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San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour

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Overview

This fun, family friendly open air tour is the easiest way to experience San Francisco’s top highlights with the option of a 50 Min Tour, a 90 Min Tour with Tickets to Alcatraz, or make it a Private Two Hour Tour for your group of up to 7 passengers.

Departing from Fisherman's Wharf, you’ll ride down world-famous Lombard Street, descend ultra-steep Filbert Street, and enjoy an iconic Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Travel through Little Italy and Chinatown, pass filming spots from Mrs. Doubtfire, Bullitt, The Rock, and Dirty Harry, and catch views of the iconic Cable Cars climbing our steepest hills.

You’ll also explore Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Marina, Fort Mason, the Presidio, and more—plus four scenic photo stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Pacific Heights. Perfect for guests short on time but big on adventure.

What's Included

  • Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly)
  • Drive down Lombard Street, The "Most Crooked Street in the World"
  • Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days
  • Gratuities
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Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Lombard Street (pass by)

Known as "The Crooked Street," Lombard Street's eight tight hairpin turns are surrounded by beautiful homes and vibrant flowers, making it one of San Francisco’s most photographed landmarks.
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Russian Hill (pass by)

Experience breathtaking views and historic charm in Russian Hill, an iconic neighborhood filled with steep streets, lush greenery, and hidden stairways.
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North Beach (pass by)

Discover the charm of North Beach, a lively neighborhood with a rich Italian-American history, famous for its nightlife, cafes, and literary landmarks.
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Little Italy (pass by)

Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s Little Italy, a neighborhood bursting with authentic Italian culture, charming cafes, and some of the city’s best restaurants and bakeries.
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Chinatown (pass by)

Explore the vibrant streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown, one the oldest and one of the largest in the U.S., known for its colorful architecture, bustling shops, and rich cultural heritage.
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Coit Tower

(Photo Stop) Pause to capture stunning views of the city and bay from Coit Tower, a historic landmark perched atop Telegraph Hill with murals and panoramic vistas.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dylan's Tours (pass by)

Start or end your journey at Dylan’s Tours Shop in Little Italy, a welcoming hub where your San Francisco adventure begins.
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Pacific Heights

San Francisco’s hilltop showpiece, grand Victorians and Beaux-Arts mansions on “Billionaire’s Row,” leafy streets, and chic Fillmore boutiques and cafés. Known for sweeping views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the Bay, it blends old-world glamour with modern city life—an elegant, unmistakably San Francisco neighborhood.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)

A former U.S. Army post turned 1,500-acre national park where wild coastline meets the city. Think cypress forests, coastal bluffs, and sweeping Golden Gate Bridge views, plus historic brick barracks, parade grounds, and bayfront Crissy Field. It’s SF’s backyard—rich history, big scenery, and that salty-air, park-meets-ocean vibe.
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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco’s signature silhouette—International Orange towers, soaring cables, and sweeping views where the Pacific meets the Bay. Expect bite-size stories of bold 1930s engineering, fog lore, and why this Art Deco icon still steals the show—no matter the weather.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

A dreamy lakeside rotunda and sweeping colonnades, born from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Swans on the lagoon, towering palms, and classical arches create a timeless, romantic scene—one of San Francisco’s most beloved bits of old-world grandeur
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marina District (pass by)

Breezy waterfront vibes, joggers on the Marina Green, and sailboats in the harbor—plus chic cafés and boutiques along Chestnut & Union. Mediterranean-style homes and Art Deco touches frame views of the Golden Gate and the Palace of Fine Arts. Born from the 1915 world’s fair, it now hums with upbeat, beach-town energy
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Fort Mason (pass by)

A former Army port turned waterfront arts-and-park campus. Historic piers and brick warehouses now host galleries, theaters, and tasty pop-ups, while the Great Meadow slopes to the Bay with postcard views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz. Lively, local, and perfectly San Francisco.
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Ghirardelli Square (pass by)

A historic chocolate factory turned brick-and-string-light plaza by the Bay. Grab a classic hot-fudge sundae, browse local shops and tasting rooms, and enjoy waterfront views of Alcatraz and Aquatic Park—sweet, scenic, and quintessentially San Francisco.
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Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)

San Francisco’s classic waterfront—Dungeness crab stands, sourdough bakeries, and sea lions at Pier 39, plus historic ships, street performers, and quirky museums like Musée Mécanique. Bustling vibes and big Bay views toward Alcatraz and the Golden Gate—iconic SF, start to finish
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van 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 (PDT). 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour?
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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 (PDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly).
  • Drive down Lombard Street, The "Most Crooked Street in the World".
  • Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days.
  • A unique tour in our Open Air Van to get the full views and experience of San Francisco.
  • A photo stop at Coit Tower vista point on Telegraph Hill with amazing views of San Francisco.
  • 3 Options- a 50 Min Tour, a 90 Min Tour + Alcatraz, or a 2 hour private tour for up to 7 passengers.
  • Photo Stop at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with epic views of the Bay.
  • Educated driver/guide who will share all the fun facts and history about San Francisco.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly)
  • Drive down Lombard Street, The "Most Crooked Street in the World"
  • Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days
  • A unique tour in our Open Air Van to get the full views and experience of San Francisco
  • A photo stop at Coit Tower vista point on Telegraph Hill with amazing views of San Francisco
  • 3 Options- a 50 Min Tour, a 90 Min Tour + Alcatraz, or a 2 hour private tour for up to 7 passengers
  • Photo Stop at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with epic views of the Bay
  • Educated driver/guide who will share all the fun facts and history about San Francisco
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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