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Luxury Van Tour: An Intimate Exploration of San Francisco's Famous Landmarks
4.9
688 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman´s Wharf
Mason Street
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time. The tour departs promptly at the scheduled time. If you arrive early, you’ll find restrooms and a coffee shop on-site. Just outside the entrance, there are fire pits where you can relax while you wait.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(688 Ratings)
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Frederick_t
Oct 23, 2024
A must do for anyone thinking of touring San Francisco - This was indeed the best tour of San Francisco! Brian was nitbonly knowledgeable but an excellent tour guide who ensured that we experienced the city in a way that was both fun and educational. This is a must do for anyone thinking of touring San Francisco.
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Pat_s
Oct 22, 2024
Small group tour of San Francisco - Brian was an amazing tour guide! Small group tours are the best way to explore a city. He was so knowledgeable and a great driver! The snacks were great!
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Marylou_t
Oct 15, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - Brian was amazing! He was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and gave us some real insights into San Francisco.
Many thanks!!
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Ricardoo2305
Oct 14, 2024
No hassle San Francisco - Excellent! Every important place in San Francisco was toured. Brian is an excellent tour guide. He was informative . We had a wonderful time.
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Mjfromnj
Oct 14, 2024
So worth it! - This was my first trip to San Francisco and we were only going to be there for about 2 days, so I wanted to see as much as I could. This tour was the way to do it. We met Brian at Fisherman's Wharf area and loaded into his very comfortable van with another couple (so 4 passengers plus Brian -- lots of space for all of us). Brian pointed out that due to local restrictions, large tour vehicles aren't allowed on many streets, so his minivan saved the day. We were even able to weave down curvy Lombard Street, and creep into fancy neighborhoods without breaking any local ordinances. Beyond that, it was just so convenient to sit back and have an expert show us around. There were some streets that were jammed for one reason or another, but being a resident, Brian knew how to get around. We saw everything that was listed in the itinerary, in only 4 hours. And Brian cleared up a lot of the misinformation we generally hear about life in San Francisco. I came away with a hugely positive attitude towards the city -- and Brian did take us to the seedier neighborhoods like the Tenderloin, so our trip was not sanitized. Which is just what I wanted. For approximately $100/person, being chauffered around in a clean, cool van with a local expert who gave us tons of information and advice -- what could be better? Oh, and he even gave us local snacks midway through the tour. So much better than being part of the hordes standing in the sun, waiting for the tour buses.
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Heather_a
Oct 11, 2024
This Tour is a Must Do in San Francisco! - So happy we did this tour. The reviews do not lie! Brian was an amazing tour guide, knowledgeable and personable. We learned so much about the city! This is a must do!
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Marlene_l
Oct 11, 2024
Excellent tour - Our tour around San Francisco was a highlight of our trip. Brian was knowledgeable, answered all our questions and took us to places you would never see with other tours. I would give more than 5 stars if I could!
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Lynn_w
Oct 8, 2024
Best city tour ever - 30days of travelling from coast to coast and this was by far the very best city tour we have done. Brian has a wealth of knowledge about SF and delivers it in a fun and exciting way. If you only do 1 city tour make sure it's this one. Had the most amazing 4 hours in this city and it's now our favourite place just beating Chicago. Thanks Brian you were great fun
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Karen_m
Oct 7, 2024
Better than Expected - I highly recommend this tour. Brian made it really enjoyable with his expert knowledge of the city and all the helpful tips. My husband and I got to see so many places we would not have been able to see on a large bus or if we tried to attempt this on our own.
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Wallis_p
Oct 10, 2024
San Francisco by luxury Van - Brian was a great host with interesting information to share about the places visited. A nice added touch was a series of relevant videos he shared during the trip that added depth to his points and details through visual examples. Very enjoyable. I recommend this for a quick overview of the city.
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