About this Event
The Mission District of San Francisco has an impressive array of classic watering holes, eateries, and cinemas with some of the best vintage neon signs in the city. It is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs in the heart of this neighborhood. There are two tour start times: 5:15 pm and 5:30 pm.
Your guides are San Francisco Neon historians Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan. This tour features eclectic local history with architectural and graphic design insights to San Francisco's unique legacy of surviving neon signs. Be prepared to walk for 1.5 hours with rest stops. Photography and a lively Q&A are encouraged.
Reservations details: Please include your cell number in case of any last-minute changes due to obstructions or stormy weather. We'll email you all the details for your tour, including public transit and parking tips.
Weather: We tour rain or shine (neon looks beaufiful in the rain) but we will reschedule in case of stormy weather and bad road conditions.
Small Print: Please note that we reserve the right to change/cancel the tour due to obstructions, stormy weather, or insufficient reservations. Full refunds issued for canceled tours. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being, and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities; and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you join this group, and purchase tickets, and/or attend any San Francisco Neon events; it shall be conclusively presumed you understand and agree to this policy.
Photos above by Al Barna
Photo below by Hoodline. L-R Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna in front of the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
On the sidewalk in front of the New Mission Alamo Draft House, 2550 Mission, San Francisco, United States
USD 35.98
