San Francisco Car Rentals and the San Francisco Vampire Tour
Have you ever wondered whether vampires really exist? Do you wonder what it was like for people who did believe in vampires? To satisfy all your curiosity about vampires, why not take the San Francisco vampire tours with your San Francisco car rental. This tour will take you through Nob Hill with host Mina Harker.
Mina is a Vampress who was made by Count Dracula in London in 1897 and later banished by him to the United States where she took residence in San Francisco. She has lived here for over 100 years on and under the streets of the city. By taking this tour with your San Francisco car rental you will hear her story and learn how vampires have played an important part in shaping San Francisco to what it is today. This tour is light hearted for the undead or prospective undead. While young children may not like this tour, there are no stops that are too gothic or dark, so older children may enjoy this activity, if they are not sensitive to the material (this goes for adults too).
Wait Until Dark
The tour is held every Friday and Saturday night at 8:00 pm, unless it is raining hard. It lasts about two hours, and you will be walking, so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes. Arrive early with your San Francisco car rental because a vampire prize is raffled off before the tour starts! The cost is $20, or $15 for seniors, students, or groups of 10 or more. Private tours can also be arranged for groups of 5 or more on any other night or weekend day for a rate of $25 per person. The tour starts at the corner of California and Taylor Streets, just outside Huntington Park. Stops include Grace Cathedral, The Nob Hill Caf, Huntington Park, The Pacific-Union Club, The Fairmont Hotel, and The Mark Hopkins Hotel. Mina will tell you all about the history of these sites and how vampires played a role in that history. About 85% of what she says is documented history, and the other 15% is not documented. Since the tour does take place at night, it can get very chilly walking around. Dress for the weather and being outside. If you are really adventurous, dress up for the occasion and come in costume. Reservations can be made in advance. They aren't necessary, but are probably a good idea, especially when it gets closer to Halloween.
Get To Know Nob Hill
Nob Hill has been famous in San Francisco for who lived there. Railroad barons built their mansions here, and some of the most upscale hotels and restaurants were also built here. When you come with your San Francisco car rental, the history of the whole area is recalled through the stories recounted by the hostess. The stories not only involve the events that took place over the last 125 years, but also includes some of the most famous people who visited the area during that time.
The vampire tour is a great alternative to the usual evening activities. It is a combination of local history and entertainment that will leave you happy when you return to your San Francisco car rental. After, you still have time to enjoy the rest of your evening. Maybe you will see some places that you never thought to visit before with your San Francisco car rental. And maybe you will get to meet a vampire on your journey...
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