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Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 51 (36.25) days in advance.

4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.  Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van and see more of San Francisco! Your guide takes you through more neighborhoods & photo stops, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other famous landmarks.

Small Group Experience (no waiting on big groups)

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

2500 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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What To Expect

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Pier 39

Pick up & Drop off
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Telegraph Hill (pass by)

Pass through to Coit Tower
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Little Italy (pass by)

Learn about Little Italy
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North Beach (pass by)

Drive through the second oldest neighborhood in SF
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Washington Square (pass by)

Heart of Little Italy
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City Lights Booksellers (pass by)

Famous bookstore
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Great picture stop with amazing backdrop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Haight-Ashbury (pass by)

Learn about the summer of love and all of the artists that lived in this famous neighborhood
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Painted Ladies

Most people know them as the Full House houses! This is one of the only tours that can take you there!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lombard Street (pass by)

The famous crooked street
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Marina District (pass by)

Beautiful neighborhood
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Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)

Next to Pier 39
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Chinatown (pass by)

The San Francisco Chinatown is the largest, and certainly the oldest, Chinese enclave in America
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Golden Gate Bridge

Great picture stop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lands End

Great picture stop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)

Old army fort
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Amoeba Music (pass by)

Learn about the summer of love
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Twin Peaks (pass by)

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Fort Point National Historic Site

Great picture stop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Transamerica Pyramid (pass by)

Famous pyramid shaped building
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Crissy Field (pass by)

Old army runway now beautiful field and beaches
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Alamo Square

Home of the painted ladies
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Legion of Honor (pass by)

in Lincoln park
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The Castro (pass by)

Learn about Harvey Milk and The Castro
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Columbus Avenue (pass by)

Through the heart of Little Italy
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Haight Street (pass by)

Haight & Ashbury
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Hayes Valley (pass by)

Little Boutique shops and park
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Castro Theatre (pass by)

Known for its sing along shows
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Sutro Tower

Nice view at twin peaks
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park (pass by)

We take you through the park and learn about this amazing park
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Cliff House (pass by)

Views from sutro baths
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Sutro Baths

Nice picture stop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sentinel Building (pass by)

Learn about this beautiful building
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Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips (pass by)

Windmills!
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Transamerica Redwood Park (pass by)

Hidden gem
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Dragon's Gate (pass by)

Entrance to china town
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The Jimi Hendrix House (pass by)

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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury 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 (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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Golden Gate Bridge visit and Twin Peaks viewpoint visit
  • Photo stops at major attractions
  • Local Driver and Guide with live commentary
  • Gratuities
  • You must provide your own child seat and reserve a spot for the child

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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