Now a world-wide leather/kinky/queer destination, SOMA (South of Market) began attracting leather bars in the ’60’s. Find out why!
Learn about the raucous exploits of the ’70’s, when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars.
Hear about today’s bars and clubs, and what they used to be, including one on Folsom with a swimming pool.
Saturday, June 20 – 11:30-1:30pm – Guide: Wylde Honey
Sunday, July 12 -11:30-1:30pm – Guide: Wylde Honey
Saturday, August 15 – 11:30-1:30pm – Guide: Wylde Honey
Sunday, August 30 – 1:00-3:00pm – Guide: David Hyman
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The tour starts at the corner of Ringold Alley and 9th Street (i.e. on 9th, halfway between Folsom and Harrison Streets). It ends at 8th and Ringold.
The tour runs 2 hours. We walk about a mile and there are no hills.
It is free but registration is required.
Would you like to be trained as a Walking Tour Guide? Contact us!