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San Francisco Love Tour: City Sightseeing in a 1970's VW Hippie Bus
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2,889 Ratings
San Francisco
For a memorable City Exploration trip, hop on a 1970’s VW Hippie bus. This provides an original and distinct method to explore San Francisco. This tour is loaded with information and entertainment about San Francisco!
For a memorable City Exploration trip, hop on a 1970’s VW Hippie bus. This provides an original and distinct method to explore San Francisco. This tour is loaded with information and entertainment about San Francisco!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Haight-Ashbury - Enjoy a guided tour through the legendary homes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead, located at the heart of the hippie movement in Haight-Ashbury!
- Union Square - This guided drive will enlighten you about the history of Union Square and the Dewey Monument, while also showcasing luxury and world-renowned…
- Haight-Ashbury - Enjoy a guided tour through the legendary homes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead, located at the heart of the hippie movement in Haight-Ashbury!
- Union Square - This guided drive will enlighten you about the history of Union Square and the Dewey Monument, while also showcasing luxury and world-renowned brands.
- Civic Center - Marvel at the stunning 1915-1930 architecture of City Hall, The Opera House, and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, while learning about events that have shaped history and the world.
- Golden Gate Bridge - No structure epitomizes San Francisco more than the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Discover the fascinating stories and historical significance of what was once the longest suspension bridge in the world, along with the memories it holds.
This is a photo stop for a breathtaking view and perspective of the Bay, the Bridge, and the natural surroundings.
- Lombard Street - Join us as we skillfully navigate the twists and turns of what is known as the world’s most crooked street! Our expert drivers will have you singing along while capturing stunning views of the City.
- Fisherman’s Wharf - Arguably one of the city’s most popular destinations, the Wharf is ideal for dining, drinks, and modern museums like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, the Wax Museum, and the renowned Pier 39!
- Chinatown - Travel down the famous Grant Ave through the Dragon Gates into the heart of Chinatown. Discover the founding story of San Francisco and the contributions of Chinese immigrants that made it possible!
- North Beach - It wasn’t always sweet and rosy… during the gold rush, North Beach was known for its nightlife, red light district, and the mysterious disappearance of sailors! This drive-by will surely entice you to return and explore the city’s oldest dives.
- Little Italy - Embark on a guided exploration of Little Italy, a vibrant corridor of cuisine, live music, and elements of the founding stories of companies that continue to serve nationwide!
- The Castro - A transformative neighborhood that championed the LGBT movement, achieving the first openly gay elected official and fostering an atmosphere of love and inclusion. One of the most enjoyable places in the city!
- Mission District - Historically known as the Latino district, it boasts some of the city’s most lively and entertaining spots. From the beloved Dolores Park to historic churches and incredible cuisine!
- Golden Gate Park - A modern-day forest in a bustling city, Golden Gate Park is a haven for those seeking the tranquility and serenity that an urban forest offers. As the largest manmade park in America, it features numerous attractions: Museums, Lakes, playing fields, Buffalo Paddock, and much more!
- San Francisco Love Tours - Just a short distance from our pick-up location, you can explore the iconic Cable Car (Powell-Hyde Line), one of the most picturesque rides. In this area, you can visit the Hyde Street Pier and historic ships, the Aquatic Park, and perhaps even take a dip in our refreshing waters!

What's Included
- Professional Driver/guide
- Fully narrated tour
- Professional Driver/guide
- Fully narrated tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- A maximum of 7 people per VW bus
- While not wheelchair accessible, that doesn’t stop us from helping out with folding a wheelchair and placing it in the back. So come and have fun!
- Tips - Yes please and thank you! It is customary for those of us who work in the service industry to expect to earn gratuity in order to meet living standards. Usually is…
- A maximum of 7 people per VW bus
- While not wheelchair accessible, that doesn’t stop us from helping out with folding a wheelchair and placing it in the back. So come and have fun!
- Tips - Yes please and thank you! It is customary for those of us who work in the service industry to expect to earn gratuity in order to meet living standards. Usually is 15%-20% of your total purchase or at least $10 per person. Thanks in advance!
- Infant guests, must bring their own required child-seat and also purchase a ticket to secure the seat.
