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Vantigo San Francisco City Tour

590 Reviews 4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 590 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor |
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San Francisco, USA

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3 hours (Approx.)
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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!

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 Location

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Union Square (Pass By)

Drive through / Pick up / Drop off
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Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

Drive through / pick up and drop off
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Chinatown (Pass By)

Drive through
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Coit Tower

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Beach (Pass By)

Drive through
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Marina District (Pass By)

drive through
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Photo stop
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park (Pass By)

See the major museums (DeYoung - Academy of Science) and gardens (Botanical - Japanese)
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Twin Peaks

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Painted Ladies

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Civic Center (Pass By)

Drive through
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Haight-Ashbury (Pass By)

Haight Street
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Recommended tip amount: $15-20 per passenger (tips make up a large chunk of tour guide income in the U.S!)

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-6149P2

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Cancellation Policy

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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’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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