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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 26 (10.4) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, the Haight/Ashbury, Western Addition, Civic Center and The Marina. Also, you get 3 stops for photo ops at landmarks such as The Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies and Palace Of Fine Arts (shhhh ...on occasion you might see us driving down that crooked Lombard Street if traffic permits). Fun fun fun!

Bonus is you will be transported in one of our vintage VW buses while rocking out to classic hit songs of the 60's-70's (Pearl, Poppy, Skye and Rosie).

Please arrive at the pick up location 10 min prior so we can depart on time as we have lots to cover in the city. Thank you!

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from
  • Gratuities
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Haight-Ashbury (pass by)

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Union Square (pass by)

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Civic Center (pass by)

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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Painted Ladies

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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lombard Street (pass by)

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Chinatown (pass by)

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Golden Gate Park (pass by)

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Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)

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North Beach (pass by)

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Lower Haight (pass by)

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Hayes Valley (pass by)

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Western Addition (pass by)

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Marina District (pass by)

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Mrs Doubtfire House (pass by)

Drive by the Iconic Mrs Doubtfire House, short pause for photo from bus.
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Princess Diaries High School (pass by)

Drive by the Princess Diaries House
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum number of 3 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rebooking to another time after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Portable wheelchair ok
  • Booster seats are available on request if advised at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-75013P1

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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 2,417 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 26 (10.4) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from
  • Small group tour
  • Photo stops at major landmarks and Commentary about San Francisco history and neighborhoods
  • Transportation in vintage Volkswagen bus
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum number of 3 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rebooking to another time after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Portable wheelchair ok
  • Booster seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Recommended tip amount :$15-$20 per passenger. (Did you know that tips make up a large amount of our tour guide income in the US?)
  • Note that each vehicle seats up to 7 people total. We can still accommodate larger groups seated in separate vehicles.
  • Everyone in your group needs to complete our digital waiver.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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