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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
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Cancellation policy
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience 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.
Learn more about cancellations
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go. You can find more information about San Francisco here.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this "painted ladies" tour by vintage Volkswagen bus decorated with long gorgeous eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and Hayes Valley, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, and more.
- Explore San Francisco by restored VW bus and enjoy access to places larger buses can't reach
- Stop for photo ops of landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies
- Hear about the city's history while listening to songs from the 1960s and '70s
- Sip provided California white wine and local craft beer on the afternoon tours
- Choose between a shared small group tour or a private tour just for your own party
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
These VW buses only seat up to seven people—making this a super-fun and intimate San Francisco experience.
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What's Included
Small group tour
Professional Tour Guide
Snacks
Bottled water
Local Bottled Craft beer and Wine on the afternoon tours
Access to local vintage points where large buses are banned from
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Union Square Pickup location: 427 Post Street, right across from Morton's Steakhouse . Please arrive 10 min prior so we can leave the tour in time. Thank you!
1300 Columbus Ave, directly in front of Hotel Caza on the sidewalk in the white loading zone. If you are standing with the hotel to your back, to the right is a small park and to the left you will see the pyramid building in the distance.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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.
- Everyone will be required to wear a mask while inside the bus. We will have extra masks for purchase in case you have forgotten yours. Hand sanitizer will be provided.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Painted Ladies Tour Company
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Traveler Tips
- "It is also nice to be able to bring luggage onto the tour." See review
- "Picture perfect weather, a GREAT guide (from Austria) made for a delightful tour!" See review
- "This is definitely a great way to venture out across the city." See review
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Got to see a lot of the city
Mike_P
, May 2022
Painted Lady Tour!
Patricia_D
, May 2022
Don’t miss this tour!
maryadavisturley
, May 2022
Armando was a fantastic tour guide! He showed us so many places that we would not have known about otherwise. He is also an adept photographer and we have some great pics to remember our trip! Loved Buttercup bus and the wine and beer were a nice touch. We also met some very nice folks from Scotland who shared our tour. I highly recommend this tour!
Fun and unique experience
Alexis_W
, May 2022
Fun and informative
Deborah_S
, May 2022
Fun learning experience in San Francisco
Don_L
, May 2022
Wondering tour
Bridget_D
, May 2022
Tour guide was a pleasure
Gary_D
, May 2022
Love Bus Tour
Rolland_C
, May 2022
Would love to marry Sam
David_F
, May 2022
Painted Ladies in San Francisco
Gail_R
, May 2022
San Francisco experience
krishane
, May 2022
Really enjoyed my tour with Caio. He was very informative about history of San Francisco. Just loved his Kombi Van. Met some really lovely people on tour as I’m travelling on my own. Caio recommended some good eating places, at one of them had a fantastic lunch with new made friends. Thanks Caio for my San Francisco experience.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Paint The Whole Town Pink!
c2ncpnswqq
, May 2022
This is one of the best tours to take in San Fransisco! Fun vibe and offers more than you think.
Most of the tours in San Fran go over A LOT of the same stuff. The painted ladies tour manages to cover the main spots with in-depth info and give you A WHOLE lot more. You’ll visit places too that won’t be on your radar.
The guides are super-friendly and fun, plus they have have so much knowledge there’s nothing they can’t answer.
Also, who doesn’t want to ride around in a painted VW?!
If you’re looking for a tour while in San Fran…just pick this one.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Fun experience in SF!
pjzwjng6rc
, Apr 2022
Amazing Tour
nicholas_m
, Apr 2022
Fun fun fun
Carey_R
, Apr 2022
A must do overview.
Dorell_O
, Apr 2022
The atmosphere in the tour mobile is a treat for anyone wanting to get a mega download on San Francisco. Our guide had a PHD in people skills. He made you feel very comfortable and informed. The ride is priceless also given the time to be exposed to SF culture. The photo stops are spot on where you want to pose for a memory. I especially loved seeing the neighborhood where Janice Joplin and Lenny Kravitz lived. This is a great tour service. I highly recommend.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Fun tour with a lot of info
Kayla_G
, Apr 2022
Armando, our tour guide, really made our tour from start to finish. Super knowledgeable, witty, and fun to talk to. We learned a lot about the area, the history and several other fun facts. Would highly recommend to anyone and I hope your guide is Armando.
Beer and wine on the afternoon your was excellent too.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Super fun
Chelsea_F
, Apr 2022
Best city tour I’ve been on!
Trisha_A
, Apr 2022
I went with a few other friends, and we absolutely loved the Painted Ladies SF city tour! It was the highlight of our (short) time in San Fran, and you are shown all the best parts about the city. Armando was a fantastic tour guide -- a great driver, a lot of fun, and very knowledgeable about the city. I can’t recommend this tour enough!
1 traveler found this review helpful
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