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From Royal Land Grant to Berkeley's Gourmet Garden in 5 Blocks 1
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By Scott Novins
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Price is P 2,349 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 10m
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Overview

  • 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

Activity location

  • Hopkins Cafe
    • 1549 Hopkins Street
    • 94707, Berkeley, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1575 Hopkins St
    • 1575 Hopkins Street
    • 94707, Berkeley, California, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    personal guide
  • Exclusions
    tips

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hopkins Cafe

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Codornices Creek

  • 10m
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

Location

Activity location

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    Hopkins Cafe
    • 1549 Hopkins Street
    • 94707, Berkeley, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1575 Hopkins St
    • 1575 Hopkins Street
    • 94707, Berkeley, California, United States

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