Overview
Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? 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, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and several other storied landmarks.
Along the way, we will stop and take photos while we 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.
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
Children 0 to 4 require you to book a private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Directions:There is a white curb loading zone in front of the Hotel Caza where we will pick you up (Cafe de Casa is across the street).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please contact Vantigo directly to confirm which of the two meeting locations (1300 Columbus Ave. or 427 Post Street) you would like to be picked up from 415-484-5240
What to expect
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Union Square
Drive through / Pick up / Drop off
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Fisherman's Wharf
Drive through / pick up and drop off
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Chinatown
Drive through
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Coit Tower
10 min
Stop for photos
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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
Stop for photos
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Golden Gate Park
10 min
See the major museums (DeYoung - Academy of Science) and gardens (Botanical - Japanese)
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Twin Peaks
10 min
Stop for photos
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Painted Ladies
10 min
Stop for photos
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Civic Center
10 min
Drive through
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Haight-Ashbury
10 min
Haight Street
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: $15-20 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 VW Bus Tour
Can I cancel Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus 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?
Directions:There is a white curb loading zone in front of the Hotel Caza where we will pick you up (Cafe de Casa is across the street).
What's included?
- Access to districts the large buses cannot go
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
What's not included?
- Children 0 to 4 require you to book a private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Coit Tower, North Beach, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Golden Gate Bridge.
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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