Incredible tour with Caio. It was perfect for all ages groups, I had my senior parents as well as…read moremy teenage children. He was very informative, knowledgeable and had great tips!

Our tour guide, Jim, was just the best! So much knowledge of the entire SF area, and a classic late…read more60s playlist to boot! It was our second Painted Ladies tour, as we wanted to take our son on an overview tour of the city.

I had the one day Hop-On Hop-Off pass through my Go City All-Inclusive pass that was extended for a…read more2nd day through September. I showed my Go City pass to the bus driver at one of the stops, and he provided a paper ticket that gave me the two days. When you board, there are ear plug sets. Get the ear plug set, since you will need them to hear the stops called out. There are two jacks for each set of seats and a running narration with fun information about the city and the stops. You can sit inside or upstairs in the open air area. I used the bus at the end of July in the mornings starting around 10:15 - 11:00 am at bus stop 2, Columbus/Ghirardelli Square which is in front of the Hotel Caza across from Marriott Fisherman's Wharf. It is a 6 minute walk to Ghirardelli Square. I always found a seat, and the bus was about 10 - 20 minutes after the time the app said it would be. I recommend you go to the website ahead of time and have the list of stops and the attractions near each and plan ahead. Bring your coat if you plan to get off at the Golden Gate stops 11 and 12. It is super windy and chilly. I took the bus to the stop 3 North Beach / Chinatown which lets you off at North Beach and stop 5 Ferry Building which lets you off across the street. I also did the entire loop getting off at stop 11 South Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge - get off there for the Golden Gate Visitor Center, a view of the bridge, and information about the bridge up the ramp, and a cafe. Bathrooms are in the parking lot. Hold onto your hat as your cross the bridge or it will get blown off when you ride the bus. IMPORTANT NOTE: ** Stop 11 South Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge lists Botanical Gardens. It is about 3.2 miles or over 1 hour, 15 minutes by walking. ** Stop 12 North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge gives you a panoramic view of San Francisco. The last stop is stop 17 Pier 39 with the sea lions, Aquarium of the Bay, Boudin sourdough bakery, and restaurants. A short walk away: - Alcatraz ferry at Pier 33 - Red and White Boat tours at Pier 43 - USS Pampanito submarine is docked at Pier 45

This is going to sound so silly but here it goes. Have you…read moreseen Voicemails to Isabelle? If you have then you'll understand why it's so important to do this hop on hop off route. I was able to see so many spots from the movie and it felt nice to feel a part of that. There were plenty of stop to make this a 1-2 day adventure. Seeing the Golden state bridge was amazing. IF YOU ARE RIDING ON TOP make sure you bring a sweater, the drip does get windy once you get on the freeway to head to the bridge. Please put on sunscreen, yes SanFran can be cloudy some days and fresh and sunny others HOWEVER please were sunscreen, bring sunglasses and a hat that won't fly away. Not sure what everyone was complaining about in these reviews but my and my fam had a blast. Would definitely do this again we find ourselves in town.

Umbrella was great! We booked a van and bus for wedding guest transports to and from the venue…read more Umbrella was flexible on various changes we made to the arrival and departure times (there may be a change to cost depending on timing, just ask). You can view the itinerary on line. The day of, we received texts from drivers. Umbrella drivers were very accommodating and friendly. Thank you Umbrella!

