Candlelight Tours of Fort Point

See the historic Fort Point by the light of candles and stars on this evening tour with a park ranger as your guide. Candlelight tours are available Saturday evenings (6:30pm) during the months of November to February.

UPDATE: All November & December Dates are FULL

Reservations are required by phone to (415) 556-1693 starting on October 1, 2015 for programs in November & December. Reservations can be made beginning at 9am and are limited to no more than six per group.

Bookings for January and February 2016 can be made beginning December 1, 2015.

Are the sessions full? Before calling, you should check nps.gov to see if the sessions are booked up.

Along the way, you’ll be transported to the momentous era of the 1800’s, experiencing first-hand the tales and valiant stories that once graced the halls of an unwavering guardian, watching diligently over the treasured Golden Gate. This program may not be suited for children under the age of 10.

Funcheap Reservation Tips

• Please note the phone lines can get busy and that the staff at Fort Point often get overwhelmed with requests and may not be able to return your phone call.
• We recommend making your reservations at least one month in advance
  

About Fort Point: From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate & foreign attack during & after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason from the Civil War period.

Directions: Fort Point is located at the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of Marine Drive on the Presidio of San Francisco. By public transit, San Francisco Muni 28 and 29 bus routes stop at bridge toll plaza. Follow trail signs northeast of plaza area to Fort Point at base of bluffs.

Photo: Chris Willis