The Psychedelic Sidewalk Tour The Psychedelic Sidewalk Tour
The Psychedelic Sidewalk Tour
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Overview
Status
Normal
Start Time
May 25, 2025 (Sunday)
End Time
Location
San Francisco - See Directions Below -
Category
Standard Event
Club
Urban Diversion
Region
UD-San Francisco Standard Event
Sharing
All Clubs
Event Host
Jennifer Knops
Max Attendees
5
Max Guests
1
Cost Range
$0.00 -
$0.00
Step into the heart of San Francisco?s counterculture movement with a walking tour through the legendary Haight-Ashbury! Once the epicenter of the 1960s hippie revolution, this neighborhood is bursting with vibrant street art, historic landmarks, and tales of rock ?n? roll royalty. From the former homes of Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead to the funky vintage shops and tie-dye-clad locals, every corner has a story to tell. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready for a groovy stroll through the past, where peace, love, and psychedelic history come to life!
Basic Details:
The Psychedelic Sidewalk Tour: Haight - Ashbury
"If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair." – Scott McKenzie (from the song San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair), which became an anthem of the Summer of Love)
What to Expect:
Lace up your walking shoes and let's take a tour of the legendary Haight-Ashbury. The tour is led by a local guide with tons of knowledge of the area. Here are a few of the highlights we might see.
The Grateful Dead House – The former home of the legendary band during the late ‘60s.
Janis Joplin’s House – Where the iconic rock singer lived and partied.
Amoeba Music – A massive record store filled with vinyl treasures and music history.
Piedmont Boutique – Funky clothing shop with a giant pair of fishnet-clad legs sticking out the window.
Haight Street Murals – Psychedelic street art capturing the neighborhood’s counterculture spirit.
Golden Gate Park Entrance – The starting point of countless hippie gatherings, including 1967’s Human Be-In.
The Psychedelic Shop (former site) – The first-ever head shop, kickstarting the 1960s LSD culture.
Ben & Jerry’s (formerly the Straight Theater) – Once a concert venue where The Doors and Jefferson Airplane performed.
About our guide: City Guides volunteers are serious about sharing the fun of discovering San Francisco and its neighborhoods. Our purpose is to preserve and perpetuate the history and folklore of San Francisco and to celebrate its rich history of cultural diversity. In the spirit of our primary sponsor, the San Francisco Public Library, we provide this service free of charge.
This program is entirely based on donations. All proceeds benefit City Guides, providing free walking tours in San Francisco since 1978! Your gift ensures San Francisco history is accessible to all.
A professionally led walking tour of the Haight-Ashbury
Fun and energetic host
A new way to experience the City with your UD friends
Sorry, actual psychedelics not included??
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Warm layers because you know... Karl
We have very limited availability. If you're not able to attend please de-register yourself so that someone else can take your place. No-shows or cancelations <48 hours in advance may result in a $10 charge.
See you there! :)
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