If you’re going to do a sightseeing tour of San Francisco by bus, make it a memorable one. Book a 1970s-era Volkswagen bus for your private party of six and wind through the city’s top attractions with a personalized guide on a 4-hour tour. Travel into streets that larger vehicles cannot pass through as you explore Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to ’60s classics. Hotel transport included.
Explore San Francisco’s highlights by 1970s Volkswagen bus
Get into the groove with the vehicle’s fun neon-blue seats shag carpet
Enjoy stops for photo ops, and hear entertaining stories and history
San Francisco hotel pickup and drop-off included for an easy day
What To Expect
Haight-Ashbury
After our guide drive through the famous house of Jimi Hendrix, Janis and Joplin and the Grateful Dead, we will make a stop up to 30 minutes for coffee, small bites and amazing tie-dye souvenirs.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Square
In this guided drive by you will learn the history of Union Square and the Dewey Monument. Alongside, discover all the luxury and world famous brands.
• Admission Ticket Free
Civic Center
View the amazing 1915-1930 architecture of City Hall, The Opera House, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and many more as well as learning events that shaped our history and the world.
• Admission Ticket Free
Painted Ladies
An iconic stop of the world famous Painted Ladies at Alamo square with spectacular views of the City. Learn the historic and moving meaning of standing at Alamo square.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
No other building screams more San Francisco than the world famous hanging bridge: the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn the exciting stories and historic meaning of this, once the longest hanging bridge in the world, and all the memories that encapsulate.
This is photo stop for an iconic view and perspective of the Bay, the Bridge and the natural habitat.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lombard Street
Join us, as we carefully maneuver the curves on what is considered the world’s most crooked street! Our skilled drivers will have you singing along while taking pictures of some amazing views of the City.
• Admission Ticket Free
Marina District
Discover one of the many exciting neighborhoods in the city, where some of the more affluent residents live, eat and play!
• Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman’s Wharf
Perhaps one of the most visited places in the city, the Wharf is a perfect place for eats, drinks and modern age museums like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, the Wax Museum, and the famous Pier 39!
• Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
Down the famous Grant Ave through the Dragon Gates into the heart of Chinatown. Learn the founding story of San Francisco and the effort of Chinese immigrants that made it happen!
• Admission Ticket Free
North Beach
It wasn’t always sugar and flowers… at the start of the gold rush North Beach was famous for their nightlife, red light district, and the disappearance of sailors! This is a drive by that will surely have you coming back and discover the oldest dives in the City.
• Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco
A formidable military installations dating back to the Spanish Armada. In this history drive you will learn about the military in San Francisco, movies and the many museums that have moved in to this now, national park.
• Admission Ticket Free
Little Italy
A guided discovery to the heart of Little Italy, an amazing corridor of food, live music, and pieces of the founding stories of companies that serve till this day nationwide!
• Admission Ticket Free
The Castro
A transformative neighborhood that empowered the LGBT movement to achieve the first openly gay elected official and an atmosphere of love and inclusion. One of the most fun places to be in the city!
• Admission Ticket Free
Mission District
Historically as the Latino district, it has some of the most vibrant and fun places to be in the City. From the locally loved Dolores Park, to the historic churches and amazing food to be found!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park
A modern day forest in a busy city, the Golden Gate park is a sanctuary for those who need the peace and calm that an urban forest can provide. The largest manmade park in America has many attractions: Museums, Lakes, playing fields, Buffalo Paddock and so much more!
• Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco Love Tours
Just up the street from our pick-up location, you can explore the iconic Cable Car (Powell-Hyde Line) which is one of the most pintoreques rides. In this vicinity you can explore the Hyde Street Pier and history ships, the Aquatic Park and maybe even jump in for a swim in our brisk waters!
• Admission Ticket Free
Twin Peaks
For the most amazing and vast views of San Francisco and the entire SF Bay, Twin Peaks stands tall to deliver!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Private Tour has a predetermined route, however, our tour guides will be happy to customize it when possible.
Not wheelchair accessible
In order to book a tour in French or Spanish, at least a week’s notice is required.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
While not wheelchair accessible, we are totally happy to help in folding a wheelchair and have everyone join in the fun!
TIPS – please and thank you! It is customary for those of us who work in the service industry to expect to earn gratuity in order to meet living standards. Usually is 15%-20% of your total purchase or at least $100 for the tour. Thanks in advance!
Infants & Children are required to have their baby-car-seats, please bring your own. Additionally, you must also by a ticket for that seat. We recommend parents to opt to buy the private experience to ensure everyone is having a good time.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Professional Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Exclude
Gratuities