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5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
About this tour
Tour a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts masterpiece designed by renowned architect Albert Pasis. Featuring a frescoed interior, famous stain glass windows and one of the last operational Murry-Harris organs this is one of the most beautiful rooms in San Francisco.
One-of-a-kind tour of interior led by trained guides. You will lean about the history of Jews in San Francisco's gold rush, and see many of the religious artifacts of this still vibrant community and have a chance to revel under the dome of this amazing house of worship.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Ring the bell at the top righthand side of the steps.
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Itinerary
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Learn about the formation of the City of San Francisco, and the key role Jews played in that - starting with the discovery of gold in 1949, through today. Focused on Congregation Sherith Israel and the registered historic building that survived the 1906 earthquake, this one hour tour covers the intersection between the City's colorful history and the role of the building in that history. Includes a walking tour of the Beaux Arts building designed by Albert Pasis, featuring the most famous stained glass windows in a synagogue- cited in works on history of Jews in America, San Francisco and elsewhere. and the 38 stained glass windows.(1 hr)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- First-hand interior views of historic building and significant documents.
Not included
- No eating or drinking during the tour.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- San Francisco, California
- Meeting point
- Ring the bell at the top righthand side of the steps
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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