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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.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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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
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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 on the afternoon tours
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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Ocean’s Away
Vanessa_C
, Aug 2022
Nice experience!
Bogdan_C
, Aug 2022
Highly recommend
karen_g
, Aug 2022
Highly recommend!
karen_g
, Aug 2022
A fun time had by all
Cheryl_H
, Aug 2022
Painted Ladies Tours is Great!!
Arnold_C
, Jul 2022
Awesome tour. Saw more...
Pam
, Jul 2022
VW vs bus tour
Visha_P
, Jul 2022
1st time in San Fran
Lynette_C
, Jul 2022
Tour :)
Jazmin_M
, Jul 2022
We had a very enjoyable...
Jean_T
, Jul 2022
We had a very enjoyable tour with “cousin Al”. He was very knowledgeable and personable. There was a youngster in our group and he made a special effort to include her in discussions. It was a very relaxed and casual tour. It was special to be able to drive down Lombard street. I was expecting a little more history of SF hence only 4 stars.
Gotta Love Daisy!!! Oh, and Sam too!!! :-)
Nerius_D
, Jul 2022
Sam, our guide was fantastic!! She made it fun and very interactive. My friend and I sat in the front with Sam and had a blast. Our yellow VW, Daisy, was adorable. Sam has a great playlist and the music she played just fit with the different areas we were touring. The two hours flew by and the sights and neighborhoods we went through were so worth it. I was so proud of Daisy as she took us down Lombard street and up the steep streets of San Francisco. Would definitely go again. Highly recommended. Ask for Sam!!!
The best way to see San Francisco
Wayne_S
, Jul 2022
NOT boring
Richard_A
, Jul 2022
Perfect snap shot of SF
Lorena_d
, Jul 2022
No better way to see San Francisco
Stuart_D
, Jul 2022
Armando & Buttercup
Jessica_K
, Jul 2022
Great tour
GaryE_H
, Jul 2022
Sunday Funday
Stella_W
, Jul 2022
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