Came to San Francisco for our wedding anniversary and wanted to see all the hotspots without renting a car or ubering everywhere. We found Vantigo after asking ChatGPT the best way to see the city. It recommended Vantigo. After looking at the yelp reviews and some YouTube videos, I made the reservation. We can't be happier with our experience. Chad, owner of Vantigo and tour guide, was the friendliest and coolest dude to have guide you around the city. Very knowledgeable, extremely easy to talk to, and more than happy to play photographer. We saw Coit tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the place that I swear was Naboo in Star Wars, some random local know spot with an amazing view of the city, and drove through pretty much all the neighborhoods while Chad pointed out what he recommended we check out. The tour was about 3 hours long and came with bathroom stops at photo locations. If you are looking for a way to see everything without having to plan it yourself or rent a car during your trip, this is what to do. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Absolutely loved our Vantigo tour with Chad. I've been to San Francisco 2X before, but seeing it this way gives you a completely different sense of the city. Chad is born and raised here and knows EVERYTHING - the history, the neighborhoods, the landmarks, and little gem stories about it all. So in three hours you will see and learn more than you ever could on our own. And the 1971 vintage VW van is just unbelievably cool. Chad even matches the music to where you are - I won't give away the songs but really great touch! Such a fun, memorable way to see San Fran and get your bearings. And book with Chad cause Vantigo is the OG. Don't book a copycat. He's fantastic! read more

Chad(the driver/tour guide) and Harvey(the blue VW Bus) were exceptional hosts. They both cheerfully drove us around the beautiful city of San Francisco. It was a great experience for my family as we got to see and learn so much more than we would have with a big tour company(think double decker hop on/off). I truly felt like a local for the morning. Hands down the best tour in SF. Highly recommend for a family or anyone looking for a more intimate tour experience. Definitely worth a repeat on our next SF adventure! read more

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Right off the bat, when meeting Chad, he adds a whole another, pleasant layer to the experience of a private tour in SF. Chad is funny, knowledgeable, and very accommodating, specifically by providing light snacks and not rushing our group which consisted of one older person with limited mobility. We have been to San Francisco many times as a resident of Sacramento, but Chad's tour totally broadened ourperspective on the city of San Francisco. Chad gave us local tips for where to eat... Including where to take a pass. He highlighted beautiful vistas in the city, while also providing great historical context to really understand how the city was developed. And probably one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience is traveling through the city in his VW bug, which was very comfortable with no obstructed view based on the window orientation of a VW bug bus. It was just a great experience overall and we recommend it to anyone! We would love to pay for another tour with him, just going to local food hot spots for a day. Overall, we highly recommend this tour, because if you're not a local and you think you know the city of SF you might be in for Revelation on this tour. Mike and Charlotte J read more

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This tour deserves all the 5 star reviews it has. Such a cool experience to start our SF trip. We got to see what felt like the whole city on this tour and yet didnt feel rushed. We learned so many cool facts about China town, the gold rush, and more. We checked out a few of the food spots our guide recommended and they were amazing. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone and excited to come back again. read more

Our Vantigo Tour with Chad was the BEST way to spend our first day in SF! We hit all the hot spots which gave us a better lay-of-the land for the remainder of our trip. The VW bus Lillie is a fully restored gem. The tour was a great mix of history, pop culture and humor all told by a life long local. Highly recommend and would even do it again!!! read more

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Vantigo Tours was honestly the coolest way I could have ever imagined to explore San Francisco. Cruising around the city in a classic Volkswagen bus just hits different. It's not your typical tour--you're not stuck behind glass or packed into a big group. The city is right there around you, and everything feels more alive; almost cinematic. The whole experience was super easygoing and fun! We covered a lot without it ever feeling rushed, and there were plenty of chances to stop, take photos, and just enjoy where we were. Some of our favorite moments were actually the unexpected spots we never would've found on our own, like the beautiful, yet uncrowded overlook on Telegraph Hill. Everything felt really natural--nothing scripted or forced. Just a great mix of interesting stories, local insight, and a lot of laughs along the way. Chad made the tour phenomenal. He brought brought great energy and enthusiasm to the experience, which made it even more enjoyable without ever feeling over the top. And the bus itself is half the experience! It's such a vibe--people smiling, waving, even taking pictures as you drive by. It adds this extra layer of fun you just don't get anywhere else. By the end, it felt like we experienced San Francisco in a way you can't do anywhere else. So if you're even thinking about it, just book it. Totally worth it!! -Mark & Gina, Kansas, USA. read more