Location
2899 Hyde St
Hyde Street
Our buses will pull-up ON HYDE street near the corner of Hyde & Jefferson Street. Landmarks are side of the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
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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(2889 Ratings)
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Nancybrekke1
Feb 12, 2026
Short on time but saw all the best of San Francisco - I was short on time but wanted to see the highlights of the city and this tour was perfect! The cost was very reasonable and I would highly recommend this. I chose the morning tour as I only had a couple hours. The meeting point was easy to find, and Tara, my tour guide was great. We stopped at so many places, even if I would’ve had a car I never would’ve found them all by myself. Some beautiful architecture, passed by many beautiful parks and hiking trail trails and saw all the highlights.
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Michael_070978
Dec 19, 2025
Go for it! - Fantastic and original experience, surely worth the value. I took this trip after a business event with a colleague, who was new to San Francisco (I visited 10 years ago for a few days), and this tour really delivered. The whole process of booking, appointment, logistics, ... was great , not to mention the content and intensity of the whole experience. Although having visited SF before, the tour offered a whole new perspective. Shout-out to our energetic, very knowledgeable and service oriented guide Tara - this was so much fun! Forget the hop-on/hop-off in San Francisco, go for this VW !
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Mifchiltonhotmailcom
Oct 8, 2025
Love the Love Bus! - The San Francisco love bus tour was my absolute favorite time on my visit to the City! Terra was flat out hilarious and has the best stories and info about everything and everywhere we went. I was amazed at how much of the city we covered in the sweet Sunshine VW bus! Thanks for such a great time Terra and SF Love Tours!
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Andy_r
Oct 8, 2025
Great tour! - We had a wonderful time with Tara, our knowledgeable and witty guide. The tour covered the highlights of the city, ideal for our fairly brief stay in the San Francisco area. We dug the bus, man!
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817mariannm
Oct 6, 2025
Love tour - David was amazing and so informative .
Coming from Australia we really had no idea of San Franciscos history so it was great .
Great group also
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Melissa_l
Oct 5, 2025
Wonderful ride through the city! - Tara was great! So knowledgeable about the city, and knows all the best views and photo stops! Thanks for the great tour!
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Ralph_a
Oct 2, 2025
San Francisco - It was GREAT l like having a personal tour guide, He was wonderful I like having a personal tour guide. LOL and he sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me Mr Dave (David)
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Globalmozy
Sep 13, 2025
Welcome to San Francisco! - What an absolute gem of a tour. I would almost call it essential. Kai was a great tour operator. He had so many awesome stories and recommendations he even brought along his dog Kona. Our tour included all the highlights of San Francisco and was a great way to get introduced to the city. Highly recommended!
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E4184vwlouiss
Aug 14, 2025
Informative, family oriented and worth the time, cost and effort. - We went on another tour the other day. Fortunately, this was so much different. We learned a lot of the community, past, present, and much more.
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Camper40016752028
Oct 11, 2025
IF I could give it NO STARS, I would. Disreputable Business Practices - IF I could give it NO STARS, I would.
Disreputable business practices. Booked the 2hr Tour Shared Experience, but also purchased
"Trip Protection" which states "receive a full refund for any reason at any time before your trip - Only 10%" I did this because my brother (who I wished to take on this tour) is a Marine veteran that just had brain surgery the week prior. Due to this, and his medication, it was hard to determine if he would be feeling well enough to go on the tour. The morning of the tour (11 am tour time), he was not feeling well. I started calling and writing the "contact" page on the "San Francisco Love Tours" website. No one answered the phone, and the message option just hangs up. The "WhatsApp" link on the receipt and website are non-working. I left 5 messages via their website...no response. SO, 20 minutes prior to the tour start time, I walked over to the meeting point and talked to CYRUS, the tour guide from San Francisco Love tours. I explained my situation and told him I had purchased "Trip Protection". He was very nice, and assured me I would get a refund, and he wished my brother well (he had a family member who had experienced a similar issue).
But, NO REFUND OR CONTACT from the company, despite NUMEROUS calls BEFORE and AFTER the tour. I am trying to dispute this charge with my credit card, but wanted to warn others that "Trip Protection" is a ruse to get more money. They are seriously lacking in communication skills, and I would say MORALLY lacking as well. The response from this company is CRICKETS...DEAD SILENCE...NADA. Shame on you!
Ps. The only contact I received from this company was a request to leave a review... well HERE IT IS!
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