# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Explore the history behind Oakland's iconic waterfront on this guided monthly tourAbout this EventDiscover the stories that shaped Oakland's waterfront on a free guided walking tour through Jack London Square and the historic Produce & Warehouse District.Join the Jack London Improvement District on Saturday, August 2, as local historian and guide Scooter Marriner of Oakland Scenic Walking Tours leads his Jack London's Footsteps Tour.While Jack London's connection to Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon is well known, there's so much more to uncover. Along the way, you'll explore Jack London's early life, the history of Oakland's Produce District, the impact of the transcontinental railroads, and the evolution of the Port of Oakland—all while strolling through one of the city's most historic and scenic neighborhoods.Scooter leads acclaimed walking tours throughout Oakland and San Francisco, including tours at the Fox Theater and the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, bringing local history to life with engaging stories and fascinating insights.This is a flat, easy walk lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.Tour DetailsDate: Saturday, August 2Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMMeeting Location: Ferry Lawn near Rosenblum Cellars in Jack London SquareEnding Location: Broadway & 2nd StreetCost: Free (registration required; space is limited)As this tour takes place during First Saturday in Jack London, stick around afterward to enjoy neighborhood specials, events, shopping, and dining throughout the district. There are plenty of great places to grab lunch, a drink, or continue exploring after the tour. View First Saturday happenings on our website.The tour is free, but space is limited. Please reserve a ticket if you plan to attend, and if your plans change, kindly cancel your reservation so someone else can join.This tour is part of a monthly series offered on the First Saturday of every month, making it the perfect excuse to keep discovering new corners of Jack London.Getting HereJack London Square is easily accessible via AC Transit, SF Bay Ferry, and Amtrak. Paid parking is also available in nearby garages. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/jack-londons-footsteps-historical-walking-tour/100001994628892712 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Meetups, Theatre - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Ferry Lawn - **lat**: 37.79504379999999 - **long**: -122.279168 - **full address**: Ferry Lawn, San Francisco Bay Trail, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2ebaff1645b023a588a6022cd765818b8c6a45d7c7707936d5e68e4e57365e98-rimg-w1200-h600-dc485a6f-gmir.jpg?v=1784954825 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour being held? - **A:** Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am at Ferry Lawn, San Francisco Bay Trail, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour? - **A:** Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour is organized by Jack London Improvement District. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Jack London's Footsteps: Historical Walking Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2ebaff1645b023a588a6022cd765818b8c6a45d7c7707936d5e68e4e57365e98-rimg-w1200-h600-dc485a6f-gmir.jpg?v=1784954825", "startDate": "2026-08-01T11:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-10-03T11:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakland/jack-londons-footsteps-historical-walking-tour/100001994628892712", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Ferry Lawn", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "San Francisco Bay Trail", "postalCode": "94607", "addressLocality": "Oakland", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.79504379999999", "longitude": "-122.279168" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore the history behind Oakland's iconic waterfront on this guided monthly tour", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-03T11:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakland/jack-londons-footsteps-historical-walking-tour/100001994628892712" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/oakland/jack-londons-footsteps-historical-walking-tour/100001994628892712", "price": 0, "name": "FREE Registration" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Jack London Improvement District", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/jack-london-improvement-district/23793307", "description": "The Jack London Improvement District (JLID) is committed to making Oakland’s historic mixed-use commercial waterfront neighborhood inviting and accessible, and supports an inclusive and resilient commercial community that values the diverse history, economies, culture and people of this place." } ] } ] ```