San Francisco City Tour
Climb aboard a fully restored vintage Volkswagen bus and take a journey through the heart of San Francisco with the Painted Ladies Tour Company. Listen as the bus’s engine purrs gently, and feel the wind in your hair as you wind your way up and down the city’s famous hilly streets. The small group size creates a friendly and intimate atmosphere where you can get to know your fellow passengers and share in the excitement of exploring the city’s hidden gems. Let our expert guides take you off the beaten path and reveal the unique side of San Francisco, with access to parts of the city that larger buses can’t reach. Smell the crisp scent of the bay breeze as you take in the iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The pastel colors of the iconic Painted Ladies stand out against the sky, and the intricate murals adorning the streets of the city burst with vibrant hues. Come join us on this unforgettable journey, and let your senses be fully immersed in the magic of San Francisco.
Inclusions
- This tour explores San Francisco and its amazing neighborhoods.
- 2 hour tour
- 2 incredible photo stops
- Small group size with Vintage VW Buses
- Complimentary water & snacks, as well as beer & white wine for afternoon tours
Prices
- Adults: $85
- Seniors: $83 for ages 65+
- Children: $65 ages 1-12
- Recommend gratuity of 15-20% for your guide.
Sites
- Lombard St.
- Union Square
- Chinatown
- North Beach
- The Marina
- Palace of Fine Arts
- The Presidio
- Golden Gate Bridge(Photo Stop)
- Golden Gate Park
- Alamo Square/Painted Ladies (Photo Stop)
- Upper Haight
- Hayes Valley
- Lower Haight
- Civic Center
- Western Addition
Pick Up & Drop Off
We offer 2 general pickup options.
Fishermans Wharf Area
1300 Columbus Ave
For Fisherman’s Wharf pickup, the tour departs this location at 8:30a.m., 10:45a.m., 1:30p.m. & 4:15p.m.
&Union Square Area
427 Post St between Powell St and Mason St (across from Morton’s Steakhouse)
For Union Square Pick up, the tour departs this location at 8:45a.m., 11:00a.m, 1:45p.m. & 4:30p.m.
We had the time of our lives on this tour!
“We look forward to coming back for another trip to SF and will be calling the Painted Ladies and taking another ride around the gorgeous city.”
Great way to see the city!
“It was my first time in Sanfo and absolutely had wonderful memories in the city because of this trip.”