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Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour
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540 Ratings
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.
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Mariam_k
Aug 3, 2024
Fantastic - Can't say enough positive things about this tour with Chad and his bus Harvey. We had a great time seeing all the major sites and learning about San Francisco history. He even impressed the teenagers in our party!
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Tim_w
Aug 3, 2024
Fabulous San Francisco - Chad was one of the best tour guides we have ever had and we have been on a lot of trips.
The tour was exactly what I was hoping for and gave us a good overview of the city.
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Teresa_w
Aug 2, 2024
BEST Tour for Small Groups in San Francisco - If you are visiting San Francisco this is the BEST tour to take! Easy access to scenic areas that the larger buses are not allowed to enter. Chad is the tour guide and a local with the best narratives and the greatest music from the 70s era and the coolest ride in the 1970s VW bus that he calls Harvey. Comfortable seats! Small group! Perfect! Chad is hilariously comical and made our 3 hour trip so much fun!!! Stops for restroom breaks and gives recommendations for the best food locations to choose from! See you again soon Chad! Leonard and I loved the tour and great photos! Teresa & Leonard, Charleston, South Carolina ❤️ ♥️ 🎶
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Jonathon_s
Jul 26, 2024
Awesome experience!! - Our driver Chad was awesome!! We went to all the big sites in San Francisco and got treated to not only a great tour guide explanation each area visited, but also got to ride in a classic 1971 VW Bus “Harvey”. It was an amazing experience!! Chad ROCKS!
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Yan_w
Jul 21, 2024
3-Hour City Tour in Harvey - We were impressed with Chad’s passion about SF his hometown and his sharing of rich information about the place. The city tour is worthwhile for anyone to take a try.
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E8338nwrickb
Jul 20, 2024
Best city tour I have taken on 3 continents - Fantastic trip. Chad's familiarity with the city makes for an unrivaled experience. The group size also adds to the value 9f the tour.
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Connector52203853901
Jul 18, 2024
What a fabulous way to see the sights of San Francisco. - This tour was recommended to me by one of my work colleagues, who said they really know their stuff, and sure enough Chad Really does. He will take you on a fun musical journey around all the famous places. There's plenty of photo ops, free bottled water, and even little taste of San Francisco.
If like me you've never been to San Francisco and want to see the sights, do yourself a favour and book a tour with Chad with either Harvey or Lillie. What a cool way to do it, in a VW camper van.
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Kurt_v
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic! - The tour was really cool and worthy! I recommend it to anyone who wants to know in depth about SFO. A must do when you are in SFO
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Jam17
Jul 12, 2024
Great Trip round SF - Super trip round San Francisco in Lily (VW bus). Saw aome great locations. Chad was great, even dropped us off at Lombart.St at theend. Highly recommend this one.
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Van_g
Jul 20, 2024
Great choice to orient yourself in a busy city - SF tour was great! So much to see in that funky van with Chad! I learned to drive in my parents VW ‘74 camper van, was a treat now at 61
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