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Amazing tour with a personal touch. Our personal driver and tour guide was the very best and drove us around the sights and sounds of San Francisco in a retro Volkswagen mini bus. Real cool. He was friendly, courteous and extremely knowledgeable about everything that is San Francisco. If you want to cover San Francisco in one afternoon without the trappings of a touristy experience then this is your best choice. Ask for Josh. You won't regret it and you will have a wonderful experience. read more

Absolutely awesome tour and Chad is the best! Put all your cares aside and ride a real VW Bus and enjoy kool music and an awesome tour of San Francisco! Lots of stops and info about this superb city and a guide that knows it all. It's a VW and you won't always get that perfect pic but you'll feel like you're a local with Chad!! Still can't believe we saw the house where Tracy Chapman and Alice Walker hung out! Don't miss this awesome tour!!! The music alone is worth it!!! read more

This was such a wonderful tour and great way to get oriented with all the different neighborhoods in San Francisco. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and funny. Everything went off great and because of the small size of the van and tour it was easy to get to places. Highly recommend this tour. read more

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Vantigo is the best! The information that was shared, the locations we visited, and bus itself - all amazing! 10/10 would recommend as the MUST do thing in SF. read more

Prepare for the bar to be raised! This was the ultimate way to discover San Francisco and to zoom in on areas we wanted to revisit for a longer time. Chad brought the best vibes you can ask for, the information and history shared throughout the tour was perfect and ranged from important history to fun gossip. The superbly timed and curated music helped set the mood and we broke into a few impromptu sing alongs on the road. We spoiled ourselves a little and made our tour a private one, and it felt like a custom made experience. Travelling as a couple sometimes means you have to compromise on getting great pictures together but Chad really showed up for us in that department. He knows how to frame a picture and made sure we got key shots along the way that we will look back fondly on for many years to come. I highly recommend this tour above any others. Strolling through the streets, you can really see how Chad is appreciated by local business owners and residents and kinda feels like you're rolling with a local celebrity !! Snacks and beverages provided we also a thoughtful touch. Many Many Thanks for helping us creating great memories, we took advantage of some of the awesome eatery recommendations during the rest of our stay and each time had to pat ourselves on the back for choosing Vantigo ! read more

best city tour I ever took ... Chad was knowledgeable and personable and made for a great experience.... highly recommended

We had an amazing time on our San Francisco van tour with Chad! He was fun, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable--not just about the city's history, but also about all the fun and unique experiences SF has to offer. Thanks to the smaller group size, Chad was able to take us to parts of the city we never could have explored on our own or with a larger tour company. We especially loved the views of iconic landmarks, seeing the former homes of celebrities, and getting insider tips on where to shop and eat. One highlight was his recommendation to try Scoma's--we had a fantastic dinner there later that night. Highly recommend this tour and Chad as a guide! read more

I loved everything about this tour. Very personable, only a small group which was nice. I think the only thing I could say about this is that it was a bit on the pricey side. There are many different tours available in SF but being in a VW was different so most likely that was worth it. Viewing areas , history of SF and a list of recommended restaurants, shops, was a nice touch. read more

I need an option for more stars! This was, by far, our favorite activity of our visit! Chad is so personable, and Lily (our VW bus) is a champ! Chad took us to sights we would never have seen otherwise. He had great stories about the different areas, and gave us great recommendations for places to explore. The tour is worth every dime, I 100% recommend this tour. read more

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Great tour - just riding around in the vintage 1971 Volkswagen bus was worth the cost of the tour. Our tour guide Josh has wonderful and put that extra effort into our experience. When I return to SF I will definitely book the beer tour offered. Loved every minute! read more

