Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, the Haight/Ashbury, Western Addition, Civic Center and The Marina. Also, you get 3 stops for photo ops at landmarks such as The Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies and Palace Of Fine Arts (shhhh ...on occasion you might see us driving down that crooked Lombard Street if traffic permits). Fun fun fun!
Bonus is you will be transported in one of our vintage VW buses while rocking out to classic hit songs of the 60's-70's (Pearl, Poppy, Skye and Rosie).
Please arrive at the pick up location 10 min prior so we can depart on time as we have lots to cover in the city. Thank you!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum number of 3 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rebooking to another time after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Portable wheelchair ok
Booster seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Recommended tip amount :$15-$20 per passenger. (Did you know that tips make up a large amount of our tour guide income in the US?)
Note that each vehicle seats up to 7 people total. We can still accommodate larger groups seated in separate vehicles.
Everyone in your group needs to complete our digital waiver.
Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
What To Expect
Haight-Ashbury
Drive by
Union Square
Drive by
Options
Private Option: 427 Post St
Private Tour: Private for up to 6 people. Please meet at our Union Square pickup location at 427 Post St. Starting point: 427 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
427 Post St
Pick-up @ 427 Post St: Shared small-group tour. Please meet at our Union Square pickup location of 427 Post Street. Starting point: 427 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
1300 Columbus Ave
Starting point: 1300 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from
Snacks
Small group tour
Photo stops at major landmarks and Commentary about San Francisco history and neighborhoods
Transportation in vintage Volkswagen bus
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,259 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
San Francisco city tour
John S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable tour around San Francisco. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of stories and facts about the history of San Francisco. I'd definitely recommend this tour. The van was very cool!
Fantastic tour & guide
Hull129,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on the Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour, in Daisy (VW van) thanks to our guide Jim! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating history, stories and local insights that brought everything to life. His sense of humour kept the tour entertaining from start to finish and he made everyone feel welcome and engaged. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and his enthusiasm is contagious. If you’re lucky enough to get Jim as your guide you’re in for a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend this tour!
The tour was wonderful...
Jodi E,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was wonderful and fun to be in a VW. Our guide, Ciao. He was GREAT! Knowledgeable, good sense of humor, good play list… lol A good way to see some of the hot tourist spots, snap a picture and be on the way.
Don't miss this Tour!
bevw992,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the second time I have been on this tour. It was so much fun to go this time with family and again, a wonderful time. Peter was an incredible guide and driver and gave everyone an informative tour of San Francisco. We loved the bus, snacks and tidbits about the city and it's famous people and architecture. Fun that Peter took pictures of us and interacted well with everyone on the bus.
Fun tour!
789colleenp,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun tour of lots of areas and fun spots in San Francisco! I recommend taking this tour your early in your trip to help you decide fun things to do. Our guide Caio was great and taught us a lot.
San Francisco flower fun
Pamala S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Jim was amazing and his knowledge of the city is outstanding. Loved the Volkswagen mini. Even if you do the hop on hop off. This is a must to see..totally different parts of the city. Highly recommend it.
Awesome
Leanne S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome !!! Great friendly tour guide
Our guide did a good job.
toddgO7303VH,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide did a good job - he had good knowledge of the city and was friendly.
Jim was great!
kristenbB4556MR,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was a great tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the city and engaging with his guests! Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting SF!
Exceptional! Book it now!
kareneA7912JN,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour! Extremely knowledgeable and likeable driver - Jack! Thank you for a great morning! Can’t recommend enough
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