Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Haight-Ashbury
Drive by
Union Square
Drive by
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from
Snacks
Small group tour
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Options
427 Post St
Pick-up @ 427 Post St: Shared small-group tour. Please meet at our Union Square pickup location of 427 Post Street.
Starting point:
427 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Private Option: 427 Post St
Private Tour: Private for up to 6 people. Please meet at our Union Square pickup location at 427 Post St.
Starting point:
427 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
1300 Columbus Ave
Starting point:
1300 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Reviews
2,072 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with fantastic driver
Middleagedmumabroad,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous tour with our driver Caio. As we drove we were given the history of each area. Caio also pointed out where various authors, singers etc had lived, and showed us the houses that were used in some of the more popular movies and television series. I would definitely recommend this tour company!
Great tour in a unique van!
927larah,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience in Ocean combi! We had a wonderful time around the city! Will definitely come back with friends!
efficient and informative
HappyPlant,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is the perfect way to see the city’s highlights, especially if you’re on a tight schedule. Our guide, Caio, was incredibly informative, personable, and made us feel right at home. As a solo traveller I also appreciated that Caio offered to take a photo for me at some of the sites. Huge props to his driving skills—navigating SF’s famous hills in a charming retro bus is no small feat, and he handled it like a pro! I’m so glad I got to see so much of the city in such a short amount of time. I only had a day in San Fran and this was such a great way to see the key sites and understand the cultural history. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a unique, stress-free adventure!
The trip was very...
Mahael M,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was very enjoyable and I highly recommend it to everyone. The bus was nice and comfortable, and the tour guide was kind, helpful, and friendly. Make sure to bring some cash for tipping.
Todd & Nancy's Anniversary Trip to SF During New Years Week.
Z8470HBtoddh,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was Phenomenal, Jack??, I believe that is him, Ohio native, he's be in SF over 40 years I think, but he did an awesome job, very detailed in history, culture and he was hilarious, made us laugh, and learn about SF. So thanks Jack for doing such an awesome job, gave my wife and I a wonderful experience, and we appreciate him so very much. He even shared where he an his wife got married.
Fun Tour of San Francisco
Joanne S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friends had enjoyed this tour when they visited and recommended it. I’m so glad they did. Caio did a great job of showing us around his adopted city. We saw and learned a lot about the San Fran in a fun and laid back way. Communication with Painted Ladies Tour Company was excellent, including them providing great recommendations to us for a breakfast spot and sights to explore on foot ahead of our afternoon tour. Well done. Thanks for sharing your city with us.
A sunshine tour on a rainy day!
987kellyd,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met Jack and his VW Combi, Poppy, who took us on a tour of The Bay for 2 hours and boy did we learn a lot! It was super fun being in the bright Combi (especially with the rainy weather outside) - what a treat! We saw lots of cool places like Hyde Street Studios, City Hall (where Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe were married and films like Dirty Harry were filmed), the painted ladies, where the Grateful Dead lived, where Janice Joplin lived, the Full House row of houses, the Mrs Doubtfire house, Billionaires Row, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, drove down Lombard St, went to Little Italy, Chinatown and saw Ross Ave (where fortune cookies are made by hand). It was a great activity to do with the kids and Jack was so knowledgeable - we learnt so much about the history of this beautiful city. Highly recommend! Thanks Jack and Poppy! 🌼
Great way to see SF in a VW Kombi
Freedom96862,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see most of the key sights of SF in a cute VW Kombi that gives a nod to the flower power chapter of the city’s past. We drove up streets other tours cannot access including down Lombard. Jack is a local and was an excellent knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Best Tour by VW Bus
Liz K,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00..we were lucky and only the both of us … just do it if you are interested in the city & Culture & a very nice person!
Worth spending 2hrs.
Manan C,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Jack was an excellent guide with deep local knowledge and a great way of explaining the history behind the Painted Ladies and the surrounding neighborhood. The tour was informative, fun, and well organized. Definitely worth doing.
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