What you look for in a bus company is to safely and efficiently get passengers from Point A to…read morePoint B. Umbrella Bus barely got our passengers from Point A to Point B, did not do so efficiently, and arguably didn't do it terribly safely. We booked Umbrella for a 54-passenger shuttle to transport wedding guests from our wedding hotel to our ceremony venue, and then from the ceremony venue to the reception venue ($1050 total). I confirmed this itinerary with their staff by email and phone several times (at least three), because they kept sending me invoices that only showed a partial itinerary, but they assured me that they had the correct itinerary written down and would read off the correct itinerary on the phone when I called. On the first trip, the bus driver got the bottom of the bus stuck on a steep hill, rendering it unable to move. Guests had to walk nearly a quarter mile from where the bus got stuck to the ceremony site. The bus was also blocking the entrance to the park where the ceremony was held, meaning that park visitors and several wedding guests who were behind it were severely delayed in getting into the park. We had a couple of guests who missed some of the wedding ceremony because the bus blocked the entrance for so long. It would've been 3.5 stars if only for this, since it wasn't 100% the driver's fault, though he should really have known what the buses he drives are able to handle. On the second trip, though, despite me confirming the destinations in the itinerary with Umbrella MULTIPLE TIMES, the driver had somehow been given the wrong destination by their dispatch, and took guests back to the hotel instead of to the wedding reception venue. My family members had to argue with the driver, who insisted that he'd been told to take everyone back to the hotel, and "I'm only doing two trips, how will people get back to the hotel?" but he eventually relented and took everyone to the reception instead, but meant that most of the guests were delayed by quite a bit in getting to the reception. This definitely wasn't the driver's fault though, and was clearly the fault of the company/dispatch. He did eventually take the guests where they needed to go, which we appreciate.

So, I booked this tour when I thought id be in San Francisco for a week…read more Unfortunately the Universe had a different plan and I fell before getting on my flight. No San Francisco for me. I contacted Fogcutter tours when i knew that my tripwould be cancelled and had the most polite conversation with the owner. They issued me a refund without any problems and wished me well. You an bet the next time I go to SF, ill do a Fogcutter tour.

Just completed.a Fogcutter tour today with Eric. I can not recommend this business enough , Eric is…read moreoutstanding and so knowledgeable about San Francisco. He picked us up from our hotel on time , vehicle was clean and well presented, only my wife and myself were on this tour so it was more intimate as in getting to know Eric, he explained what we will be seeing , from the Golden Gate , to Presidio , to Seven Sisters, Mrs Doubfires house, Billionaire row it was fantastic, we event managed to get a good lunch in at Haight Ashbury , pointed out all the famous musian house from the 60s and alot more along the way , you will not regret it booking with Fogcutter Russell & Jane Anne

Hasan drove us to Napa last Saturday for a wine-tasting day, and he provided excellent service from…read morestart to finish. He was punctual, professional, respectful, and a very safe and responsible driver. He was also incredibly flexible and accommodating when we made a few last-minute stops along the way. His friendly attitude and professionalism made our celebration even more enjoyable and completely stress-free. We truly appreciated having Hasan as our driver and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and wonderful driver for a Napa wine-tasting day.

We used them for our company offsite. Excellent service, would absolutely work with them again!read more

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.

Absolutely loved our Vantigo tour with Chad. I've been to San Francisco 2X before, but seeing it…read morethis 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!

Despite living in California for about 40 years, my siblings and I had never visited Alcatraz, Muir…read moreWoods, or many of San Francisco's iconic landmarks. So, instead of our usual family trip to another country or state this summer, we decided to become tourists in our own backyard and booked an eight-hour San Francisco Alcatraz + City Tour, including Muir Woods and Sausalito. The tour cost $179 per adult (nine of us) and $169 for one child, and we even booked a hotel nearby the night before to make sure we'd be on time for our 9am start. We all met beneath the iconic Fisherman's Wharf sign, where Patrick was our guy! Patrick was knowledgeable, witty, and engaging--he kept us entertained with fascinating facts about San Francisco, fun trivia questions, and even handed out Ghirardelli chocolate as prizes. My man and I answered so many questions that we ended up with almost half the bag! Even though we were a bit hungover from pub crawling the night before, Patrick's energy kept us awake and involved. He thoughtfully included the three kids in our group, telling them to count Priuses on the street and quizzing them with their own set of trivia. Along the way, he pointed out some quirky facts, like there being more dogs than babies in San Francisco, and made sure everyone felt part of the experience. Patrick pointed out several billionaires' homes, as well as highlights like Chinatown and Japantown. We made a memorable stop at the Presidio and Fort Point for stunning views and photos of the Golden Gate Bridge. Patrick even volunteered to take group pictures for us and made sure we had time for restroom breaks. After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, we made our way to Muir Woods. Though we only had an hour and a half--just enough time for my older siblings--my man and I left wanting more, wishing we could explore beyond the designated paths. The towering redwoods, some between 400 and 800 years old, were awe-inspiring. I'm sure there were even more breathtaking sights we didn't have a chance to see. Next, Patrick took us on a drive through Sausalito, pointing out popular restaurants and an old recording studio once frequented by celebrities. After dropping off a few tourists, he guided us to the starting point for our Alcatraz Tour and left us at Fisherman's Wharf for lunch. We felt a little sad knowing it was the last time we'd see him--at that point, we were on our own for the rest of the adventure. Although I've visited San Francisco many times--unlike my siblings--I still learned so much from the tour. We all had a great time, even my man who lived in the city for several years. While I initially thought the price was steep, by the end of the day, it felt completely worth it!

