This tour was the perfect introduction to San Francisco! It gives you a great overview of the city…read moreby driving past many of the iconic landmarks in just a few hours, making it easy to decide where you want to come back and explore later. My tour guide was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fun facts, local tips, and recommendations that made the experience even better. I also loved that the group was small (about 8 people in the van), which made it easy to ask questions and actually see everything without feeling crowded. The three photo stops are short, but they're at excellent viewpoints and perfect for getting some Instagram-worthy pictures. As a solo traveler, I honestly can't recommend this tour enough. You get an incredible amount of value for the price, and it's a great way to get your bearings before exploring the city on your own. I'd recommend keeping notes of the places and recommendations your guide mentions so you can revisit them later. One thing that really stood out was the customer service. My original booking didn't meet the minimum group size, so I was moved to a different tour. Unfortunately, that caused me to arrive late, but the guide was incredibly gracious and made me feel welcome without any hassle. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family, I'd absolutely recommend this tour. It's one of the best ways to kick off a trip to San Francisco.

When we decided to visit San Francisco, I knew I wanted to do some kind of tour. I researched a…read morebunch of options and even considered one of the hop-on, hop-off buses, but then I came across the Painted Ladies Tour. I watched several videos, read reviews, and quickly realized this was a completely different kind of tour. The tour takes place in a vintage VW van that looks like something straight out of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine. Honestly, even the vehicle itself makes the experience fun! It's also a much more intimate experience than a large bus tour, which was exactly what I was looking for. It ended up being one of our absolute favorite things we did in San Francisco. Our guide, Clay, met us just a couple of blocks from our hotel, which was another huge bonus. We didn't have to take any additional public transportation to get to the tour. It was my daughter and me, another mother and daughter, and their aunt, so we had a really small group. Clay made sure we rotated seats throughout the tour so everyone got a different perspective and everyone had a chance to sit up front for the best views. One of the first things Clay did was explain what actually makes a "Painted Lady" a Painted Lady. We got to see so many examples throughout the city, and one of our favorites was the Four Seasons. It was really interesting learning the history behind the homes rather than just driving past them and taking pictures. We drove through the Haight-Ashbury area, where Clay explained how housing costs and the population have changed over the years. We even saw the iconic home with the legs sticking out of one of the windows, which is a pretty funny representation of just how packed some of the homes became. We also got to see the former homes of Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. Being able to see those places in person and hear the history behind them was really cool. Our first stop where we actually got out of the van was Alamo Square Park, where the iconic Full House opening scene was filmed. This was probably the number one thing my daughter wanted to see, so she was thrilled! We got out, took pictures, and Clay was kind enough to take pictures of both of us together so neither of us had to be the person left out of the photos. Next, we drove by the house from Mrs. Doubtfire. Clay actually happened to see them filming part of the movie when he was younger, which made the stop even more interesting. Then came another major highlight for my daughter--we got to see the school from The Princess Diaries! From there, we headed to the Palace of Fine Arts, where we learned about its connection to the World's Fair. We stopped to take pictures, and I have to mention one of my favorite random moments of the entire tour: seeing a Golden Retriever riding in a convertible, absolutely living his best life. It was one of those completely unexpected San Francisco moments that made the day even better. Since we were already in the area, we also stopped to take pictures with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. But the absolute highlight of the tour came next. Clay took us to Lombard Street, turned the music way up, blasted "Born to Be Wild," and let us cruise down the famous winding street with the windows down. We were all singing along, laughing, and taking in the experience. It was honestly one of the most iconic and memorable moments of our entire San Francisco trip. The tour was also perfectly timed. We spent the morning seeing so much of the city, but we were finished early enough to walk back to our hotel, have some downtime, and regroup before lunch. We never felt rushed, but we also didn't lose an entire day to the tour. I would absolutely recommend the Painted Ladies Tour to anyone visiting San Francisco. It's such a fun and personal way to see the city and learn about its history. Instead of sitting on a huge bus with dozens of other people, you're in a small group, getting to interact with your guide and really experience the city. And Clay was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, personable, and made the history fun for both the adults and the kids in our group. He took pictures for us, made sure everyone got a chance to experience the best seats, and really made the entire morning feel special. If you're looking for something more personal than a traditional sightseeing bus, I can't recommend this tour enough. Between the Mystery Machine-style van, the history, the movie locations, the Golden Gate Bridge, and singing "Born to Be Wild" down Lombard Street, this was easily one of our favorite memories from San Francisco.

Came to San Francisco for our wedding anniversary and wanted to see all the hotspots without…read morerenting 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.

Chad(the driver/tour guide) and Harvey(the blue VW Bus) were exceptional hosts. They both…read morecheerfully 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!

Frisco limo was the perfect party bus for a group of 10 friends spending the day in Napa! Our…read moredriver was extremely accommodating and friendly. He picked us up in San Francisco, drove us out to 2 wineries in the Saint Helena area and a stop for lunch, and then back to the city. The bus was super comfortable and included champagne glasses, ice, and an aux cord to play music. It made our day so much more fun and efficient not having to call Ubers. Highly recommend Frisco Limo and Theo!

