Vantigo San Francisco City Tour

Overview

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes. Vantigo’s San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and several other storied landmarks. Along the way, we will stop and take photos while we share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know.

Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!

City: San Francisco

Tue 10 Feb

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Starting at $129.00

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Tue 10 Feb

Starting at $129.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Access to districts the large buses cannot go

Bottled water

Professional guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended tip amount: $15-20 per passenger (tips make up a large chunk of tour guide income in the U.S!)

What To Expect

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

Show 10 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (587)

Barbara A

Mar 2025

This tour was super fun, informative, beautiful. So many stops and insights into the city’s landscape, icons, and history!! My friends and I LOVED it!!

Jill_A

Mar 2025

Chad was a great host. He communicated well prior to the trip. He was right on time and greeted us and made the group of 6 - 3 twosomes, feel comfortable. He really did take us around the city showing us the sights but also gave us an ongoing narrative to coincide with the venues. His music playlist was well thought out and fun. We also really enjoyed the props, album covers and photos that he shared. The stops we had were appropriate and just the right length, including one that included an optional potty stop. He took some great photos of us and showed us other places for ideal camera opps. The three hour trip was a perfect overview of San Francisco. Don't hesitate to book this trip - Chad and Lilly are the best!

Brian_G

Mar 2025

Great tour, highly recommend. Chad is a knowledgeable enthusiastic guide who clearly enjoys introducing visitors to San Francisco. Taking the tour on my first afternoon in the City helped me firm up my plan and decide where to visit and which areas I wanted to explore more. Chad's Foodie, Fresh Air & Culture recommendations were all spot on, though I will need to visit again to try them all. The very best way to see the sights while learning some history and local knowledge - My number 1 activity in San Francisco.