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Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour

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On average, this is booked 52 (39.50) days in advance.
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Overview

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes. Vantigo’s San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and several other storied landmarks. Along the way, we will stop and take photos while we share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know.

Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Access to districts the large buses cannot go
  • Professional guide
  • Children 0 to 4 require you to book a private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • We require a minimum of 3 guests for a tour to proceed
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What To Expect

Union Square (Pass By)

Drive through / Pick up / Drop off
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Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

Drive through / pick up and drop off
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Chinatown (Pass By)

Drive through
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Coit Tower

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Beach (Pass By)

Drive through
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Marina District (Pass By)

drive through
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Photo stop
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park (Pass By)

See the major museums (DeYoung - Academy of Science) and gardens (Botanical - Japanese)
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Twin Peaks

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Painted Ladies

Stop for photos
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Civic Center (Pass By)

Drive through
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Haight-Ashbury (Pass By)

Haight Street
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Recommended tip amount: $15-20 per passenger (tips make up a large chunk of tour guide income in the U.S!)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vantigo – The Original San Francisco VW Bus 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 716 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vantigo – The Original San Francisco VW Bus 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 (PST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Access to districts the large buses cannot go.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Children 0 to 4 require you to book a private tour.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • We require a minimum of 3 guests for a tour to proceed.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 5. 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 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vantigo – The Original San Francisco VW Bus 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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  • Bottled water
  • Access to districts the large buses cannot go
  • Professional guide
  • Children 0 to 4 require you to book a private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • We require a minimum of 3 guests for a tour to proceed

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Recommended tip amount: $15-20 per passenger (tips make up a large chunk of tour guide income in the U.S!)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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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 (PST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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