Overview
Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your visit to San Francisco Memorable. We can customize your itinerary to suit your interests.
Whether you would like to see the city highlights in a private setting, or drive down Highway 1 for a beer, we will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your day! No matter what the occasion, we would love to make your day special!
NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAY TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,
Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB
NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 6 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Union Square Pickup: 427 Post Street, across from Morton's Steakhouse.
Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Union Square Pickup
427 Post Street in Union Square - across Morton's Steak house
Fisherman's Wharf
1300 Columbus Ave in Fisherman's Wharf - tour bus loading zone in front of Hotel Caza
List Hotel Location For Pickup In Special Requirements
What to expect
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San Francisco
3 hours
What makes our company unique is we have the vision of “ where vintage meets modern” we have USB ports in our bus, we have our buses fully restored and updated with modern amenities - and we are small buses so we can go to places that bigger buses are not allowed to: Twin peaks, Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies and the Full House, mural alleys in the Mission etc.
We also offer complimentary light snacks and water in the morning, and complimentary local crafts beer and California wine on our afternoon tours and Private tours. Guests can also BYOB. -
Fisherman's Wharf
5 min
We will gladly pick you up from your hotel, or in the Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square areas.
Possible places to visit:
• Union Square
• North Beach
• Fisherman's Wharf
• The Marina
• Palace of Fine Arts
• The Presidio
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Fort Point
• Golden Gate Park
• Alamo Square
• The Haight
• Twin Peaks
• The Castro
• The Mission
• Civic Center
• Sausalito
• Muir Woods
• Napa
• Sonoma
• Pacific Highway 1
• Half Moon Bay
• Marin Headlands
• Treasure Island
• And Beyond...
Painted Ladies Tour Company is fully licensed through the California Public Utilities Commission PSG 0034808 as a Charter and Sightseeing company.
NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 1 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour
Can I cancel Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Union Square Pickup: 427 Post Street, across from Morton's Steakhouse. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
- Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
- Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,
- Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB
- NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 6 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
What's not included?
- Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Painted Ladies Tour Company
