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Holiday Lights Tour of San Francisco

17 Reviews 4.24 out of 5 stars Based on 17 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor | San Francisco, USA

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Overview

Live the magic of San Francisco during the festive Christmas season on a 2-hour holiday lights tour. You'll travel in a '70s-style Volkswagen bus to view the displays and sing along to holiday-themed songs while capturing great photo ops at Lombard Street, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge. This family-friendly outing includes Santa hats for all.

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Blanket while in tour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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2899 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

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Fisherman's Wharf, near the Argonaut Hotel

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 5:00 PM

What To Expect

Start your holiday lights tour of San Francisco with pickup at Fisherman’s Wharf, near Aquatic Park. Board one of two 6-passenger VW buses—the 'Love Bus' and 'Sunshine Bus'—completely refurbished with shag carpets, beaded curtains, and hand-painted murals. 

Begin your 2-hour guided tour by driving down the waterfront for a look at how the city celebrates Christmas. See the Christmas tree at Pier 39, and then make your way toward the Palace of Fine Arts, the Embarcadero, Union Street, Lombard Street, Chinatown, and North Beach. Get out at Union Square to see the annual Christmas tree in this shopping haven.

Slip on your Santa hat to take unique holiday photos at scheduled stops along the way.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Max of 6 guests per VW, we can take larger groups in multiple VW’s

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the Holiday Lights Tour of San Francisco is as follows:Service animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsApr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-23068P1

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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