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Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 43 (24) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your visit to San Francisco Memorable. We can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Whether you would like to see the city highlights in a private setting, or drive down Highway 1 for a beer, we will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your day! No matter what the occasion, we would love to make your day special!

NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAY TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
  • Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%
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What makes our company unique is we have the vision of “ where vintage meets modern” we have USB ports in our bus, we have our buses fully restored and updated with modern amenities - and we are small buses so we can go to places that bigger buses are not allowed to: Twin peaks, Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies and the Full House, mural alleys in the Mission etc.We also offer complimentary light snacks and water in the morning, and complimentary local crafts beer and California wine on our afternoon tours and Private tours. Guests can also BYOB.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Wharf

We will gladly pick you up from your hotel, or in the Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square areas.Possible places to visit: • Union Square • North Beach • Fisherman's Wharf • The Marina • Palace of Fine Arts • The Presidio • Golden Gate Bridge • Fort Point • Golden Gate Park • Alamo Square • The Haight • Twin Peaks • The Castro • The Mission • Civic Center • Sausalito • Muir Woods • Napa • Sonoma • Pacific Highway 1 • Half Moon Bay • Marin Headlands • Treasure Island • And Beyond...Painted Ladies Tour Company is fully licensed through the California Public Utilities Commission PSG 0034808 as a Charter and Sightseeing company.NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Pick a morning or afternoon or evening tour to suit your schedule
  • We are open to your creative ideas of what you would like to do/see/experience during your time slot.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Painted Ladies Private San Francisco 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). 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-75013P2

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
  • Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,
  • Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB
  • NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 6 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%

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
  • pick a morning or afternoon or evening tour to suit your schedule
  • we are open to your creative ideas of what you would like to do/see/experience during your time slot.
  • Custom Pick up and drop of within San Francisco city limits
  • We typically charge %20 gratuity for our Private Tours- tips make up a large chunk of our tour guide income in the US.

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