This event is in the past.It took place on March 31, 2026 at One Market Plaza.




Walk the street that nearly got its surveyor lynched. This free tour traces Market Street from an unpopular 1847 proposal to its glittering post-earthquake rebirth as the "Path of Gold," with sculptures by Arthur Putnam and Douglas Tilden and architectural stunners like the Palace Hotel.
Free walking tour
Gold Rush history
1906 earthquake stories
Architecture enthusiasts
Tips
♿no hills, wheelchairs welcome
🧥bring layers, it's SF
👥groups of 7+ need private booking
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Tour
Financial District




Walk the street that nearly got its surveyor lynched. This free tour traces Market Street from an unpopular 1847 proposal to its glittering post-earthquake rebirth as the "Path of Gold," with sculptures by Arthur Putnam and Douglas Tilden and architectural stunners like the Palace Hotel.
Free walking tour
Gold Rush history
1906 earthquake stories
Architecture enthusiasts
Tips
♿no hills, wheelchairs welcome
🧥bring layers, it's SF
👥groups of 7+ need private booking
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