Just watched a Frisco limo sprinter van ignore a school bus with its lights on and stop sign out,…read morepassing it unsafely instead of following the law and waiting behind the bus. Update: the response from this company casting blame on me for reporting a safety incident rather than taking responsibility is extremely concerning. Who was driving the van with your company name on the back left above the tcp number in the glen park area of SF on Thursday, August 19? I suggest you shelve your defensiveness and instead investigate the problem, discipline that driver, and ensure it doesn't happen again.

Excellent wine tour with our tour guide Joe. He gave us a…read morevery informative history of the area, and we stopped at interesting places along the way to Wine country. Great strawberries on way. We will be back!

I had the pleasure of utilizing the services of this company last August (2021) during my…read morebachelorette trip from Texas to Napa Valley. It was the first time for the majority of those in my party and we enjoyed every part of it. The owner, Elie was awesome!! He was engaging and passionate about what he does, plus he did most of the planning (in conjunction)with my MOH so everything ran smoothly. I unfortunately had a horrible injury during the bike tour and broke my ankle in 3 places, so didn't fully take in every aspect of the tour, but I experienced enough to give it 5 stars. Especially considering the fact that I was transported 30 or so minutes away from the vineyards we were about to visit & Elie went out of his way to come pick me up from the hospital after I was discharged so I could rejoin my group and take advantage of the remainder of the tour. If that's NOT great customer service...I don't know what is!‍ If Napa/San Francisco are on your list of destinations to visit...definitely look him up!!

We booked a limo through this company for my daughter's 11th birthday scavenger hunt around San…read moreFrancisco with 8 friends. We reserved it a month in advance for 1:30-5:30pm and were instructed to pay in full via Zelle to hold the reservation. The week of the event, I followed up with Reese to confirm everything was set. He replied that we were "all set." On the day of the party, all of the girls had arrived by 1:15pm and were excitedly waiting by the window for the limo. By 1:37pm, there was still no limo and no communication from Reese. My daughter kept asking, "Is the limo coming?" and was trying hard not to cry. At 2:02pm, after waiting over 30 minutes with zero updates, we decided to move to Plan B and drive the girls ourselves. Just as we were walking out the door, a limo finally pulled up. The driver explained there had been car trouble and that he had been called in last minute as a backup. Unfortunately, the limo itself was in very poor condition: no AC, some windows didn't work, no music system at all (we had to grab a portable speaker), and a broken seatbelt alarm that dinged nonstop the entire ride. Most disappointing of all, Reese never contacted us afterward -- no apology, no explanation, and no partial refund. Completely ghosted. This was an incredibly stressful experience on an important day for our daughter, and I truly hope no other family has to deal with this on their child's birthday (or any event).

If you're looking for a company that understands customer service, this is not it…read more We booked a full-day Napa Valley tour for 10 people, departing from San Francisco on a Sunday last month. Unfortunately, the experience was stressful from the start. After booking, communication was extremely poor. Email responses were slow, often taking days. We became concerned after reading Yelp reviews mentioning no-shows, lateness, and poor service, and sadly, those concerns proved valid. Even receiving something as basic as our payment receipt, especially since they don't accept credit cards, took over a week. Confirming our itinerary and driver details also required repeated follow-up and wasn't finalized until just days before the trip. We clearly communicated that punctuality was critical because we had prepaid tours and luncheon reservations at a winery. When we finally spoke with the owner, we were assured everything would be fine. It wasn't. Our scheduled pickup time was 10:00 AM. By 10:15, no one had arrived. Calls to both the owner and driver went unanswered. By 10:30, with no communication at all, our group was understandably very worried. Eventually, we tracked down an assistant who had previously sent our receipt. She answered, apologized, and promised to investigate. The driver later called and said he'd arrive in 10-15 minutes. That turned into another 30+ minutes, followed by additional delays. In total, the driver arrived about 90 minutes late. As a result, we missed our first winery stop entirely. What was most frustrating was not just the lateness, but the complete lack of proactive communication. No warning. No ETA updates. No accountability. We were simply left waiting and wondering if anyone was coming at all. If your plans depend on reliability, professionalism, and being on time, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This company caused unnecessary stress and significantly disrupted what should have been a special day.

Ten of us needed transport out to Bodega Bay for a fabulous party. We had the best experience-the…read moreSprinter was immaculate, our driver, Mike, is a wonderful guy and communication with both Mike and the Mother Ship was great! Highly recommend! Will use again.

All Aboard provided exceptional customer service during my business trip to San Francisco!…read more Aaliyah and everyone I spoke to -- from the customer service team to the driver, went over and beyond to accommodate my pickup despite several changes in my travel schedule. We plan on using them over and over again. It was outstanding customer service from the beginning. Thank you.

Marc organized a private tour for us which became an amazing day of adventure! We went to the Gold…read moreCountry! We started in Columbia, a living history gold-mining town, then went to the amazing Mercer Caverns, Calaveras Tall Trees State Park, and finished off with visits to the local Hinterhaus Distillery and Posterity Ciderworks! Throughout the day Marc told us interesting stories about the area, made sure to pick up sandwiches for our picnic lunch, and attended to every detail of the day. I can't recommend him enough for an amazing day of adventure with your family and friends!

