Unforgettable Painted Ladies: SF's Iconic Photo Journey
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!
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
judybQ3639CZ, 10/19/2025 12:50:07 AM
You need to do this tour !! What could be bettter than an excellent guide (Caio) along with a sweet girl (Daisy, the 1973 Volks van) Caio shared his knowledge and love for the city at every turn .. and there were many !! So glad to have experienced highlights of the city this way !
audriannl, 10/18/2025 9:32:38 PM
Caio and daisy were absolutely fabulous!! He was so knowledgeable about the city and was so fun!! Highly highly recommend!
rugrat2412, 10/18/2025 7:00:04 PM
Very good tour with Jack being our guide and driver, was very knowledgeable about the town and very passionate about the city. The vw van was very cute
Stephanie_V, 10/18/2025 3:55:19 PM
Caio was a great guide. He was engaging and knowledgeable. Daisy, our car was so cute and took us around town in style!
katiegR5380LU, 10/16/2025 4:38:36 PM
I really appreciated this tour. It was quick (2hours) so left the day for exploration and/or work (if you, like me, are unfortunate enough to not be in town for fun) but you saw all the highlights and even things you did not know should be highlighted. Jack was incredibly knowledgeable; somehow able to impart the spirit of the city in such a quick amount of time.
gary1025, 10/16/2025 6:31:00 AM
Great fun and experience. We loved being in Daisy ( our bus) and Caio our driver/guide was really informative and extremely passionate about San Francisco. I would recommend doing this tour when you arrive so you can revisit some of the areas later.
covellj, 10/15/2025 4:50:07 PM
This was a great way to see all of the city highlights in a quick trip! Caio is an excellent guide - very knowledgeable, provided his own recommendations, and assisted my stepmom with her walker and getting in and out of the van. I took notes as he told us about things so I could remember what to come back to and spend more time doing later. We also brought our 9 month old and it was easy peasy! For those that haven't seen the city this is a really great way to get the highlights quickly and either call it a day or use what you learn on the tour for the rest of your trip.
M1316ALjimb, 10/14/2025 3:00:36 PM
What a fun experience. This is the best way to see the sites of San Francisco! The refurbed VW bus is awesome and draws so much fun attention. Group size is obviously small and so a great way to meet new friends. Our guide Caio was knowledgeable and had an outstanding sense of humor. We really didn’t want the tour to end. Highly recommend this tour.
Traveler404005, 10/14/2025 1:02:05 PM
The driver was from Brazil and excellent . He made the trip fun . . Was very knowledgeable about the city he played great music.
Adam_B, 10/13/2025 9:43:02 PM
Very enjoyable trip throughout the city in a cool old VW bus. Passed so many iconic San Fran landmarks and thoroughly enjoyed the two hour trip. Well worth the cost!
- 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.
Departure point
1300 Columbus Ave, directly in front of Hotel Caza on the sidewalk in the white loading zone. Please arrive 10 min prior so we can leave the tour in time. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.Return details
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!Redemption
Union Square location: 427 Post Street in Union Square - white zone across Morton's Steak house -please arrive 10 min prior Fisherman's Wharf location: 1300 Columbus Ave. in Fisherman's Wharf - tour bus loading zone in front of The Hotel Caza on Columbus Ave. Everyone in your group needs to complete our digital waiver. Your guide will send you a text with the link day before- Please be on the look out for that!24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund