From US$38 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 8
- Language
- English
About this tour
Explore the rich history of Peralta Park on this engaging 60-70 minute walking tour through a Berkeley neighborhood once owned by cattle rancher Domingo Peralta. Learn about the early struggles of Spanish explorers and settlers, the impact of the Gold Rush, and how Berkeley arose. Peralta's land inspired the dreams of magnates and ambitious figures like actor Maurice Curtis. See Cordinices Creek, pass by one of Berkeley's grand dames, the Leuders House and end in one of Berkeley's gourmet food supply entrepots, the Monterey Market shopping area!
- Guided walking tour covering 5-6 blocks of historical significance
- Learn about the rise and fall of Domingo Peralta and subsequent landowners
- Discover the effects of the Gold Rush and immigration on Berkeley’s development
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and local explorers alike
- Follow your tour with an exploration of select fruits, vegetables, pastas, cheeses, pastries, meats, fish and pizza in shops nearby
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: we meet at the benches near the corner of Hopkins Street and Monterey Avenue bordering the parking lot of Red Oak Realty.
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Itinerary
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- 1
The Hopkins Cafe was a gas station office in 1940s and embodies the nadir of the neighborhood after the Depression when some the remaining giant houses were removed. We may stop here to discuss early California history.(15 min)
- 2
Cordonices Creek was named by Domingo Peralta and is one of two perennial fresh water creeks running in Berkeley with sources in the Berkeley Hills(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- personal guide
Not included
- tips
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Oakland, California
- Meeting point
- we meet at the benches near the corner of Hopkins Street and Monterey Avenue bordering the parking lot of Red Oak Realty
- 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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