WONDERFUL tour of San Francisco - Don't miss it - Really special! This is a 3 hour tour (perfect) of the highlights of SF - North Beach (Little Italy), China Town, Civic Center, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Ft. Point, the Painted Ladies, the Presidio, ETC. The tour guide/ owner is Chad. He is terrific - very knowledgeable about SF history, architecture, and personalities, with a special emphasis on 60s-70s musicians. Lots of fun! I live near SF and have been there lots, but the tour even went places that were new to me. The tour is given in a well-maintained 1971 VW bus which adds to the fun and beatnik vibe. The bus is very comfortable and all seats have great visibility. Holds a maximum of 7, so a terrific small group tour. I've gone twice - once w/ 3 friends and once w/ family (2 grandparents, 2 parents & 2 teens). Chad makes photo and potty stops - just enough, not too many. So much better than driving yourself around the city and dealing with traffic, pedestrians, directions, etc. And so much better than a huge group tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Made a last minute decision to book a tour with Vantigo while in San Francisco. Best decision and one of the highlights of my trip. I'd already walked all over the city, rode Muni in all forms, enjoying the city for the first time. But I wanted to have a local guide to get me up close to the main spots (GG Bridge) and out of way spots (Tank Hill) before I left town. Well Vantigo was great. Chad was informative but also fun!! I'd been having vertigo and was afraid of sitting in the back of a VW van on those streets and hills. The friendly fellow travelers said I could sit up front!! What a treat. A wonderful tour indeed. However, I now want to change careers, move to California and be a tour guide for Vantigo!! I first need to learn to drive a stick... thank you from Lisa C from KY read more

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My hubby and I had an amazing city tour experience today. Like a local SF. The tour was amazing and Chad was a superb tour guide. We've learned a lot and had so much fun. Thanks Chad. To all, this is an amazing tour and a great way to know the city. Totally recommend it! You won't be disappointed. Happy touring! read more

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Chad and Erik (driving Harvey and Lillie) were a WONDERFUL part of our wedding day! They arrived early to pick up the bridal party, positioned the vans at the wedding venue for photos, and were all around a joy to have at our celebration. Thank you to the whole Vantigo team! read more

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This is the only way to tour San Francisco! I have lived in the Bay Area for three years and had friends in town that wanted to check out SF. This exceeded my already high expectations. Chad was an excellent tour guide. I learned so much about the rich history of the city and he's a pretty great photographer! Book this tour! read more

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Chad was our incredible tour guide in the comfortable blue refurbished VW van. We drove all over San Francisco from the Golden Gate Bridge to Haight Ashbury to the waterfront piers. He had music to go along with all the areas we visited. We were all singing at the top of our lungs. Chad is very knowledgeable about the history of San Francisco. I would recommend using Vantigo for an informative good time. read more

We had the best time with Chad taking us all over SF in his van, Lily! What a great trip -even being natives, we learned a few new things as we were expertly guided through the streets and neighborhoods of SF. We loved all the different music and anecdotes! You must do this tour!! read more

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Absolute Empfehlung! Die Tour mit "Lilly" dem liebevoll restaurierten und gepflegten VW Bus durch San Francisco war grandios. Unser Guide und Fahrer Chad hat total gut und kurzweilig erzählt und erklärt, hatte überall die passende musikalische Untermalung und hat gute Laune versprüht! Wenn Ihr in San Francisco seid denkt über diese Tour nach, man kommt in so viele Ecken der Stadt die man mit den großen Tourbussen nicht erreicht! Danke Chad und Lilly read more

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Chad was a great tour guide. Most all of the hot spots were seen or at least discussed. He was very informative and enthusiastic. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Francisco. read more

Fantastic, wonderful and super cool!! Make this your first stop on your visit to San Francisco. Chad gave a great tour and his knowledge of the area was evident. Very well planned out and hit the top spots and areas you wouldn't find on your own. It was a great overview of the San Francisco area. Plenty of photo opportunities and Chad will act as your photographer so those award selfies don't have to happen. The VW Van was very comfortable and the group took turns riding shotgun! I never felt like I was missing any of the best views. We noticed people taking pictures of the van as we road through the city. Chad was very accommodating and at the end of the tour dropped us off in Little Italy so we could go get lunch. It was a great time and I highly recommend this tour. I now feel like I know San Francisco a lot better. Take a ride in the vintage VW Bus and have fun!!! read more

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Simply Amazing!!! Outstanding personal service! Fun, upbeat, wonderful stories, local gossip, clean, family friendly, planned photo stops. After the tour you'll be excited to re-visit place on your own. read more

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Chad is THE BEST! This tour was such an awesome and enjoyable experience. I I booked it off of great reviews for a team building work event. Everyone had the best time and four hours was not nearly long enough. Chad has an impressive knowledge of San Francisco not to mention great humor to accompany the his stories. 5 star rating! read more

