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Luxury Van Tour: An Intimate Exploration of San Francisco's Famous Landmarks
4.9
667 Ratings
San Francisco
Embark on an intimate luxury van tour of San Francisco’s famous landmarks. Avoid the crowds and explore more neighborhoods and photo stops, including Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Twin Peaks.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pier 39 - Pick up & Drop off
- Telegraph Hill - Pass through to Coit Tower
- Little Italy - Learn about Little Italy
- North Beach - Drive through the second oldest neighborhood in SF
- Washington Square - Heart of Little Italy
- City Lights Booksellers - Famous bookstore
- Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - Great picture stop with amazing backdrop
- Haight-Ashbury - Learn about the summer of love and all of the artists that lived in this famous neighborhood
- Painted Ladies - Most people know them as the Full House houses! This is one of the only tours that can take you there!
- Lombard Street - The famous crooked street
- Marina District - Beautiful neighborhood
- Fisherman’s Wharf - Next to Pier 39
- Chinatown - The San Francisco Chinatown is the largest, and certainly the oldest, Chinese enclave in America
- Golden Gate Bridge - Great picture stop
- Lands End - Great picture stop
- Presidio of San Francisco - Old army fort
- Grateful Dead House - Learn about the summer of love
- Twin Peaks - .
- Fort Point National Historic Site - Great picture stop
- Transamerica Pyramid - Famous pyramid shaped building
- Crissy Field - Old army runway now beautiful field and beaches
- Alamo Square - Home of the painted ladies
- Legion of Honor - in Lincoln park
- The Castro - Learn about Harvey Milk and The Castro
- Columbus Avenue - Through the heart of Little Italy
- Haight Street - Haight & Ashbury
- Hayes Valley - Little Boutique shops and park
- Castro Theatre - Known for its sing along shows
- Sutro Tower - Nice view at twin peaks
- Golden Gate Park - We take you through the park and learn about this amazing park
- Cliff House - Views from sutro baths
- Sutro Baths - Nice picture stop
- Sentinel Building - Learn about this beautiful building
- Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips - Windmills!
- Transamerica Redwood Park - Hidden gem
- Dragon’s Gate - Entrance to china town
- The Jimi Hendrix House - .
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Expert driver/guide provided
- Complimentary snacks
- Live commentary on board
- Phone chargers available
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
Additional Information
Skip the hustle, chaos, and restrictions of big buses, and explore San Francisco in style with a high-end van. Swap the bulkiness of a common tour bus for the convenience of a luxury van and uncover more of San Francisco’s charm! Your personal guide will navigate you through numerous localities and photo hotspots, offering glimpses of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, and other renowned landmarks.
Location
PIER 39
The Embarcadero
In front of Hardrock Cafe there is a white loading zone for buses and vehicles. Please be there at least 15 mins before tour time. Tour leaves promptly at designated time. If you arrive earlier we suggest checking out the famous sea lions!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Steffen_a
Sep 25, 2024
Exceptional experience - Brian was a wonderful host! We saw all the places you need to see and more. Adding some information as a local was awesome.
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Lattelee17
Sep 25, 2024
Great Trip! - We thoroughly enjoyed driving around and seeing the sights with Brian. He had so many interesting stories to share and places to show us. He took a genuine interest in each of his guests. His car was very comfortable and the snacks and water were most appreciated. Thank you Brian for a fabulous look around SF.
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Ralph
Sep 20, 2024
SFO tour - Brian was awesome!! Loved the guided tour! He was so knowledgeable and shared so many fun facts. Highly recommended!! A+
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Mdlavey
Sep 18, 2024
Do yourself a favor and take this tour! - You will absolutely not go wrong with this tour. Definitely skip the bus! The owner, Brian, is super knowledgeable about the city and took us to some hidden gems you can’t get to by bus. The locally sourced snacks were a very cool bonus. This is a great tour to do on your first day in the city so you can get an idea of things to explore in depth later. Can’t recommend this enough!
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Wayne217
Sep 17, 2024
What an outstanding tour - The tour was outstanding. I had lived in SF some years ago and I learned many things about the city that I didn’t know. Brian was an excellent guide. I took cards to give to friends. I really felt that my money was well spent
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V3035wonickb
Sep 15, 2024
There can’t be any better tour of San Francisco - Brian was superb - he previously worked as a guide for National Geographic and was born in San Francisco, where he has lived for many years. Both of these experiences shone through our trip. We learnt a huge amount about the city and its history and Brian’s passion for the place kept us engaged throughout. I would unreservedly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend a few hours getting to know the city better and visiting some of its most iconic sites.
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X3594ucjackk
Sep 14, 2024
Don’t miss it! A Real Treat! - The tour guide, Brian, was fantastic. He spent the entire 4-hour tour informing us, almost nonstop , with information and anecdotes about San Francisco. He even provided water and unique San Francisco snacks near the end of our tour. A great experience!
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Heidisilvabigpondcom
Sep 13, 2024
Best of San Fran in half a day - Great commentary, itinerary and comfort. Felt like we saw all the best of San Francisco in only a few amazing hours.
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Q2986noedm
Sep 11, 2024
Best Tour - Brian is THE BEST tour guide we've ever had. His demeanor, preparedness, knowledge and communication are top notch. This is a tour you should take on day one in San Francisco. His travel tips saved us some headache. Can't recommend this tour highly enough.
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Destination722611
Sep 23, 2024
boring experience - really boring. The tour guide is so mono tone and he does not allow any talking. This picture is fooling. We were a young couple and would have enjoyed a more energetic tour. This is good for older people
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