5.0 · 1224 reviews
A7037YWkarab
April 2024
Knowledgeable and funny tour guide! Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pink Ladies and more! Definitely a worthwhile experience! Plus it was super cool to ride in a VW bus!
Brayden_G
April 2024
Our group of six had an unforgettable experience on the San Francisco city tour, led by our charismatic guide, Al. Cruising through the city in the whimsical, eyelash-adorned Volkswagen bus added a touch of retro flair to our adventure. Al was a treasure trove of stories, making the city's history resonate with us as we toured the iconic neighborhoods. The Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies were just a few of the photo-worthy stops we enjoyed. Al's expertise in finding the perfect angles for our pictures was truly appreciated. The afternoon was enhanced by tastings of exquisite local wines and craft beers, which were a big hit among our group. Al's blend of historical knowledge, personable demeanor, and attention to detail catered perfectly to our group's interests, making the tour an exceptional experience. It was the ideal way to discover the essence of San Francisco together.
Veronica_M
April 2024
Stopping by some of the houses where we were able to get out for a bit. And having a bit of wine was a nice touch! I wished we could’ve stopped a couple more times. It was hard to take pics as the van was driving by. But I really liked our guide’s enthusiasm!
Karen_S
April 2024
Talking with guide and listening to 60’s music! Riding down Lombard Street! Visiting Golden Gate Park and seeing Golden Gate Bridge. A great way to see entire area of San Francisco and its beauty!
James_M
April 2024
Caio was our guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun. We covered a lot of the city and we had fantastic stops.
Karen_M
April 2024
We have been to San Francisco a number of times but this tour took us through parts of the city we’d never seen! The guide was great! Friendly, informative and accommodating! Highly recommend!
723adyw
April 2024
Was a fun way to see the sights of SanFrancisco. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. We learnt lots about the history. Would be great to do first up to get your bearings
Michelle_A
April 2024
Lovely afternoon tour exploring the sights of San Francisco. The tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable and the smaller group size made it easy to interact. All the main highlights visited - highly recommended.
Andrew L
April 2024
Such a personal way to learn more about the city. You will feel like such a VIP in one of the busses. Our driver , tour guide and local Armando was amazing. Highly recommend this trip.
Richard F
April 2024
What a great way to see the city’s top sites and get the back story from our knowledgeable local guide, Jim. Even our kids (14 and 17 ) put down their phones and took it all in. Highly recommend this trip as a way to orientate yourself and work out what you want to see more of on your holiday.
Sheila M
April 2024
I’ve been on the SF city tour with painted ladies three times now and all were fantastic! Recently had a friend in town that had never been to SF and wanted to show her the highlights of the city. Our tour with Caio was a highlight despite the pouring rain and cloudy skies. I’m currently using a knee scooter due to recent Achilles surgery and Caio was incredibly accommodating. His city knowledge and his warm humor made a gloomy day much brighter:)! Highly recommend- Thank you, Caio!!
Mariya_S
April 2024
I do not recommend taking this tour!! Save your money!! The car is beat up, there was no interior decoration, practically no music, just 2 stops, it was incredibly difficult to hear the driver (recommend getting a microphone). I purchased a tour for a group of 5 of my friends to go for my birthday. I called three times weeks in advance to have the yellow colored car. I explicitly explained that its my birthday! Not only did we not get the yellow car, the tour itself was delayed by an hour. The company did not offer ANYTHING to make up for it even though they are the ones who requested the later start time. I was very disappointed and will not recommend to anyone!! Horrible!!
Maria_B
March 2024
Great way to see all of San Francisco in a short amount of time. Jim was our driver/tour guide and has great knowledge of the city and a lot of patience for a precocious child. Would definitely recommend.
jrsn0909
March 2024
Fantastic way to get a layout of the city and all of its neighborhoods. Staff were incredibly well informed, patient with our questions, and had a great sense of humor. My teens enjoyed it as much as their mom! It was a great way to figure out how we wanted to spend the rest of our time in the city
ChicTravel101
March 2024
Such an amazing way to tour the city in a private and entertaining way. Jim, our driver, was amazing. He is a true San Franciscan and gave us historic facts along with tips from a local’s perspective. I highly recommend this tour at the start of your trip to see all neighborhoods and pick which ones you would like to further explore.
Robert M
March 2024
Fun well paced and informative . Recommend it . We saw all the main events and locations . Then bus was a hoot . The city has its issues but this tour bypassed them all.
Yvonne_M
March 2024
Was hard to hear bc we were in the back row. Not enough about the history of SF. Trip ran long by 20 min.
Nora_G
March 2024
I had a wonderful time on the Painted Ladies Tour. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a VW bus and/or is visiting San Francisco.
Helen_A
March 2024
Wr really enjoyed the tour. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge was amazing. We. Saw all of the famous sites in San Francisco. Highly recommend.
407jodic
March 2024
Ciao (I thought it was Kyle because it's kind of pronounced that way. Sorry, Ciao!) was terrific! He was so friendly and knew so much about the city: history, lore, areas, trivia, etc. It would have been a great tour even without the real VW bus, but that made it even more fun. I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants a great overview of the San Francisco scene.

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