San Francisco Love 2-Hour VW Hippie Bus Tour with Professional Guide
by San Francisco Love Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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✓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.$198Overview
This San Francisco Love 2-Hour VW Hippie Bus Tour includes a fully narrated trip guided by a professional driver-guide aboard a 1970s Volkswagen Hippie bus that seats up to seven people. The tour starts near the Cable Car Powell-Hyde Line, close to the Hyde Street Pier and Aquatic Park, where guests can see historic ships and the waterfront. The route begins with a drive through Haight-Ashbury, known for its association with the 1960s hippie movement and famous musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Next, the bus passes Union Square, where the guide explains the area's history, the Dewey Monument, and its luxury shopping district. The tour continues to the Civic Center, offering views of City Hall, the Opera House, and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, with commentary on important city events. There is a 10-minute stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, allowing time for photos and learning about the bridge’s history as once the longest suspension bridge in the world. After the stop, the bus carefully drives down Lombard Street, known as the world's most crooked street, while the guide points out city views. The tour proceeds to Fisherman’s Wharf, a lively area with restaurants, museums such as Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and the Wax Museum, and Pier 39. The bus then travels through Chinatown via Grant Avenue and the Dragon Gates, with narration about the contributions of Chinese immigrants to San Francisco’s founding. North Beach follows, where the guide describes its history as a nightlife and red-light district during the Gold Rush. The tour passes through Little Italy, highlighting its food scene, live music, and historic businesses. The Castro neighborhood is included, noted for its role in the LGBT movement and its atmosphere of inclusion and love. The tour pauses for about 10 minutes in the Mission District, known for its Latino heritage, Dolores Park, historic churches, and diverse food options. The final neighborhood visited is Golden Gate Park, a large urban park with museums, lakes, playing fields, and a buffalo paddock. The tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off and is not wheelchair accessible, but assistance is available for folding and storing wheelchairs on board. Infants must have their own child seat and ticket. Gratuities are not included but are customary.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Haight-Ashbury
Drive through Haight-Ashbury, the center of the 1960s hippie movement and home to figures like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead.
Union Square
Drive by Union Square while learning about its history, the Dewey Monument, and the surrounding luxury shops and brands.
Civic Center
View the architecture of City Hall, the Opera House, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and hear about historical events linked to these buildings.
Golden Gate Bridge
Stop for about 10 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge to hear stories of its construction and significance, and take photos of the bridge and bay.
10 min
Lombard Street
Drive carefully down Lombard Street, known as the world’s most crooked street, while enjoying city views.
Fisherman's Wharf
Pass through Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular area with eateries, museums like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and the Wax Museum, and Pier 39.
Chinatown
Drive along Grant Avenue through the Dragon Gates into Chinatown, learning about its founding and the role of Chinese immigrants.
North Beach
Drive by North Beach, formerly known for its nightlife, red light district, and the disappearance of sailors, and home to some of the city’s oldest bars.
Little Italy
Drive through Little Italy, an area known for food, live music, and the founding stories of companies with nationwide reach.
The Castro
Drive through The Castro, a neighborhood central to the LGBT movement with a history of political and social change.
Mission District
Stop for about 10 minutes in the Mission District, known historically as the Latino district, with parks, historic churches, and local food.
10 min
Golden Gate Park
Drive through Golden Gate Park, a large urban park with museums, lakes, playing fields, and a buffalo paddock.
San Francisco Love Tours
Pass near the tour’s pick-up point where the Cable Car Powell-Hyde Line, Hyde Street Pier with historic ships, and Aquatic Park are located.
Meeting point
Our buses will pull-up ON HYDE street near the corner of Hyde & Jefferson Street. Landmarks are side of the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
End point
Our buses will pull-up ON HYDE street near the corner of Hyde & Jefferson Street. Landmarks are side of the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Francisco Love 2-Hour VW Hippie Bus Tour with Professional Guide
by San Francisco Love Tours
Choose from 4 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.$198Overview
This San Francisco Love 2-Hour VW Hippie Bus Tour includes a fully narrated trip guided by a professional driver-guide aboard a 1970s Volkswagen Hippie bus that seats up to seven people. The tour starts near the Cable Car Powell-Hyde Line, close to the Hyde Street Pier and Aquatic Park, where guests can see historic ships and the waterfront. The route begins with a drive through Haight-Ashbury, known for its association with the 1960s hippie movement and famous musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Next, the bus passes Union Square, where the guide explains the area's history, the Dewey Monument, and its luxury shopping district. The tour continues to the Civic Center, offering views of City Hall, the Opera House, and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, with commentary on important city events. There is a 10-minute stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, allowing time for photos and learning about the bridge’s history as once the longest suspension bridge in the world. After the stop, the bus carefully drives down Lombard Street, known as the world's most crooked street, while the guide points out city views. The tour proceeds to Fisherman’s Wharf, a lively area with restaurants, museums such as Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and the Wax Museum, and Pier 39. The bus then travels through Chinatown via Grant Avenue and the Dragon Gates, with narration about the contributions of Chinese immigrants to San Francisco’s founding. North Beach follows, where the guide describes its history as a nightlife and red-light district during the Gold Rush. The tour passes through Little Italy, highlighting its food scene, live music, and historic businesses. The Castro neighborhood is included, noted for its role in the LGBT movement and its atmosphere of inclusion and love. The tour pauses for about 10 minutes in the Mission District, known for its Latino heritage, Dolores Park, historic churches, and diverse food options. The final neighborhood visited is Golden Gate Park, a large urban park with museums, lakes, playing fields, and a buffalo paddock. The tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off and is not wheelchair accessible, but assistance is available for folding and storing wheelchairs on board. Infants must have their own child seat and ticket. Gratuities are not included but are customary.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Haight-Ashbury
Drive through Haight-Ashbury, the center of the 1960s hippie movement and home to figures like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead.
Union Square
Drive by Union Square while learning about its history, the Dewey Monument, and the surrounding luxury shops and brands.
Civic Center
View the architecture of City Hall, the Opera House, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and hear about historical events linked to these buildings.
Golden Gate Bridge
Stop for about 10 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge to hear stories of its construction and significance, and take photos of the bridge and bay.
10 min
Lombard Street
Drive carefully down Lombard Street, known as the world’s most crooked street, while enjoying city views.
Fisherman's Wharf
Pass through Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular area with eateries, museums like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and the Wax Museum, and Pier 39.
Chinatown
Drive along Grant Avenue through the Dragon Gates into Chinatown, learning about its founding and the role of Chinese immigrants.
North Beach
Drive by North Beach, formerly known for its nightlife, red light district, and the disappearance of sailors, and home to some of the city’s oldest bars.
Little Italy
Drive through Little Italy, an area known for food, live music, and the founding stories of companies with nationwide reach.
The Castro
Drive through The Castro, a neighborhood central to the LGBT movement with a history of political and social change.
Mission District
Stop for about 10 minutes in the Mission District, known historically as the Latino district, with parks, historic churches, and local food.
10 min
Golden Gate Park
Drive through Golden Gate Park, a large urban park with museums, lakes, playing fields, and a buffalo paddock.
San Francisco Love Tours
Pass near the tour’s pick-up point where the Cable Car Powell-Hyde Line, Hyde Street Pier with historic ships, and Aquatic Park are located.
Meeting point
Our buses will pull-up ON HYDE street near the corner of Hyde & Jefferson Street. Landmarks are side of the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
End point
Our buses will pull-up ON HYDE street near the corner of Hyde & Jefferson Street. Landmarks are side of the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.