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June, Jul 2026
Can't Beat This Small Group Tour!
Six friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our half-day with Brian. We all agreed that he is one of the best tour guides we have ever had -- so knowledgeable and personable. He limits capacity to 10 passengers although it is a high ceiling van that can accommodate 15. Our bus carried 9 passengers so it was almost like a private tour for my group. Although I had visited San Francisco in the past, I never experienced such a thorough understanding of its many neighborhoods, parks and geography. All passengers could hear him without a microphone and he could hear our questions without any problem. He gave us good recommendations (e.g., dining).
Frank_M, Jul 2026
Great Sailing Boat Activity
This was the best sailing boat activity. We were so glad that we picked this company. The sailboat was clean, not too many people, and after getting launched we could sit up front. The ride was peaceful, beautiful, we sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge, the workers were kind and seemed to like their job. There wasn't too much noise which was refreshing - no loud music, etc. I would definitely recommend this activity.
Liza_T, Jul 2026
Fantastic
Absolutely fantastic trip. It’s a long day but worth it. Derek was our driver and he was great. Definitely recommend this trip if you want to see Yosemite and the giant sequoias. The hike to and from the giant sequoias was a challenge for some members of our group, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Tara_V, Jul 2026
Hands down the coolest way to see San Francisco!
Cruising through San Francisco in a restored, colorful 1970s VW bus with The Painted Ladies Tour Company was an absolute blast and easily the best highlight of our trip! Our guide, Caio, was fantastic—super friendly, deeply knowledgeable, and full of great local stories that brought every stop to life. Because of the small bus size, we got an intimate, VIP experience and easily navigated spots where huge tour buses can't go. We covered an incredible amount of ground, from iconic landmarks like the actual Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Palace of Fine Arts, and the Presidio, to navigating the famous twists of Lombard Street. The pop culture stops like the Mrs. Doubtfire House and the Princess Diaries School were a nostalgic treat, and soaking in the distinct vibes of Haight-Ashbury (which felt so right in a retro VW!), Chinatown, North Beach, and the Marina made the day unforgettable. People smiled and waved at us everywhere we drove—if you want a tour with true local charm, personality, and unforgettable views, book this tour with Caio immediately!
Valerie_L, Jul 2026
Definitely a must-do to...
Definitely a must-do to tour San Francisco on the Love Tour Bus! Cyrus the tour guide/driver shared a wealth of knowledge about the city. He was professional, experienced and funny which made the 2-hr tour enjoyable as we moved about and took stops for photo ops!
Kerry_S, Jul 2026
Wonderful day
I had always wanted to see some sequia trees and was in San Fran so booked this trip. The trip to see the trees was everything i had hoped for…but, the tour guide was amazing. We were lucky enough to have had Roman(altho the other guides seemed friendly too as we met them at muir woods).
He wa so engaging & knowledgeable about the whole experience. He gave us details about the area frm personal experiences. Even went out of his way on the tour & showed us some excellent landscape & views. It was a great tour. Nice accommodations also.
Sheryl_k, Jul 2026
Muir Woods tour
The trip to Muir Woods is very, very winding and if you have motion sickness, take a Dramamine.
Jake was very informative and an excellent driver, but the roads are difficult for someone who gets motion sick.
The tour was amazing and you are in a magical world of redwood trees. We were transfixed by the incredible wonder of it all!
Ana_C, Jul 2026
Great tour guide
Our tour guide was Glenda. She was charming, detailed oriented, accommodating and not once did she complain even when she was dealing with traffic jam coming back into the city. She really went above and beyond. Now, the tour itself worth the drive, the views were phenomenal and beyond what words can describe.
Chelsea_S, Jul 2026
What an adventure! We loved every minute of it!
This is my second time taking this boat tour under the Golden Gate Bridge and going around Alkatraz. This time was different because my 7 year old and I did it alone. We had so much fun and learned so much about the island and about the bridge and San Francisco. We will be doing this boat tour every time we visit San Francisco. Highly recommend.
John_W, Jun 2026
Wine Tour
Great day at 3 different wineries in Napa and Sonoma. We also stopped briefly on the north side of the golden state bridge for a photo opportunity. They have hotdog and fruit vendors there. I would Highly recommend eating a big breakfast or bring snacks since the lunch break is around 1:30 and you have already hit two wineries. Audio did not work on our bus so couldn’t understand anything the driver said. Other than that it was Fun
Mary_C, Jun 2026
Jim and Mary
We had a mixup on the place of pickup and drop off. Once that was resolved all was good. One of the best things about this tour is they picked you up at your hotel and dropped you back when the tour was over. Just make sure you let them know where you are staying. My husband and I have visited San Francisco twice and I visited twice for work. We saw more on this tour than any other one we took. Mike was very knowledgeable about all the different neighborhoods he brought us too. He obviously has a love and pride in his city and wanted to share it with all of us.
Nancy_V, Apr 2026
Fun and easy to navigate tour
Our driver was fun and knowledgeable in sharing information pertinent to the tour. We especially appreciated his genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for preserving both the history of the area and in the fate of the trees. He was very clear on when things needed to happen.
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Of all the San Francisco bus tours, the “love” tours that zip around the city from the Painted Ladies Victorian homes to the Twin Peaks viewpoint in Volkswagen vans might be the most fun. If these offbeat treks are a bit granola for you, other bus tours are convenient for exploring the city and surrounding areas in comfort. Hop-on hop-off bus tours offer ultimate flexibility and freedom, while guided coach tours travel to Muir Woods and even as far as Yosemite National Park and the Monterey and Carmel area.
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