Painted Ladies Tours and Tickets

Next time you're in port in San Francisco, why not spend your day touring the city's top attractions? Board a ferry for Alcatraz, and at the Rock, hear the stories and legends associated with the infamous penitentiary on a self-guided audio tour. Then, travel by coach to renowned sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies of Alamo Square, and Chinatown.

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by private luxury minivan. The 4-hour tour takes you to parts of the city where buses aren't allowed.  With maximum five passengers, you're guaranteed a window seat, while you listen to live commentary. Stop for photo opportunities at six of the city's most popular attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks.

Explore San Francisco on a personalized excursion with your own group of up to six people. Enjoy the undivided attention of a private driver/guide and visit highlights such as Union Square, Chinatown, Fishermen's Wharf, and Golden Gate Park, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned van. Plus, soak up views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, and other San Francisco landmarks.

See the sights of San Francisco on a 5-hour tour with a guide who introduces you to the city's top attractions. You'll make nine stops to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Alamo Square, and more, plus visit the waterfront town of Sausalito and take a ferry ride or cruise on San Francisco Bay, passing by Alcatraz Island. Tour sizes range from 15 to 35 people.

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 the Castro, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and more.

See San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods during this biking tour that avoids the big hills and moves at a leisurely pace. A guide tells you all about the city and its most intriguing stories as you pedal through the Mission, Castro, Haight-Ashbury, and Alamo Square. Plus, your bike and helmet rental are included for a stress-free experience.

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 4-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.

Explore San Francisco like a local with a full-day bike rental. You'll be matched with a custom-fit hybrid bicycle at the bike shop where you can choose from a selection of Trek, Giant or Cannondale models. Then set off to explore the streets of the city! You're ensured a comfortable ride, even on steep hills. A helmet, lock, light and map, along with a refreshment for the road, are all provided.

Step aboard a vintage Volkswagen bus for a San Francisco city tour. Travel down streets a typical tour bus can't access while your guide fills you in on the history of the City by the Bay, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley. Get views of landmarks such as Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz as you travel through 14 distinct city districts.

San Francisco is famous for its skyline views, rich cultural landscape, and iconic architecture. While the city's steep streets and thick traffic can make foot and car travel difficult, this guided electric bike tour allows you to cruise up hills with the assistance of a battery-powered bicycle, avoid traffic, and see some of the city's best-known neighborhoods, parks, and attractions up close.

Make your visit to San Francisco easy with this private sightseeing tour that includes round-trip transport in a luxury vehicle of your choice and bridge tolls. See some of the city's most famous and memorable areas as this tour takes away the stress of maneuvering through the streets and parking in congested areas. Walk down Pier 39, stop for a cannoli in North Beach, see historic cable cars at the San Francisco Cable Car Museum, and take photos of the windmills in Golden Gate Park. Whatever you choose to do, it's up to you when and where to stop.

NoPa is one of San Francisco's laid-back and fun neighborhoods, but it also has one of the city's burgeoning culinary scenes. This 3-hour, small-group food tour includes seven stops with tastings of fish tacos, salted caramel ice cream, wine, cheese and more. Make the most of an additional stop at Alamo Square Park for a quintessential Painted Ladies photo op.

Explore the streets of San Francisco on two wheels. This easy guided bike tour takes you to many of the city's most notable neighborhoods and attractions. Pedal past the Transamerica Pyramid and through bustling North Beach; peruse the Mission and Castro districts and the Haight-Asbury, home of 1960s hippie counterculture; and visit popular sites such as Fisherman's Wharf and AT&T Park. Your guide will provide information and history on local landmarks en route, and there's also a stop for lunch (added cost). At the end of the tour there's even time to do your own exploring.

Discover the famed architecture of San Francisco on an architecture walking tour with a guide. You'll see the Painted Ladies and other Victorian gems as you learn about the Queen Anne style and more. Plus, pass by homes where celebrities such as Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola have lived and homes you may recognize from movies like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Princess Diaries."

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 5-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.

Tour San Francisco and tackle the hills with the help of an electric bike on a full-day tour with a guide. Zip through several of the city's most interesting neighborhoods on a 20-mile (32-km) spin through districts such as Hayes Valley, Presidio, Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and the Mission. You'll have time for stops at Golden Gate Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge, and refuel with lunch (own expense) at one of the city's great local restaurants.

Explore San Francisco's most iconic attractions the fun and easy way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Ride aboard a comfortable, double-decker coach while listening to live commentary on passing highlights and city history. Hop on or off at any of 24 different stops, including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Haight-Ashbury and North Beach. Alternatively, cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for fantastic views of the skyline and Alcatraz. Choose from several 1- or 2-day pass options to customize your time in the 'City by the Bay.'

Get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today aboard a colorful 1970s-era Volkswagen bus. Enjoy the illuminated city during this 2-hour night tour that takes you to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. Check out the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet and shake some beaded curtains. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

See San Francisco on two wheels during this 6-hour bike tour starting in North Beach, a buzzing neighborhood known for its sidewalk restaurants and nightlife. Following a guide, you'll be able to access locations in the city that tour buses can't, enjoying a variety of photo ops across 15 spots. Take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, explore Golden Gate Park, and gain insight into the city's history and places to visit later on your own. Total distance is about 20 miles (32 km), which should feel effortless as you ride on an electric bike.

Go sightseeing in San Francisco and its surroundings by hop-on hop-off bus with a City Sightseeing San Francisco pass. Select a 1-day pass that includes access to the City and Sausalito tours. Or choose a 2-day pass that includes the City and Sausalito tours but adds a park and beach route and the Night tour, too, so you cover all the main attractions with one ticket. This flexible and family-friendly pass lets you hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the designated stops and explore San Francisco at your own pace.