San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
Overview
This fun, family friendly open air 90 Min Tour is the best and easiest way to experience San Francisco’s top highlights.
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.
Would you like to visit Alcatraz? Upgrade to our 90 Min Tour with Alcatraz option!
Do you prefer a Private Tour, select 1 passenger and book a private vehicle for up to 7 passengers!
What's Included
- Drive down Lombard Street, The "Most Crooked Street in the World"
- Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days
- 3 Options- a 90 Min Tour, or a 90 Min Tour + Alcatraz, or a Private 2 HR tour for up to 7 passengers
- A unique tour in our Open Air Van to get the full views and experience of San Francisco
- Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly)
- A photo stop at Coit Tower vista point on Telegraph Hill with amazing views of San Francisco
- 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
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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Lombard Street (pass by)
North Beach (pass by)
Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)
Ghirardelli Square (pass by)
Fort Mason (pass by)
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)
Golden Gate Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pacific Heights
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marina District (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Russian Hill (pass by)
Little Italy (pass by)
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-30758P28
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Drive down Lombard Street, The "Most Crooked Street in the World".
- Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days.
- 3 Options- a 90 Min Tour, or a 90 Min Tour + Alcatraz, or a Private 2 HR tour for up to 7 passengers.
- A unique tour in our Open Air Van to get the full views and experience of San Francisco.
- Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly).
- A photo stop at Coit Tower vista point on Telegraph Hill with amazing views of San Francisco.
- 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.
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 2025There 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 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 San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group 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
- Drive down Lombard Street, The "Most Crooked Street in the World"
- Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days
- 3 Options- a 90 Min Tour, or a 90 Min Tour + Alcatraz, or a Private 2 HR tour for up to 7 passengers
- A unique tour in our Open Air Van to get the full views and experience of San Francisco
- Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly)
- A photo stop at Coit Tower vista point on Telegraph Hill with amazing views of San Francisco
- 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
- 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
