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Explore the history of the Tiburon Peninsula on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Coast Miwok indigenous people, the Spanish explorers, the early European settlers, Angel Island and Belvedere.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the history of the Tiburon Peninsula on a guided tour
• Learn about the Coast Miwok indigenous people and their lives on the peninsula
• Hear the history of the Spanish explorers and their encounters with the Miwok
• Visit Lyford’s Stone Tower and learn about Dr. Benjamin Lyford's vision
• Learn about the history of Angel Island and how it was saved from development

Description

Discover the history of the Tiburon Peninsula on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Coast Miwok indigenous people, the Spanish explorers, and the first Europeans to enter San Francisco Bay through the Golden Gate in 1775. Hear about the early settlers in the 1800s, the town's 83 years as a railroad hub, and its evolution into one of the Bay Area's most beautiful communities. Learn about the Coast Miwok indigenous people and their lives on the Tiburon Peninsula. Hear about their first encounter with Europeans and why it took 200 years for the Spanish to enter San Francisco Bay through the Golden Gate. Discover Lt. Juan de Ayala’s entry into San Francisco Bay and his crew’s encounter with the Coast Miwok. Learn about the treatment of the Coast Miwok by the Spaniards and later by the Americans. See the Tiburon Peninsula's first European settlers, John Thomas Reed and his descendants. Hear about life on the Peninsula before the coming of the railroad in 1884. Visit Lyford’s Stone Tower, the entrance to Dr. Benjamin Lyford's Hygeia, a vision of Tiburon as the world's finest health resort and residential community. Learn about the history of Angel Island, and how it was saved from commercial development. Hear how conservationists fought hard to maintain the area's physical beauty. Learn about the history of the City of Belvedere and some of the Tiburon Peninsula’s notable residents.

Includes

Walking tour of Tiburon Peninsula Live tour guide Visit to Lyford’s Stone Tower History of Angel Island History of the City of Belvedere

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes Tour duration is 1½ to 1¾ hours Suitable for ages 6 or older

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund