Private Open Air Van Tour: San Francisco City Experience
Overview
Explore San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods in our private open-air vans. Great for families, cruise ship guests and small groups
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours (7 people MAX)
Location: Our open-air minibus tour departs daily from Fisherman's Wharf
Choose between our 2 OR 3 hour experience to explore San Francisco on our open air vehicles that let you take in the sites and sounds of the city for a more intimate experience.
2 Hour
-Lombard Street (The Crooked Street)
-Coit Tower *Photo Stop
-Chinatown
-North Beach (Little Italy)
-Fisherman's Wharf
-Golden Gate Bridge *Photo Stop
-Palace of Fine Arts *Photo Stop
- The Marina
-Presidio
-Pacific Heights *Photo Stop
-Mrs. Doubtfire's House
3 Hour
everything on 2 Hour tour plus:
-Painted Ladies (Full House house) *Photo Stop
-Haight Ashbury
-City Hall
-Nob Hill
What's Included
- Two Hour Tour: For the group wanting to see the main highlights of San Francisco
- Only select 1 passenger when booking. This will accommodate up to 7 passengers
- Three Hour Tour: For the group wanting to see it all in one day
- Private Open Air Vehicle for up to 7 passengers which offers you full unobstructed views of the city
- Option to choose your perfect tour duration 2 or 3 hours
- Local guide who will showcase all the history and stories of San Francisco
- Food
- Gratuities
- Alcohol (BYOB)
Meeting Location
2820 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)
Golden Gate Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coit Tower
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)
Little Italy (pass by)
Pacific Heights
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort Point National Historic Site
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lombard Street (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Painted Ladies
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Union Square (pass by)
Haight-Ashbury (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Open Air Van Tour: San Francisco City Experience?
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Activity code: C-30758P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Two Hour Tour: For the group wanting to see the main highlights of San Francisco.
- Only select 1 passenger when booking. This will accommodate up to 7 passengers.
- Three Hour Tour: For the group wanting to see it all in one day.
- Private Open Air Vehicle for up to 7 passengers which offers you full unobstructed views of the city.
- Option to choose your perfect tour duration 2 or 3 hours.
- Local guide who will showcase all the history and stories of San Francisco.
- Food.
- Gratuities.
- Alcohol (BYOB).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Open Air Van Tour: San Francisco City Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Open Air Van Tour: San Francisco City Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Two Hour Tour: For the group wanting to see the main highlights of San Francisco
- Only select 1 passenger when booking. This will accommodate up to 7 passengers
- Three Hour Tour: For the group wanting to see it all in one day
- Private Open Air Vehicle for up to 7 passengers which offers you full unobstructed views of the city
- Option to choose your perfect tour duration 2 or 3 hours
- Local guide who will showcase all the history and stories of San Francisco
- Food
- Gratuities
- Alcohol (BYOB)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
