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Fabulous tour!
Amazing start to our San Fransisco stay. our guide made it one of the most memorable things we did. Can highly recommend as a must do, saw areas we wouldn't have visited and learnt new things.
Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $695 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 154 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- 1300 Columbus Ave, directly in front of Hotel Caza on the sidewalk in the white loading zone. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in San Francisco
Description
Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your visit to San Francisco Memorable. We can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Whether you would like to see the city highlights in a private setting, or drive down Highway 1 for a beer, we will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your day! No matter what the occasion, we would love to make your day special! NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAY TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
Tour Options
Itinerary
What makes our company unique is we have the vision of “ where vintage meets modern” we have USB ports in our bus, we have our buses fully restored and updated with modern amenities - and we are small buses so we can go to places that bigger buses are not allowed to: Twin peaks, Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies and the Full House, mural alleys in the Mission etc. We also offer complimentary light snacks and water in the morning, and complimentary local crafts beer and California wine on our afternoon tours and Private tours. Guests can also BYOB.
We will gladly pick you up from your hotel, or in the Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square areas. Possible places to visit: • Union Square • North Beach • Fisherman's Wharf • The Marina • Palace of Fine Arts • The Presidio • Golden Gate Bridge • Fort Point • Golden Gate Park • Alamo Square • The Haight • Twin Peaks • The Castro • The Mission • Civic Center • Sausalito • Muir Woods • Napa • Sonoma • Pacific Highway 1 • Half Moon Bay • Marin Headlands • Treasure Island • And Beyond... Painted Ladies Tour Company is fully licensed through the California Public Utilities Commission PSG 0034808 as a Charter and Sightseeing company. NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
Highlights
Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,
Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB
NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 6 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,
Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB
NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 6 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
Not included
Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up from your hotel within our Pick up locations (Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf). If you don't know, please contact us to verify. Thanks!
Traveller Ratings
5.0
154 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- pick a morning or afternoon or evening tour to suit your schedule
- we are open to your creative ideas of what you would like to do/see/experience during your time slot.
- Custom Pick up and drop of within San Francisco city limits
- We typically charge %20 gratuity for our Private Tours- tips make up a large chunk of our tour guide income in the US.
- Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour take?
Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour cost?
Prices start at $695 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick up from your hotel within our Pick up locations (Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf). If you don't know, please contact us to verify. Thanks! Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyOjais/NE0xtEp/1vEekKp8=.
What languages is Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(154)
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Touring San Francisco
I had so much fun and learned various new information about the history of San Francisco. Our guide was even better, he was very mindful of our program’s service dog and even provided us with snacks.
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We went to twin peaks to the princess diary school extra very fun
Amazing experience loved the energy and the kindness of the tour guides thank you very much!!
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fun adventures
so great had a great time field safe
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Great tour!
We had an amazing private tour of San Francisco with Painted Ladies Tour, and our guide, Caio, made the experience unforgettable! He was an excellent driver, friendly, funny, and incredibly accommodating throughout the tour. We were able to see so much of San Francisco within our time slot, and Caio made sure we didn't miss any of the city's highlights. He also went above and beyond by helping us find the best photo spots, taking plenty of pictures for us, and making sure we left with great memories. Caio was knowledgeable, personable, and truly made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. We really appreciated the time and effort he put into making our experience special. We highly recommend Painted Ladies Tour, and if you have the chance to tour with Caio, you're in for a fantastic experience!
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Best Tour
We had such a fun time exploring San Francisco with Painted Ladies Tour! Caio was the best guide—super friendly, funny, and made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. He knew all the best places to stop and made sure we got to see as much of the city as possible. One of my favorite parts was that he helped us get amazing pictures at every stop and even took a bunch for us. It made the experience feel really personal. Thank you, Caio, for making our visit so memorable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Francisco!
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A must-do San Francisco tour!
This tour was absolutely amazing and worth it! We saw so much more of the city than we would have on our own. Our guide, Caio, was warm, engaging, funny and knowledgeable. Don’t skip this experience!
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Great way to see San Francisco
Great tour with Jim! Seeing SF in a Mini Bus was fun!
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Great intro to SFO
We had a great tour wirh our guide Dominic, who told us so many insider facts about his hometown. This tour can be highly recomended.
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Top experience
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended! We are a family of four with two children (ages 6 and 11), and we had an amazing time on the Painted Ladies Tour with Jim as our personal guide. Jim was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about San Francisco. He shared fascinating stories and took us to many of the city’s famous landmarks as well as some hidden gems. Touring the city in the vintage buses made the whole experience even more special—it perfectly matched the charm and character of San Francisco. We saw so much of the city in just a few hours, and the tour was fun and engaging for both our kids. Jim also took the time to capture some wonderful family photos for us at several beautiful locations, which was such a thoughtful touch and gave us lasting memories of our trip. Thank you, Jim, for a fantastic experience. This was one of the highlights of our visit to San Francisco, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially families!
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