Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, the Haight/Ashbury, Western Addition, Civic Center and The Marina. Also, you get 3 stops for photo ops at landmarks such as The Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies and Palace Of Fine Arts (shhhh ...on occasion you might see us driving down that crooked Lombard Street if traffic permits). Fun fun fun!
Bonus is you will be transported in one of our vintage VW buses while rocking out to classic hit songs of the 60's-70's (Pearl, Poppy, Skye and Rosie).
Please arrive at the pick up location 10 min prior so we can depart on time as we have lots to cover in the city. Thank you!
Additional Info
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
Minimum number of 3 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rebooking to another time after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Portable wheelchair ok
Booster seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Recommended tip amount :$15-$20 per passenger. (Did you know that tips make up a large amount of our tour guide income in the US?)
Note that each vehicle seats up to 7 people total. We can still accommodate larger groups seated in separate vehicles.
Everyone in your group needs to complete our digital waiver.
Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
What To Expect
Haight-Ashbury
Drive by
Union Square
Drive by
Options
1300 Columbus Ave
Starting point: 1300 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
427 Post St
Pick-up @ 427 Post St: Shared small-group tour. Please meet at our Union Square pickup location of 427 Post Street. Starting point: 427 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Private Option: 427 Post St
Private Tour: Private for up to 6 people. Please meet at our Union Square pickup location at 427 Post St. Starting point: 427 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from
Snacks
Small group tour
Photo stops at major landmarks and Commentary about San Francisco history and neighborhoods
Transportation in vintage Volkswagen bus
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,265 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hippie Van tour
Ronald Z,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see all of San Fran. Peter the guide was very knowledgeable about the area and had some cool stories. Would highly recommend this tour.
Family with teenagers recommends this tour!
ESappenfield,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was a fantastic tour guide. He’s a really friendly local with lots of stories. The tour was a great orientation to the city and a great start to our trip!
History, Hippies, and Hair Pin Turns with Clay!
janrn2016,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved our Painted Lady tour with Clay! We saw so many cool San Francisco sights in his flowered VW bus! He had music and stories for every sight and stop along the way! So much beauty and history in SF! Clay added humor and charm to make the tour extra fun! Our trip down the Crooked Street (Lombard st) will be unforgettable! 😆 It was fun to see places where music history was made with Jimi and Janis and Jerry! I definitely recommend this tour!
Fun experience and guide!
katiegW1625IT,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Caio was our guide and was extremely pleasant and fun! He offered to take pictures of everyone at each stop, which we appreciated. Caio also created a fun atmosphere. I do think the price was a little steep for what we were able to see.
Great Way to See and Learn about San Fran on retro wheels.
pamcQ8780YH,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun way to visit the city of San Francisco, see the highlights and learn the inside scoop from our great guide, Peter. Peter was funny and informative and took good care of us. Riding in the VW Bug was very fun and the accompanying soundtrack made it even funner. The pick up spot was very easy to locate. I would recommend this tour.
The Florida Couple
Z923MGdanac,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We throughly enjoyed our tour and our driver. It was worth the money spent. Would rebook when we visit again.
Best way to see San Francisco
PETER N,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and interesting day with fantastic tour guide Dominic. As well as the hippy aspect you also see the traditional city sights including a look at the Golden Gate Bridge.
Such Fun
karla s,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter was a great guide and driver. We learned so many insider details from his knowledge and experience of being a long time resident. It’s a great way to get to cover the city. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great time!
Becky C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was Peter and he did a great job telling us some history on the spots he took us to. It was fun in the VW van and had great music to go with the stops too! This is a fun way to see some great favorite spots in SF and then look at your own pace another day if you want to see it again!
Fun way to get to know this amazing city
Genevieve P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taken around city in "Daisy" by our fantastic guide, Peter who was friendly, funny and knowledgeable and great with all age groups.
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