Overview
Live the magic of San Francisco during the festive Christmas season on a 2-hour holiday lights tour. You'll travel in a '70s-style Volkswagen bus to view the displays and sing along to holiday-themed songs while capturing great photo ops at Lombard Street, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge. This family-friendly outing includes Santa hats for all.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Blanket while in tour
- Santa hat
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
2899 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109, 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
Start your holiday lights tour of San Francisco with pickup at Fisherman’s Wharf, near Aquatic Park. Board one of two 6-passenger VW buses—the 'Love Bus' and 'Sunshine Bus'—completely refurbished with shag carpets, beaded curtains, and hand-painted murals.
Begin your 2-hour guided tour by driving down the waterfront for a look at how the city celebrates Christmas. See the Christmas tree at Pier 39, and then make your way toward the Palace of Fine Arts, the Embarcadero, Union Street, Lombard Street, Chinatown, and North Beach. Get out at Union Square to see the annual Christmas tree in this shopping haven.
Slip on your Santa hat to take unique holiday photos at scheduled stops along the way.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Max of 6 guests per VW, we can take larger groups in multiple VW’s
- While not wheelchair accessible, we are totally happy in helping out with folding a wheelchair so that everyone can join in the fun!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-23068P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco 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).
- Live commentary on board.
- Blanket while in tour.
- Santa hat.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Holiday Lights Tour of San Francisco 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 Holiday Lights Tour of San Francisco will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. 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
- Live commentary on board
- Blanket while in tour
- Santa hat
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Max of 6 guests per VW, we can take larger groups in multiple VW’s
- While not wheelchair accessible, we are totally happy in helping out with folding a wheelchair so that everyone can join in the fun!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
