Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

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About this activity

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van. Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van and see more of San Francisco! Your guide takes you through more neighborhoods & photo stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other famous landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: San Francisco Tour Co.

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Local Driver and Guide with live commentary
Included: Snacks
Included: Golden Gate Bridge visit and Twin Peaks viewpoint visit
Included: Photo stops at major attractions

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child

Itinerary

Pier 39

5 min

Pick up & Drop off
Telegraph Hill

Passing by

Pass through to Coit Tower
Little Italy

Passing by

Learn about Little Italy
North Beach

Passing by

Drive through the second oldest neighborhood in SF
Washington Square

Passing by

Heart of Little Italy
City Lights Booksellers

Passing by

Famous bookstore
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

10 min

Great picture stop with amazing backdrop
Haight-Ashbury

Passing by

Learn about the summer of love and all of the artists that lived in this famous neighborhood
Painted Ladies

10 min

Most people know them as the Full House houses! This is one of the only tours that can take you there!
Lombard Street

Passing by

The famous crooked street
Marina District

Passing by

Beautiful neighborhood
Fisherman's Wharf

Passing by

Next to Pier 39
Chinatown

Passing by

The San Francisco Chinatown is the largest, and certainly the oldest, Chinese enclave in America
Golden Gate Bridge

10 min

Great picture stop
Lands End

10 min

Great picture stop
Presidio of San Francisco

Passing by

Old army fort
Amoeba Music

Passing by

Learn about the summer of love
Twin Peaks

Passing by

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Fort Point National Historic Site

10 min

Great picture stop
Transamerica Pyramid

Passing by

Famous pyramid shaped building
Crissy Field

Passing by

Old army runway now beautiful field and beaches
Alamo Square

5 min

Home of the painted ladies
Legion of Honor

Passing by

in Lincoln park
The Castro

Passing by

Learn about Harvey Milk and The Castro
Columbus Avenue

Passing by

Through the heart of Little Italy
Haight Street

Passing by

Haight & Ashbury
Hayes Valley

Passing by

Little Boutique shops and park
Castro Theatre

Passing by

Known for its sing along shows
Sutro Tower

5 min

Nice view at twin peaks
Golden Gate Park

Passing by

We take you through the park and learn about this amazing park
Cliff House

Passing by

Views from sutro baths
Sutro Baths

10 min

Nice picture stop
Sentinel Building

Passing by

Learn about this beautiful building
Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips

Passing by

Windmills!
Transamerica Redwood Park

Passing by

Hidden gem
Dragon's Gate

Passing by

Entrance to china town
The Jimi Hendrix House

Passing by

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.