Overview
For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San Francisco. This tour is packed with with facts and fun about San Francisco!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional Driver/guide
Fully narrated tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Haight-Ashbury
A guided drive through the famous house of Jimi Hendrix, Janis and Joplin and the Grateful Dead, and the epicenter of the hippie movement at Haight-Ashbury!
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Union Square
In this guided drive by you will learn the history of Union Square and the Dewey Monument. Alongside, discover all the luxury and world famous brands.
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Civic Center
View the amazing 1915-1930 architecture of City Hall, The Opera House, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and many more as well as learning events that shaped our history and the world.
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Golden Gate Bridge
10 min
No other building screams more San Francisco than the world famous hanging bridge: the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn the exciting stories and historic meaning of this, once the longest hanging bridge in the world, and all the memories that encapsulate.
This is photo stop for an iconic view and perspective of the Bay, the Bridge and the natural habitat. -
Lombard Street
10 min
Join us, as we carefully maneuver the curves on what is considered the world's most crooked street! Our skilled drivers will have you singing along while taking pictures of some amazing views of the City.
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Fisherman's Wharf
10 min
Perhaps one of the most visited places in the city, the Wharf is a perfect place for eats, drinks and modern age museums like Ripley's Believe It Or Not, the Wax Museum, and the famous Pier 39!
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Chinatown
10 min
Down the famous Grant Ave through the Dragon Gates into the heart of Chinatown. Learn the founding story of San Francisco and the effort of Chinese immigrants that made it happen!
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North Beach
10 min
It wasn't always sugar and flowers... at the start of the gold rush North Beach was famous for their nightlife, red light district, and the disappearance of sailors! This is a drive by that will surely have you coming back and discover the oldest dives in the City.
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Little Italy
10 min
A guided discovery to the heart of Little Italy, an amazing corridor of food, live music, and pieces of the founding stories of companies that serve till this day nationwide!
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The Castro
10 min
A transformative neighborhood that empowered the LGBT movement to achieve the first openly gay elected official and an atmosphere of love and inclusion. One of the most fun places to be in the city!
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Mission District
10 min
Historically as the Latino district, it has some of the most vibrant and fun places to be in the City. From the locally loved Dolores Park, to the historic churches and amazing food to be found!
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Golden Gate Park
10 min
A modern day forest in a busy city, the Golden Gate park is a sanctuary for those who need the peace and calm that an urban forest can provide. The largest manmade park in America has many attractions: Museums, Lakes, playing fields, Buffalo Paddock and so much more!
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San Francisco Love Tours
10 min
Just up the street from our pick-up location, you can explore the iconic Cable Car (Powell-Hyde Line) which is one of the most pintoreques rides. In this vicinity you can explore the Hyde Street Pier and history ships, the Aquatic Park and maybe even jump in for a swim in our brisk waters!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Infant guests, must bring their own required child-seat and also purchase a ticket to secure the seat.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about San Francisco Tour With a Narrated Ride Past City Sights
Can I cancel San Francisco Tour With a Narrated Ride Past City Sights for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour start?
Meet where the buses pull up on Hyde Street near the corner of Hyde and Jefferson Street, beside the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
Where does the tour end?
It finishes back where it starts: on Hyde Street near the corner of Hyde and Jefferson Street, beside the Argonaut Hotel or the park across the street.
How long is the tour, and what stops does it make?
The tour lasts 2 hours and visits 13 stops in this order: Haight-Ashbury, Union Square, Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy, The Castro, Mission District, Golden Gate Park, and San Francisco Love Tours.
What kind of vehicle is used, and is the tour narrated?
The tour uses a 1970s VW Hippie bus and includes a professional driver-guide and a fully narrated tour.
What language is the tour guided in?
The guide language is English.
Operated by San Francisco Love Tours
