Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van. Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van and see more of San Francisco! Your guide takes you through more neighborhoods & photo stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other famous landmarks.
Small Group Experience (no waiting on big groups)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Pier 39
Pick up & Drop off
Telegraph Hill
Pass through to Coit Tower
Options
Morning Tour
Morning Tour
Afternoon Tour
Afternoon Tour
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local Driver and Guide with live commentary
Snacks
Golden Gate Bridge visit and Twin Peaks viewpoint visit
Photo stops at major attractions
Gratuities
You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
869 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the best driving...
David S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best driving excursions I have had. Brian was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about SannFrancisco
Morning tour of San Francisco
kristinep43,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Covered a lot of places in the four hours. Brian was very knowledgeable and personable. Definitely recommend.
Brian was very detailed...
Rita M,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian was very detailed with the tour he gave us.. All the facts and history was presented to us on a short amount of time.. He carefully prepared our snacks with items originally from SFO.. I would definitely recommend him!
Went all over the city. Great views and tons of history/info given
340juliak,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend!
Fun and educational tour for the family.
Linda M,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver, Bryan, was the best. He was full of knowledge about San Francisco and took us to so many interesting places all around the city. It’s the way to see so many beautiful, interesting places!
Private Tour for Two
Dennis L,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A quirk with the registration website meant we were the only two people signed up for the afternoon tour. Brian greeted us with his car - rather than the luxury van - truly a private tour. Typically, we utilize the hop-on/hop-off tour bus services to familiarize ourselves with attractions in a new city. By happy accident, we came across Brian’s website. His service is well worth the price of admission - his narrated (and interactive) tour is over and above that of the tour bus services. We were able to travel to locations inaccessible by bus. Thank you, Brian - we tried a couple of your restaurant suggestions - you did not steer us wrong.
Best tour in San Francisco!
JL0376,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! We visited San Francisco many years ago and we did a group tour that was just ok. I thought it was a good idea to try again and this tour didn’t disappoint. Loved the small group atmosphere and the van could get to locations easily. Tasty snacks were involved (in fact I had to buy more after the tour!) and who doesn’t like that! Digital photos were provided and that really added to the tour. When you’re talking about these places, seeing original, historic photos or maps gives the guest a deeper understanding of where you are and what’s happened here. I’m not from California and we often hear about San Francisco on the news (not always sure how true the news is) and driving through the neighborhoods and hearing about them gave me a fresh perspective. I had to experience this place and this tour is a great way to do that!
Book on your first day!
Robert W,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian was phenomenal! We took this tour the morning of our 1st day in San Francisco, and he pointed out so many places to visit. We are so glad we to took this tour!
Wonderful Overview of San Francisco
Jerry R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian did an excellent job of giving us an interesting and friendly overview of San Francisco. We feel that he was born to be a tour guide and an ambassador for this great city. He was friendly, knowledgeable, interesting, and enthusiastic. He gave us interesting tidbits of information and anecdotes; showed us maps and photos, pointed out homes of the famous and great places to eat; and, showed us distinct differences in the various parts of the city, including architectural styles. Brian does not simply provide tourists with photo opportunities, but really tells the full story behind the scenery. He loves San Francisco! We would definitely recommend Brian to anyone seeking to enjoy and learn more about San Francisco. We would love to do it again sometime. - Debby & Jerry from Ohio
San Francisco Dreamin’
MariaVictoria G,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great introduction to San Francisco provided by our thoroughly knowledgeable and personable guide, Brian. Not only does he tell you about the history of each location, he gives you suggestions of other places to explore within that area. This tour was top notch. Even the snacks provided had a local flair - you get to sample some local snacks, not just a bag of chips. Our transport van was clean and cozy and Brian was a safe driver. He answered many of our questions while also providing video or photos on a screen display so we all could see the details he was talking about. I learned a lot of things and honestly it made me want to come back to the city by the bay!
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