Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

Overview

You're in a special city. Why take an ordinary tour? This is the ONLY convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country!

This tour is totally customizable – you choose the length of the tour, what time you want to be picked up, and what you want to see.

I love San Francisco and have spent 20 years studying and exploring the city. I’ll work with you to plan your tour so you can see the famous sites and the hidden gems other tours can't go to or don't know about. I’ve designed this to be the type of tour I would take if I visited San Francisco, but where you go is up to you. I make suggestions along the way, but how long you spend at any site is up to you. You're never rushed, and never have to wait for other people. It's all about you!

Plus, it's fun! In the convertible MINI Cooper, you see everything up close and personal as we drive along.

I love showing guests San Francisco, and talking about the history and culture of this unique and special city.

City: San Francisco

Fri 23 Jan

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Starting at $270.00

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Fri 23 Jan

Starting at $270.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A unique experience, because it's the only convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country.

What sites are included are customized depending on length of tour and what you would like to see.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Coit Tower

See the murals and views the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. How much time you spend is up to you.

Painted Ladies

Call it Postcard Row, the Painted Ladies, or the Full House houses, everyone loves seeing this site in person. And if you want to get out and take a picture, you can. As with all locations, if you want to get out is up to you.

Presidio of San Francisco

Drive through this former Army base turned national park. Stop and see the Yoda statue if you want.

North Beach

Learn the history and culture of this neighborhood that is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Lombard Street

If the time is right and there isn't too much traffic (usually weekend and holiday afternoons) we drive down the famous crooked st. If we can't drive down, we can at least drive by, and get out for photos if you want to.

Chinatown

Drive through this neighborhood, and learn about its history and culture. As I talk about the architecture, you can look up an see it as we drive through in the convertible MINI Cooper.

Haight-Ashbury

Drive down the street made famous in the 1960's, and learn why the music and culture made resonated around the world.

Golden Gate Park

Drive through the park, see the museums and the Japanese Tea garden. Guests enjoy driving through and learning the history of this urban garden created on top of 1,017 acres of sand. If open, there is an opportunity to go into the observation tower of the DeYoung museum.

Twin Peaks

Experience a spectacular view of the entire city, the Bay, and if the weather is clear, bridges as far south as Silicon Valley and up near the wine country.

16 Avenue Tiled Steps

The 16th Ave Tiled steps are only part of what you can see. I can show you a lesser known but equally as impressive tiled staircase, and what these staircases looked like before they were transformed into this urban art piece.

Mission District

See Mission Dolores, the Mission Murals, and location of what may be the best burritos in city.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (232)

BrendafromNovaScotia

Jun 2014

In late April, a friend and I celebrated our 60th birthdays with a 2 week driving tour of the US west coast. We met up with a friend who lived in San Francisco and together planned to take a tour of her city. She has lived in the Bay area for years, I have been a few times, and the other celebrant had never been to San Francisco. After looking at all the tour options (Hop on/off buses, guided coach and van tours) I finally came across Small Car Big Time Tours and it sounded perfect...three 60 something ladies touring the streets of San Francisco in a convertible MINI Cooper with a dashing guide. We had a lot of great experiences during our two weeks but this three hour tour was the highlight. Reed, the company owner/operator was able to satisfy all three of our diverse needs...to see the city hot spots for the first timer, to introduce the local resident to aspects of the city that she had no knowledge of, and to provider me...somewhat of a world traveller with a truly unique adventure. Reed was very accommodating of our suggestions, and was clearly committed to give us the best holistic experience that he could...and he succeeded! His knowledge of, and passion for, all things San Francisco was amazing...be it the history, the arts, pop culture, commerce, movie trivia, natural history...he was truly a wealth of information. In addition, he is an engaging story teller, a wonderful conversationalist, a competent driver, and has a sense of humor. This is my first trip advisor review which I have written and I do so in hopes that others will find this company and this memorable experience.

LorraineT808

May 2014

Riding in a mini cooper convertible was a fun way to see the highlights of SF in a two hour tour. Reed is very knowledgeable about the history, the neighborhoods, and the restaurants in SF. My daughter and I had a wonderful, personalized tour....and yes, we had Reed drive us down Lombard Street.

Steve M

May 2014

My wife and I decided to spend our last day in San Fran seeing the sights on a personalized tour with Reed and Smallcarsbigtimetours. Rather than taking a tour bus to Muir Woods, we took the Mini Cooper. We were able to see all we wanted but this allowed us the flexibility to leave when we were ready. Reed then took us on a wonderful tour of the city and provide rich commentary on the history of the many sights. This tour is fun, informative and personalized. It's a great way to maximize your touring without the hassle of a group tour. Steve & Karen