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Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

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San Francisco, United States
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icon4 hours  (approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Overview

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by luxury minivan. This half-day tour takes you to numerous parts of the city for the perfect overview. Enjoy fascinating facts provided by your guide's live commentary. Stop for photo opportunities at some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks.
  • See San Francisco by luxury minivan
  • Stop at some of the city's most iconic points of interest
  • Listen to live commentary on board
  • Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour
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Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Private transportation
Gratuities
You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
San Francisco , Beach St. & Pier 39 - Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
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In front of Hardrock Cafe there is a white loading zone for buses and vehicles. Please be there at least 10 mins before tour time. Tour leaves promptly at designated time. If you arrive earlier we suggest checking out the famous sea lions!

This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
  • OPERATED BY San Francisco Tour Company
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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  • "We got to see places the big buses and tours are not allowed to go." See review
  • "Brian has a special permit that allowed him to take us to many sites that prohibit larger vehicles and buses from parking." See review

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Malu’s SF Tour
MariaTherese_L
, May 2022
Seeing the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, etc. Goid memories came to mind. I rate the tour guide as a 4 because he was knowledgeable and included a lot of backstories about the city during the tour.
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star-5
Unexpected, great personalised experience!
Paola_L
, May 2022
Lovely tour! I was so lucky someone cancelled and I could get a sit! Many interesting informations. After it, I thought I should spend one month in San Francisco to really appreciate all it offers ❤️ If you come here, try to get it on the first day. It could help you to choose what to explore in the next days.
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star-5
Best tour in the area
Mark_B
, May 2022
Brian our guide was the most knowledgeable person I've ever met and knew a lot of history and facts about San Francisco that I would not have learned on a bus tour. He was very concerned about our comfort and safe. I would ecstatically recommend this tourà
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star-5
Brian did a amazing job...
Anonymous
, May 2022
Brian did a amazing job of giving us a perfect snapshot of sfo on our first day there. We enjoyed visiting many of his recommendations.
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star-5
Best tour driver in town
phil_w
, May 2022
Visiting Coit Tower, driving through Golden Gate Park, driving down Lombard Street, our driver provided so much SF history and stories, loved the whole tour.
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star-5
The best tour of San Francisco you could ever wish for.
Najim_B
, May 2022
A very detailed and historic tour was given to us. We discovered so many nice areas and views within the city of San Fancisco thanks to this tour and in particular thanks to our guide Brian. Brian gave so many useful recommendation on other places to see or famous spots to go eat. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a deepdive into the historic places of San Fran. and the must-see areas within this city. A great positive of this tour also lies in its size as you will be part of a group consisting of no more than 5 persons.
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star-5
San Francisco in Four Hours
Joshua_H
, May 2022
Excellent tour which provided a general overview of the city while highlighting major points of interest such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sutro Baths, and Lombard Street in addition to many others. Brian was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the city, friendly, and eager to answer any questions. There was even bottled water and local snacks provided. I would highly recommend this tour especially at the beginning of one’s trip to San Francisco or for someone wanting to experience the city with a limited amount of time.
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star-5
Brian is an excellent...
Gerald_M
, May 2022
Brian is an excellent tour guide and he covers most parts of the city in a relatively short time, with lots of anecdotes that are entertaining. Great use of limited time, and we get to go places the busses can't.
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star-5
Brian was great, very...
Andre_W
, May 2022
Brian was great, very informative. There was just 2 couples on our tour so it seemed l8ke we were just riding around town enjoying the view.
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star-5
Great Intro to a Great City
Cheryl_G
, May 2022
Getting to see so many beautiful sights and views of the city without the hassle of navigating on one’s own. Brian was a wonderful tour guide. He gave out so much great information. Four hours went by very quickly and the walkabout stops were at great intervals and sights. For first time visitors, plan this for your first day as you’ll get great ideas for the rest of your visit.
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star-5
Very knowledgeable tour guide Brian made the tour exceptional. So many parts of San Francisco that we had never seen bef
Ruben_G
, May 2022
Very knowledgeable tour guide Brian made the tour exceptional. So many parts of San Francisco that we had never seen before or even knew were there.
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star-5
Unexpected and Surprising Gem!!
John_M
, May 2022
We signed up for this tour last minute and learned so much about the city of San Francisco! Brian touched on all of the stuff the locals know and included some history, juicy tidbits about certain areas too! The local snacks were great and appreciated! He is a down-to-earth guy who knows how to guide a tour! We initially thought the price was a bit higher but he proved you get what you pay for!!! Thanks, Brian! We had a great visit, largely thanks to you!!!
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star-5
100% Recommend
Melissa_R
, May 2022
Brian was an amazing tour guide, funny, knowledgeable and I give this experience a 10/10. 100% recommend
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star-5
Fabulous SanFran tour
Tamara_G
, May 2022
If there is a place in San Francisco, we went there. Brian took us everywhere and told us everything! We were able to get out of the van and take pictures at several important spots. We learned history and interesting facts. I especially enjoyed the beauty of the plants at each of the stops. This was my favorite activity in the city.
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star-5
The most relaxing, informative and fun tour ever.
Danna_B
, May 2022
All the history Brian was able to tell us made the tour so amazing. The tour was relaxing and so informative it made it so much fun. We loved every minute.
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star-5
The only way to see San Fran
Robert_G
, May 2022
Get to see San Fran on a more detailed and personal level in a minivan rather than a tour bus and ask questions to your heart’s content
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star-5
Perfect SFO Tour
Rachel_R
, May 2022
Excellent tour. Comfortable van which was really nice. The tour was thorough, not rushed and we saw so much of the city. This tour definitely goes where the big busses can’t go.
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star-5
Excellent tour of San Francisco
Samantha_J
, May 2022
This is the perfect way to see the city! Brain was probably the most knowledgeable tour guide we've ever had and we learned so much about the city. He also has great recommendations for places to eat and neighborhoods to check out after the tour is over. He is very accommodating and the water and snacks he provided were an excellent touch. Could not recommend this tour more!
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star-5
Very Knowledgeable Guide and Comfortable Minivan
Sherri_J
, Apr 2022
Brian gave us an outstanding tour of San Francisco in a very comfortable mini-van that was the perfect size for getting around town. He is very knowledgeable and gave us so much information that we found ourselves sharing his info on later tours we took. We loved going to the outskirts of the City and seeing the areas around the Golden Gate park, the Sutro baths, and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Brian also provided water and snacks, which were a nice addition.
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star-5
Great Experience
Andrew_K
, Apr 2022
Wonderful trip, covered all main aspects. Tour guide is populated with immense knowledge about the city. Way better then big bus tours. More personalized experience and you get to visit more areas where big tour busses can fit.
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