
Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 158 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour worth booking?
Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour is a 3-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $695 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 158 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (158)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $695 per person
Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your visit to San Francisco Memorable. We can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Whether you would like to see the city highlights in a private setting, or drive down Highway 1 for a beer, we will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your day! No matter what the occasion, we would love to make your day special! NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAY TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your visit to San Francisco Memorable. We can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Whether you would like to see the city highlights in a private setting, or drive down Highway 1 for a beer, we will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your day! No matter what the occasion, we would love to make your day special! NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAY TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Peaks, Coit tower, drive down Lombard street,
- Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
- Hear stories about famous Rock stars of the 60's like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendriks, Grateful dead,
- Local Craft beer and wine or BYOB
- NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 6 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
Not included
- Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%
What you'll see and do
San Francisco
What makes our company unique is we have the vision of “ where vintage meets modern” we have USB ports in our bus, we have our buses fully restored and updated with modern amenities - and we are small buses so we can go to places that bigger buses are not allowed to: Twin peaks, Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies and the Full House, mural alleys in the Mission etc. We also offer complimentary light snacks and water in the morning, and complimentary local crafts beer and California wine on our afternoon tours and Private tours. Guests can also BYOB.
180 minutes here
Fisherman's Wharf
We will gladly pick you up from your hotel, or in the Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square areas. Possible places to visit: • Union Square • North Beach • Fisherman's Wharf • The Marina • Palace of Fine Arts • The Presidio • Golden Gate Bridge • Fort Point • Golden Gate Park • Alamo Square • The Haight • Twin Peaks • The Castro • The Mission • Civic Center • Sausalito • Muir Woods • Napa • Sonoma • Pacific Highway 1 • Half Moon Bay • Marin Headlands • Treasure Island • And Beyond... Painted Ladies Tour Company is fully licensed through the California Public Utilities Commission PSG 0034808 as a Charter and Sightseeing company. NOTE ON BOOKING: UP TO 7 PEOPLE MAKE TAKE THIS TOUR, BUT BOOK ONLY 1 TRAVELER
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
1300 Columbus Ave, directly in front of Hotel Caza on the sidewalk in the white loading zone. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.
Meeting point
San Francisco
Union Square Pickup: 427 Post Street, across from Morton's Steakhouse. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
1300 Columbus Ave, directly in front of Hotel Caza on the sidewalk in the white loading zone. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.
Ends at
Union Square Pickup: 427 Post Street, across from Morton's Steakhouse. Each customer will need to complete our digital waiver. Please leave an accurate cell phone. Digital link will be sent via text and/or email.
Options you can book
@ 427 Post St
@ Union Square: @ Union SquarePickup @ Union Square Please meet at Union Square, 427 Post Street
@ Your Hotel
List Hotel Location For Pickup In special requirements.
@ 1300 Columbus Ave
@ Fisherman's Wharf: @ Fisherman's WharfPlease meet at Fisherman's Wharf at, 1300 Columbus Ave in front of Hotel Caza
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Painted Ladies Tour Company
Know before you go
- 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
- pick a morning or afternoon or evening tour to suit your schedule
- we are open to your creative ideas of what you would like to do/see/experience during your time slot.
- Custom Pick up and drop of within San Francisco city limits
- We typically charge %20 gratuity for our Private Tours- tips make up a large chunk of our tour guide income in the US.
- Anyone showing symptoms of COVID 19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath won’t be able to participate.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 158 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
158 verified traveler reviews for Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful tour, absolute must do whilst visiting
Fantastic experience! We booked this last minute and we are so glad we did. Thoroughly enjoyed it, seen so many wonderful parts of the city that we would have definitely missed if we were walking around ourselves. Dominic was the most wonderful guide, so friendly, knowledgeable and really made the trip so much fun! Would highly recommend
via Tripadvisor
Fun way to see the city.
Bus tour was super fun. Everyone noticed us and wanted pictures. Jack was an awesome guide; deep knowledge of the city, fun facts, and he was very friendly always checking in with us and taking pictures of our trip. If you want have a unique experience and see the city, book one of these and ask for Jack!
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous tour!
Amazing start to our San Fransisco stay. our guide made it one of the most memorable things we did. Can highly recommend as a must do, saw areas we wouldn't have visited and learnt new things.
via Tripadvisor
Touring San Francisco
I had so much fun and learned various new information about the history of San Francisco. Our guide was even better, he was very mindful of our program’s service dog and even provided us with snacks.
via Tripadvisor
We went to twin peaks to the princess diary school extra very fun
Amazing experience loved the energy and the kindness of the tour guides thank you very much!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 55
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Painted Ladies Tour Company, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 84.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Painted Ladies Tour Company runsWhy this scores 73
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Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour cost?
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Prices start at $695 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 158 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour?
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Around 55 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour?
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Included: Bottled water; Professional guide; Snacks; Access to districts where the large buses are banned from (Painted Ladies, Murals, Twin Pe; and Hotel pickup from hotels in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf. Not included: Gratuity, credit card required for guide's tips, 15%, 18 or 20%. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around San Francisco.
What languages is Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in San Francisco. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour?
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Across 158 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including @ 427 Post St, @ Your Hotel, @ 1300 Columbus Ave. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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