905 gun of its kind at Battery Chamberlin.


BUS TOURS

Transportation not included.
Tour the entire Presidio on your bus with a park guide. Visit sites of historical significance, natural beauty, and future projects.


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

If you are flexible with your scheduling, we can arrange a program of specific interest.

Sample topics include:

Coastal Defense
Historical Tour on Bikes
Natural History
Geology
Archaeology
Buffalo Soldiers
National Cemetery

For more information or to schedule a program contact:

Community Outreach Coordinator
Presidio Interpretation
(415) 561-2817 phone
(415) 441-1606 fax

or

Call the Visitor Center at (415) 561-4323
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Did You Know?
In 1915, a tragic fire at the Presidio claimed the lives of General Pershing’s wife and his three daughters. Pershing's son, Francis Warren, survived the blaze and chose to enlist in the army as a private during World War II. By the end of the war he had achieved the rank of major.

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Last Updated: August 08, 2009 at 12:38 EST