Overview
Looking for an authentic private way to experience San Francisco? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes. Vantigo’s San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, and a few stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and several other storied landmarks.
Along the way, we’ll share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know. Snacks, drinks, beer and wine included!
Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Access to districts the large buses cannot go
Bottled water
Professional guide
Custom pickup and drop off within San Francisco City Limits
Snacks
This tour does not include Muir Woods as an option
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Recommend Gratuity is between $40 - $100 for a tour done well. Our guides depend on tips to make a living in the United States.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Vantigo Tours
4 hours
Private tours allow you to see what you want at your own pace. These tours are completely customizable and Vantigo will work with you to coordinate the perfect experience. One ticket books the whole 7 passenger bus!
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Union Square
4 hours
Drive through
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Fisherman's Wharf
4 hours
drive through
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Chinatown
4 hours
drive through
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Coit Tower
10 min
Photo stop
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North Beach
10 min
drive through
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Marina District
10 min
drive through
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
5 min
photo stop
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Golden Gate Bridge
10 min
photo stop at Fort Point
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Legion of Honor
10 min
drive through
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Golden Gate Park
10 min
drive through
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Sutro Baths
10 min
photo/rest stop
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Ocean Beach
10 min
drive through
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Haight-Ashbury
10 min
drive through
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Twin Peaks
10 min
photo stop
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Alamo Square
10 min
photo stop
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Civic Center
10 min
drive through
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
- Recommended tip amount: $20 per passenger (tips make up a large chunk of tour guide income in the U.S!)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Vantigo - The Original San Francisco 4 Hour VW Bus Private Tour
Can I cancel Vantigo - The Original San Francisco 4 Hour VW Bus Private 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 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Access to districts the large buses cannot go
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Custom pickup and drop off within San Francisco City Limits
- Snacks
What's not included?
- This tour does not include Muir Woods as an option
Which places does it visit?
It visits Vantigo Tours, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Coit Tower, North Beach, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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