San Francisco 3-Hour Vantigo VW Bus Tour Through 14 Districts Including Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Views
by Vantigo
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This 3-hour tour takes place in a vintage Volkswagen van called Vantigo, which can access narrow streets and neighborhoods that larger buses cannot reach. The tour begins with pick-up at either Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf and ends with drop-off at the same location. It covers 14 districts of San Francisco, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Marina District, Civic Center, and Haight-Ashbury along Haight Street. The route passes by Golden Gate Park, highlighting its major museums such as the DeYoung Museum and the Academy of Sciences, as well as the Botanical and Japanese gardens. The tour includes stops for photos at Coit Tower (about 10 minutes), the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (about 5 minutes), the Golden Gate Bridge (about 10 minutes), Twin Peaks (about 10 minutes), and the Painted Ladies (about 10 minutes). Along the way, the guide shares stories about San Francisco’s history, including the earthquakes that shaped the city, the 1849 Gold Rush, the rise of Silicon Valley, and the 1960s counterculture. Bottled water is provided during the tour. Children aged 0 to 4 must book a private tour. The tour requires a minimum of three guests to operate. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
The van drives through Union Square where guests are picked up at the start and dropped off at the end of the tour.
Fisherman's Wharf
The route includes driving through Fisherman's Wharf with pick-up and drop-off points available.
Chinatown
The tour passes through San Francisco’s Chinatown district by vehicle.
Coit Tower
The tour stops for about 10 minutes at Coit Tower to allow guests to take photos.
10 min
North Beach
The van drives through the North Beach neighborhood.
Marina District
The tour continues with a drive through the Marina District.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
There is a 5-minute photo stop at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
5 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The tour stops for 10 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge for photos and views.
10 min
Golden Gate Park
The route goes by Golden Gate Park, showcasing its major museums including DeYoung and the Academy of Science, as well as the Botanical and Japanese Gardens.
Twin Peaks
Guests have a 10-minute stop at Twin Peaks to take photos.
10 min
Painted Ladies
The tour pauses for 10 minutes at the Painted Ladies for photo opportunities.
10 min
Civic Center
The van drives through the Civic Center area.
Haight-Ashbury
The tour drives along Haight Street in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
Meeting point
Directions: In front of the Westin St Francis Post Street Entrance. Across the street from Morton's Steakhouse.
End point
Directions: In front of the Westin St Francis Post Street Entrance. Across the street from Morton's Steakhouse.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Francisco 3-Hour Vantigo VW Bus Tour Through 14 Districts Including Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Views
by Vantigo
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180.60Overview
This 3-hour tour takes place in a vintage Volkswagen van called Vantigo, which can access narrow streets and neighborhoods that larger buses cannot reach. The tour begins with pick-up at either Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf and ends with drop-off at the same location. It covers 14 districts of San Francisco, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Marina District, Civic Center, and Haight-Ashbury along Haight Street. The route passes by Golden Gate Park, highlighting its major museums such as the DeYoung Museum and the Academy of Sciences, as well as the Botanical and Japanese gardens. The tour includes stops for photos at Coit Tower (about 10 minutes), the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (about 5 minutes), the Golden Gate Bridge (about 10 minutes), Twin Peaks (about 10 minutes), and the Painted Ladies (about 10 minutes). Along the way, the guide shares stories about San Francisco’s history, including the earthquakes that shaped the city, the 1849 Gold Rush, the rise of Silicon Valley, and the 1960s counterculture. Bottled water is provided during the tour. Children aged 0 to 4 must book a private tour. The tour requires a minimum of three guests to operate. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
The van drives through Union Square where guests are picked up at the start and dropped off at the end of the tour.
Fisherman's Wharf
The route includes driving through Fisherman's Wharf with pick-up and drop-off points available.
Chinatown
The tour passes through San Francisco’s Chinatown district by vehicle.
Coit Tower
The tour stops for about 10 minutes at Coit Tower to allow guests to take photos.
10 min
North Beach
The van drives through the North Beach neighborhood.
Marina District
The tour continues with a drive through the Marina District.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
There is a 5-minute photo stop at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
5 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The tour stops for 10 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge for photos and views.
10 min
Golden Gate Park
The route goes by Golden Gate Park, showcasing its major museums including DeYoung and the Academy of Science, as well as the Botanical and Japanese Gardens.
Twin Peaks
Guests have a 10-minute stop at Twin Peaks to take photos.
10 min
Painted Ladies
The tour pauses for 10 minutes at the Painted Ladies for photo opportunities.
10 min
Civic Center
The van drives through the Civic Center area.
Haight-Ashbury
The tour drives along Haight Street in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
Meeting point
Directions: In front of the Westin St Francis Post Street Entrance. Across the street from Morton's Steakhouse.
End point
Directions: In front of the Westin St Francis Post Street Entrance. Across the street from Morton's Steakhouse.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.