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

Mon 05 Jan

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You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $270.00

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Mon 05 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)

Jennifer A

Sep 2013

My friend and I were only going to be in San Fran for 1 day and neither of us had ever been. I was looking at tours on Trip Advisor when I happened upon this one. After looking at Reed's website and the reviews - I was sold. We could not have made a better choice. Reed was attentive from the first email and pleasantly and patiently dealt with me while I sorted through our schedule to finalize our plans. We came to him completely open and let him give us a tour of the city with no particular sites in mind since we had never been. It was so special and the completely unobstructed view from the back seat of a convertible mini is incredible. It was made even better by Reed's incredible narrative and rich knowledge of the city and its history. Also, if you have a question, you just ask and instantly get an answer - it is so wonderfully personalized just to you. We did a 3 hour tour and I bet we know more about the history of San Fran than most of its residents, except Reed of course! I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.

Elizabeth G

Sep 2013

My 20-year-old daughter and I had a blast seeing San Francisco from Reed's Mini-Cooper convertible. He picked us up at our hotel, took us to the "must see" tourist sights and introduced us to lesser know spots off the beaten path. We went to a fortune cookie factory, ate dim sum and strolled Macondray Lane. Riding through Golden Gate Park and the Presidio in the open air heightened our experience of both outdoor treasures. Not only did we see a lot, we learned a lot. By the time Reed dropped us back at the hotel, we had a pretty good understanding of the significant events and charcters in SF's history. The tour was a perfect foundation for the remainder of our visit. We are both recommending it to our friends.

Natalie Y

Sep 2013

My husband and I just returned from a week-long trip to the Bay Area. We only had 3 days to spend in San Francisco. I had been many times before but it was my husband's first visit to this great city. In the course of researching a semi-private mini-van tour for us, I thankfully came across information for Small Car Big Time Tours. We emailed Reed, got a response promptly and were able to organize our 3-hour tour of San Francisco very easily! For just a bit of a premium over what we would have paid for a mini-van tour, we got picked up at our hotel, taken to each and every site we wanted to see in San Francisco, all in the comfort of Reed's convertible Mini Cooper. Thankfully, with this little zippy car, we got to see a lot of sights we would not have otherwise been able to see - and all in three hours (the 5-hour mini-van tours really end up being closer to 4 hours because they have to pick everyone up and drop people off). I HIGHLY recommend this as a way to visit San Francisco! Plus Reed was kind enough to share his personal restaurant recommendations. Who can beat that?