Vantigo Vintage Van Tour: Discover San Francisco's Landmarks
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San Francisco
Experience the best of San Francisco on a vintage Volkswagen van tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and see the city from a new perspective. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Union Square - Drive through / Pick up / Drop off
- Fisherman’s Wharf - Drive through / pick up and drop off
- Chinatown - Drive through
- Coit Tower - Stop for photos
- North Beach - Drive through
- Marina District - drive through
- Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - Photo stop
- Golden Gate Bridge - Stop for photos
- Golden Gate Park - See the major museums (DeYoung - Academy of Science) and gardens (Botanical - Japanese)
- Twin Peaks - Stop for photos
- Painted Ladies - Stop for photos
- Civic Center - Drive through
- Haight-Ashbury - Haight Street
What's Included
- Access to districts the large buses cannot go
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Children 0 to 4 require you to book a private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Want to truly immerse yourself in San Francisco? Swap the typical sightseeing bus for a classic Volkswagen van that can perfectly traverse the city’s lesser-known roads. With Vantigo’s San Francisco City Tour, you’ll journey through 14 famous neighborhoods, enjoying sights of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and various other iconic landmarks. We’ll take breaks to capture photos as we narrate tales of the earthquakes that molded the landscape, the industrial evolution from the Gold Rush of 1849 to Silicon Valley’s emergence, the 1960s subculture, and unexpected tidbits only a local could share.
Regardless of whether you’re a San Francisco novice or a long-time resident, you’ll discover the city through fresh eyes. Reserve your spot now. Expect nothing less than a delightful ride!
- Recommended tip amount: $15-20 per passenger (tips make up a large chunk of tour guide income in the U.S!)
Location
1300 Columbus Ave
Columbus Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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724tuckerc
May 25, 2024
Great SF City Tour - This is a great tour of SF. Best of all , perhaps, because of the ground/distance covered. Really gives you a great sense of SF as a city. Even though the tour was long enough, there of course was not enough time to dive deep into any one place. But that's the beauty of it -- Chad and the tour set the table for where you might want to return and spend more time. Plus, there's some out of the way sites that are remarkable.
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Phyllis_r
May 24, 2024
Phenomenal attention to details and having fun! - What a great tour! Chad was on time, warm, funny, knowledgeable and ensured that everyone had a great time. I definitely recommend this tour. Harvey (the bus' name) made it up every hill without complaining 😅. Let me not forget to mention the music - pumping with apropos songs for every sight! His attention to detail is phenomenal!!!
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Richardde2522cw
May 21, 2024
Streets of San Francisco - Chad was wonderful ! Great guide, telling interesting stories of San Francisco. Best way possible of seeing as much as you can in few hours.
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Mohammed_h
May 20, 2024
Fantastic overview of San Francisco - Fantastic trip
Great guide , very informative & helpful .
Easy to contact & change pick up location ,
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Nancy_p
May 18, 2024
Don’t miss this tour - From the music, the stories, the cool and comfortable VW van this tour had it all. I felt I got a great tour of the city with historic facts galore. Our driver Chad was funny and personable. I was with my 21 year old daughter who also loved this tour. Many photo stops a real bonus!
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Gail_r
May 13, 2024
Great way to see San Francisco up close - This was a great tour. The VW can was comfortable and big windows to see all the sights. Chad and Josh were great guides. Chad kept up the laughter and even played musical chairs so each person on board got a chance to sit in the passenger seat. He was knowledgeable and very personable. The sights throughout San Francisco were stunning and brought to life by his narration. Would definitely recommend.
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Wanderer720786
May 11, 2024
Perfect Intro to SF - So happy I booked this tour. Only had a couple days in SF and this was perfect. Chad is an amazing tour guide. Funny, energetic and super knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the city and crossed off so many things I wanted to see. I loved the soundtrack Chad played as we toured different parts. Highly recommend.
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Leah_s
May 7, 2024
Wonderful SF tour - Chad is an amazing tour guide, great sense of humour and knows his SF facts. The soundtrack was awesome and I thoroughly enjoyed my time. Chad took awesome photos for me and made sure we saw it all. First time to SF and I made notes of all the places I wanted to come back and see from the tour!
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Annecarolinem810
May 5, 2024
An amazing experience - What a wonderful tour thanks to our guide - Chad - and Lilly car!
It is not just visiting SF neighborhoods…Chad makes it a unique experience with his knowledge of the spots, his sense of humor and some entertaining music to appreciate each and every moment.
We highly recommend the tour, it is worth it to explore SF.
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Matths2733jt
May 4, 2024
Essential SF Tour - Chad was an energetic, passionate and knowledgeable guide which to led to an excellent tour for newcomers to San Francisco. Throughout the tour, he provided engaging commentary, accompanied by appropriate backing music at key landmarks and sights. Additionally, Chad used props such as records (albums) and photographs to enhance the experience. As a proud local, he was adept at answering curveball questions about the city’s history, covering not only the major landmarks but also hidden and off-the-beaten-track locations. If you’re traveling to San Francisco, I highly recommend this stress-free way to see all the sights without having to drive around yourself.
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