San Francisco Love Tour: 1970's VW Hippie Sightseeing
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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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Haight-Ashbury - A guided drive through the famous house of Jimi Hendrix, Janis and Joplin and the Grateful Dead, and the epicenter of the hippie movement at Haight-Ashbury!
  • Union Square - In this guided drive by you will learn the history of Union Square and the Dewey Monument. Alongside, discover all the luxury and world famous brands.
  • Civic Center - View the amazing 1915-1930 architecture of City Hall, The Opera House, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and many more as well as learning events that shaped our history and the world.
  • Golden Gate Bridge - No other building screams more San Francisco than the world famous hanging bridge: the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn the exciting stories and historic meaning of this, once the longest hanging bridge in the world, and all the memories that encapsulate.

This is photo stop for an iconic view and perspective of the Bay, the Bridge and the natural habitat.

  • Lombard Street - Join us, as we carefully maneuver the curves on what is considered the world’s most crooked street! Our skilled drivers will have you singing along while taking pictures of some amazing views of the City.
  • Fisherman’s Wharf - Perhaps one of the most visited places in the city, the Wharf is a perfect place for eats, drinks and modern age museums like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, the Wax Museum, and the famous Pier 39!
  • Chinatown - Down the famous Grant Ave through the Dragon Gates into the heart of Chinatown. Learn the founding story of San Francisco and the effort of Chinese immigrants that made it happen!
  • North Beach - It wasn’t always sugar and flowers… at the start of the gold rush North Beach was famous for their nightlife, red light district, and the disappearance of sailors! This is a drive by that will surely have you coming back and discover the oldest dives in the City.
  • Little Italy - A guided discovery to the heart of Little Italy, an amazing corridor of food, live music, and pieces of the founding stories of companies that serve till this day nationwide!
  • The Castro - A transformative neighborhood that empowered the LGBT movement to achieve the first openly gay elected official and an atmosphere of love and inclusion. One of the most fun places to be in the city!
  • Mission District - Historically as the Latino district, it has some of the most vibrant and fun places to be in the City. From the locally loved Dolores Park, to the historic churches and amazing food to be found!
  • Golden Gate Park - A modern day forest in a busy city, the Golden Gate park is a sanctuary for those who need the peace and calm that an urban forest can provide. The largest manmade park in America has many attractions: Museums, Lakes, playing fields, Buffalo Paddock and so much more!
  • San Francisco Love Tours - Just up the street from our pick-up location, you can explore the iconic Cable Car (Powell-Hyde Line) which is one of the most pintoreques rides. In this vicinity you can explore the Hyde Street Pier and history ships, the Aquatic Park and maybe even jump in for a swim in our brisk waters!
What's Included
  • Professional Driver/guide
  • Fully narrated tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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Donald_s
Mar 16, 2024
Great, quick way to get history - Great quick your, great guide. Good way yo get a quick history of the city. Would definitely recommend.
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Chandon_j
Feb 26, 2024
Terra was amazing - a... - Terra was amazing - a ball of energy and so knowledgable! It was a great way to do a whistle stop tour of San Fran
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I4641btlizs
Feb 13, 2024
Fantastic - We had a few hours to kill, had never been to San Francisco and this tour worked for us. It was exactly what we were looking for and more. Cyrus gave us non stop commentary, history, recommendations and entertainment. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting for the first time to get a great overview of the city. Even repeat visitors or residents may learn something new.
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Samantha_j
Feb 4, 2024
Throwback bus tour - Had an awesome time with Tara! She was very knowledgeable about the areas we drove through. We stopped to take a few pics under the Golden Gate Bridge !
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Kelly_r
Jan 21, 2024
Lighthearted and enlightening - The bus itself was so cool! Especially down Lumbard! Our guide was kind, fun, and very knowledgeable! We loved it!
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Markjenny
Nov 22, 2023
Fun 2 hours - Brilliant experience - see all the major sites with great commentary . Great photography opportunities
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Demarcod2014
Oct 23, 2023
Amazing - I never in my life have I enjoyed a tour more than this! Every moment and every place was amazing as was the commentary. A bucket list item!!!!
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Al_d
Oct 15, 2023
A MUST when in San Francisco!! - This is a must for a first time visitor to San Francisco!! So informative and fun! Worth every penny spent. Our guide was so nice and accommodating to our goals for the tour. Offered to take pictures of us at each stop. She even deviated from her normal route for us to see an area we were wanting to see. San Francisco is amazing. So happy we were able to tour it inside this cool van. BOOK IT !!!
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Brence_s
Oct 14, 2023
SF Love Tour - An interesting and entertaining introduction to San Francisco. Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. We enjoyed touring in the VW “hippie” van!
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Hcbluiz
Oct 1, 2023
Great groovy tour! - This was a great highlight tour including the Golden Gate Bridge and Park; North Beach; the Castro; Haight Ashbury; restaurant recommendations; Palace of Fine Arts all in a festive groovy van! Tianna narrated fluidly as she drove the 1973 vintage art bus, but the BEST part was her curated playlist that complemented each neighborhood. Cannot recommend this tour any higher.
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