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Love Vantigo! So, I've been to San Fran several times before and was glad our niece wanted a VW Van experience (her favorite). Chad was amazing with a lot of knowledge on the area and had some epic spots to stop that you just don't know about as a non-local. The van holds (7) plus the driver and is unique, in that it can go to areas most tour buses can't, plus who doesn't like riding in an epic classic ride! Chad was super friendly and the booking is easy and this is a MUST DO if you want to hit most of the primary hotspots in a few hours! read more

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The most amazing tour of San Francisco! Made multiple beautiful stops for perfect pictures and sightseeing. Chad was very knowledgeable about the city when talking about each new place and recommended a lot of great places to eat or do something fun. He was very friendly and kept offering to take our picture or provide us with waters and snacks. Pickup was simple and easy. We had an amazing time. Would definitely recommend doing this tour! read more

Vantigo was a great way to see key interest point of San Francisco. Chad was an historian on wheels. I've been to San Francisco several times and now I can say I've seen all San Francisco. The tour takes you places hidden treasures within the city. My wife and 4 kids enjoyed the tour. Thanks Chad read more

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Chad, our tour guide, was amazing. I was a bit apprehensive about the vehicle as I was walking with a cane, but my mind was put at ease and they were willing to make accommodations. It was great to have someone else drive in a city I was largely unfamiliar with, and the level of knowledge my group was provided was astounding. I'm certain we saw a lot in a few hours, but it seemed both natural and comfortable. The curated music, welcome drinks and bathroom stop, and custom route were all top notch and I highly recommend Vantigo Tours to San Francisco visitors. read more

San Francisco city tour was so much fun and we learned a lot about the city. Chad was absolutely amazing! He took us to many great spots, told us history behind it... brought pictures to show and even played related songs. Chad's passion for the city and his work is very admirable. read more

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What a SUPER fun tour -- even for locals! My parents bought my husband (VDub lover) this tour in a bus for his Bday. We grew up in the Bay Area and don't really need a "tour" of the city, BUT it was fun, engaging, and we learned about so many things we didn't know from the Golden Gate to Tank Hill to Painted Ladies, through the Presidio. Sound track of fun music included What a great way to spend 3 hours on a Sat -- well done Vangito! read more

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We took the tour with Chad and Harvey. It was the perfect way to see the city and learn about the neighborhoods and get special once in a lifetime views and experiences. Have done many tours in a number of cities and this was by far the best. The tour springboarded us to 3 additional excursions that we hadnt planned on our trip. Chad has a strong love of the city and can transfer that feeling to his guests. So well done. Recommend this tour strongly! read more

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If I could give more than five stars I would. My family of four and another couple were on this tour on 8/6. Chad was outstanding showing us parts of the city we never would have known about. This tour is interesting, informative and so much fun. You feel like you're out hanging with friends and taking it all in. Such a welcoming atmosphere. This tour is incredibly awesome and a must do when you're in San Francisco. read more

The tour was great and Chad, the tour guide, was awesome! He hit all the major iconic attractions and then some. As a history lover, I appreciate that Chad touched on all of the history of SF (that could be covered in 3 hours) in some way shape or form. He mentioned the contributions of different ethnicities and segments of the population. FYI, for those that might be worried that 5e van is too small or maybe you get motion sick. I get motion sick sometimes in the car but did not have a problem with the van at all. Oh also, hey communicate well. They replied to my initial text within an hour, confirmed my pickup location the day before and were on time picking us up. Highly enjoyable and highly recommended! read more

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No need to look any further - this is the most delightful way to get to know the city! Our guide, Chad, put an immense amount of thought and loving care into providing a delightful and informative overview of the sights that provided the basis for further plans for our visit, including insights to the best restaurants and more. We were escorted about in a beautifully restored VW bus named Lilly that was greeted with smiles and waves of admiration from everyone who recognized how cool she is! Chad is also a wonderful photographer - our best photos of the trip we're taken by him. He even has created a delightful mixtape of music to accompany each of the sites we visited. An absolute recommendation! read more

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Vantigo tours are a great way to see SF in a few hours and get a sense of the city along with fun facts and history. Chad made the ride comfortable for our group, who ranged in age from 20s to 80s. He made several stops for us to get out and take photos. At no point did we feel rushed or stressed. Chad has been running these tours for 11 years and really started the small van tours business in SF. I highly recommend Vantigo. read more