This was hands down the best first wine tour experience I could've asked for! Antony, our tour…read moreguide, was a dream! So friendly, upbeat, & just all around great energy from someone you're going to spend all day with. The small group is the perfect size to mingle among, stick to your partner, or go on a solo adventure. All three wineries were unique and brought something different but all brought amazing wines. We also got to stop at the golden gate & in Sausalito, plus the drive to Sonoma is gorgeous - hills and hills of grape vines. Sonoma square (lunch stop!) is so charming and we had enough time to shop a little after lunch. I 100% recommend this San Francisco/ Wine Tour Excursion and will do it again the next chance I get!

I organized a team tour through Avital Tours and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Our…read moreguide, Tim, led us through four fantastic stops in Chinatown. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and did a great job managing a group. It was the perfect balance of culture, history, and great food. Highly recommend Avital and Tim for any corporate or group event!

Nikki was fantastic! Accommodated my dietary restrictions (no dairy and no gluten, no shrimp) and I…read morehad a great time.

My friend and I didn't want to get a DUI for our wine-tasting trip and the wonder of Yelp led us to…read moreBarry. I have a sneaking suspicion that Barry doesn't KNOW he's on yelp but that's okay...he deserves the accolades. Barry picked us up from our hotel in Napa (he would have picked us up in SF had we wanted him to but we didn't need that); he was early. He drove us to 4 different wineries and lunch, was chatty and witty when we talked to him but wasn't too in your face and quiet when my friend and I wanted to have our own conversations. Barry was knowledgeable about the area - he himself doesn't do the wine-tasting thing ironically but having driven clients around for close to 4 years, knew what worked and what didn't. Also very flexible - we switched around our schedule because I absolutely insisted on going to Frog's Leap which closed at 3:30 and we made it. For $220 without tip (gas included) I'd consider him a great buy for 7 hours of pleasant driving. He made the trip so much less stressful and much more fun for us by not having to drive. Keep the guy in business...he's awesome!!! :)

I've already emailed a friend recommending Barry Stevens…read more Found him on Yelp and all the reviews are 100% accurate. I didn't want to drink and drive or have anyone sit out to be DD. He charged $230 for the entire day of driving us around Napa. That includes tolls, gas, tax. I paid by paypal, he showed up early (we left at 9am) and dropped us off by 6pm. He was totally professional, stayed out of the conversation unless we were talking with him. Good driver, and totally knew his way around Napa - so we didn't spend any time trying to figure out where a winery was located. My only complaint was that his car had an odd smell - like an old smell, but it didn't bother any of us at all. His little SUV was totally clean and if you prefer, he'll drive your car for you instead of taking his. He reminds me of some professors I used to have. Liberal guy and fun to talk with. Highly, highly recommended.

10/10 would recommend this tour. We started the day at 8am with Amber. After a full day with her I…read morecan say you HAVE to come here. We visited 3 winery's, 2 that we wanted to go to, the other she recommended. I would recommend going with her recommendations since it was my favorite winery's of the day. She picked us up on time (8am, she was there early) from our hotel and we headed out the the Muir Woods. The woods are so magical with the amazing redwood trees that were HUGE. After the woods we headed to our first winery. Stagsly vineyards is a bigger winery with some great Cabernets. Their tasting room was beautiful and overlooked the massive vineyards. Next we went for lunch at Gotts. This place had some seriously delicious burgers and tacos. Everyone in my family got burgers and I got shrimp tacos that were very fresh and tasty. Their special Mexican street corn was also one of our favorites. After we went to Ambers winery recommendation that was soldero. This was a smaller boutique type vineyard. We started our tasting with a tour of the property and their new rose that will be launching in July. The rose was our favorite. We were also able to go down on the vineyard and see the plants which I thought was very cool. The staff was friendly and sat chatting with us down in their tasting room. Finally we stopped by Cuvason which had such a classy atmosphere. Beautiful indoor and outdoor tasting. They started us off with a complimentary rose champagne. After we tasted a savigon Blanc, another rose, and 2 Cabernets. Again would recommend the rose, however I still think the new one from our second stop was best. All in all we had an amazing time with amber she was a fantastic tour guide and helped us to not only learn about wine country and the Muir Woods but also new wines.

I would highly recommend the private wine tour with Jensen. He picked us up at our hotel in a…read moreLincoln Navigator. He selected 3 wineries that fit our group beautifully!! He was very patient with us as we spent time at wine tastings and enjoying the beautiful views at each winery. He was very knowledgeable about wine and the wine country and gave us alot of information on the ride to and in between wineries. Jensen is vey personable. So if you are looking for a personalized wine tour, look no further. We also took the city tour in the open top vehicle. BEST way to tour San Francisco. Jensen gave us alot of information on the city and significant places throughout the tour. Jensen is great at reading his customers and altered our tour to include a trip across the Golden Gate bridge into the city of Sausalito. He caters to his customers and makes the experience truly personal and memorable.