San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour in San Francisco
San Francisco, United States

San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour

Outty Ranking 58 4.4 · 16 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $58

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58/100

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4.4/5

Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour worth booking?

San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour is a 2-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $58 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
4.4/5 (16)
Duration
2 hours
From
$58 per person

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in San Francisco, at your leisure! Commentary by Gwen Mehta, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely t

What you get

    About this experience

    World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in San Francisco, at your leisure! Commentary by Gwen Mehta, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

    What's included

    Included

    • Free navigation and Smartphone Guide

    What you'll see and do

    1. San Francisco City Hall

      Come discover all the history behind the great city of San Francisco. We will discuss the origins of this place, and the treasures in the Asian Art Museum.

      15 minutes here

    2. Van Ness

      We will see the Great Seal of California, what it means and how it came to be!

      15 minutes here

    3. Painted Ladies

      Come see the most photographed area of San Francisco. As seen on the award winning show, Full House. The Painted Ladies are the iconic victorian homes sitting on Alamo Square

      25 minutes here

    4. Twin Peaks

      Come see the best view of San Francisco. Up here, you will be able to see the whole city along with the ocean and the golden gate bridge!

      30 minutes here

    5. Golden Gate Park

      Come see the Golden Gate Park, the best park in San Francisco. Home to many museums and attractions like the Academy of Sciences, the DeYoung Museum, and the friendly Bison

      20 minutes here

    6. Lands End

      One of the most beautiful sights of San Francisco! With a hidden lookout of the Pacific Ocean and the Sutro Baths, this is truly a magnificent sight.

      25 minutes here

    7. Golden Gate Bridge

      The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, is the sight to see in San Francisco. The photos taken here will be memories for years to come!

      25 minutes here

    8. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

      One of the 10 palaces at the heart of the panama pacific exposition, a truly magnificent sight to see.

      15 minutes here

    9. Lombard Street

      The famous one-block section, claimed to be "the crookedest street in the world", containing 8 hairpin turns! A fun drive for anyone!

      10 minutes here

    10. Pier 39

      A very popular place for tourists with many things to do. There are many restaurants, shops, street performances and a video arcade. Pier 39 is home to many sea lions and a two-level carousel at the end of the pier.

      35 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    San Francisco

    Your driver can meet you here, right outside the city hall. We will text you all the details.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    This will be the last stop, at the Pier. We highly encourage you to explore this area, but if you would like to head back to your hotel or another area, you can ask your driver.

    Options you can book

    • Tour Only (No Driver)

    • Private Luxury Van/Chauffeur

      Private Luxury Sprinter Van: Include Luxury Sprinter Van and Chauffeur for up to 11 people Pickup included

    • Private Luxury Driver Included

      Luxury Vehicle and Driver Pickup included

    • Driver and pickup

      Clean modern car (2 hours): Pintours with a great driver and hotel pickup/dropoff also can use unlimited uber pass for unlimited rides and time Pickup included

    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
    Pintours

    Know before you go

    • 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

    Photos

    Golden Gate BridgeLands EndGolden Gate ParkTwin PeaksPalace of Fine Arts

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Small groups

    4 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    16 verified traveler reviews for San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Graham_W · December 2024

    Better late than never

    Sorry for the very late reply. We very much enjoyed our tour. Our driver even stopped for us at two shops in downtown SF.

    via Viator

    Randy_B · April 2024

    Good time and good stops

    Pretty good tour, honestly saw all the sights of San Francisco. And it’s cool that you’re not rushed. You can take your time to see everything!

    via Viator

    George_S · December 2023

    Horrible. Save your time and money

    I am shocked Viator allows this operator, Pintours, to continue. The software was full of bugs, and ended up having to pay $5 to drive through a car garage to access the Golden Gate Park. If this was a low cost tour, I’d chalk it up as a loose guide. A waste of precious time in the city.

    via Viator

    Matt C · June 2023

    Fully customizable tour at your fingertips

    Fun tour and fully customizable! You can pick to drive yourself, Uber pass, or private chauffeur. Very cool, and the tour is totally customized to you!

    via Tripadvisor

    Andrew_G · June 2023

    No guide on this tour -- it's only a GPS based app. Highly misleading.

    Highly misleading Viator listing... there is no guide on this "tour" -- it is simply a pre-recorded GPA location-controlled recording. I asked them who are guide was twice, and they evaded the question each time -- I now see why. Instead we paid over $600 for a private driven SUV, but of course the driver as not a "guide," and while he did the best he could with us, it was a negative experience. There were other, driven, small group tours in San Fran, with a REAL GUIDE, for significantly lower cost -- I would have 100% chose that had they been up front with me about the fact that there was no guide on this tour, but they were not. So we wasted the one afternoon we had in SF on this excursion. False advertising, deceptive marketing. I would not recommend anyone take this faux "tour." (If all this wasn't bad enough, the "Pintours" app isn't even available in the Google Play Store.)

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $58 to $1120
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    6
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 58

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)63
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)29
    Value for money (12% weight)81
    Listing quality (10% weight)74
    Local standing (8% weight)41
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.

    How much does San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $58 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 San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour take?

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    Plan for about 2 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 San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 16 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 San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving 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 San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving Tour?

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    Around 6 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does San Francisco Highlights Private 3-Hour Driving 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.

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