Our little Family of 4 booked a trip with Dylan's Tour. Not fully knowing what it would be like we…read morewere excited nonetheless. We met at Fisherman's Wharf and our tour guide was Jules. He thoroughly explained to us what we'd see, how long it'd take etc. Let me tell you... Jules knows San Francisco inside and out. We were really happy to see things that on our own would've missed. He took us to some very iconic spots and some of the views were just amazing. The scenery. The bridge. Muir Woods. All stunning. If you're skeptical about taking a tour, do it. You won't regret it. You'll be much happier you did vs doing it on your own. Thank you Jules for showing us around and for the "little drop off". We greatly appreciate it! We can't wait to go back and try all those food locations.

STAY AWAY!! Sure wish I had seen the reviews from Jessie (4/24/22) and Anne (7/26//19) before…read morebooking a tour with this company! My review is based on my experiences on 6/26/24. I have sent these comments 2X to Skyline before posting here, and I have received no reply. This company is at least a sham if not a scam... 1. First, there was absolutely no transparency from the company about its "partnership" with Big Bus. My relatives and I waited nearly an hour for one of its orange buses to show up, only to finally ask if Big Bus might accept Skyline's vouchers. Thankfully, we were allowed to board a Big Bus, otherwise we might have wasted more time waiting on orange buses that were nowhere to be seen. 2. Because Big Bus doesn't offer Mandarin recordings, my relatives visiting from China were not able to make use of the tour recording. However, I was assured by Skyline that Mandarin was available on "its buses." 3. Skyline's interactive timetable did not work, and it was difficult to find on the website. 4. There is no way to contact Skyline by phone for assistance despite its SF mailing address, which is the same for Big Bus. Is it really based in SF? 5. If the company is no longer operating its own buses (perhaps this has been the case since 2019?), that should be made clear from the start. In essence, Skyline is really a booking agency while Big Bus provides the drivers and vehicles. The website photos of its buses are totally misleading and are false advertising. I could have saved a lot of time if I had just booked with Big Bus from the start. Plus I could have purchased tickets on Expedia for less than what I paid on Skyline's website. All of this begs the question: what is the purpose of advertising Skyline and Big Bus as separate companies if they are one and the same? Maybe the Better Business Bureau can get to the bottom of this??!!

Very convenient if you want to experience the San Francisco city. The trip covers all the important…read morelandmarks. Highly recommend.

I was in San Fran for just about 8 hours, never been! Took the BART to union square and took this…read moreWONDERFUL BUS! I had the time of my life!!!! Great information about the city and its streets and building! Super wonderful driver! David! My husband and I didn't want to hop off! We stayed on the same bus all the way and then went to explore areas David showed us after our time with him was done! I will never forget the guy or my wonderful adventure! Buffalo soldier and the golden gate forever!!!!! Hana Hou! I'm going back someday again! It was such a great way to see EVERYTHING in a short period of time! Mahalo for the great time!!!!

I took my daughter, sister, niece and nephew to San Fransisco for vacation. We decided to do a two…read moreday hop on hop off bus tour. I had already purchased the GO city card for other entertainment in the area (I purchased the unlimited) and the hop on hop off was included in this purchase. BTW get the GO city card it will save you a ton of money. This tour was phenomenal. We did a full two hour ride the first time around and then did our hop on hop off. These buses come around about every 15-30 minutes so you are never waiting too long for one and stops at all the places you would want to see in San Fransisco. The tour guide was so funny and knowledgeable about the history of the city so we had fun and learned a lot. I recommend this to anyone wanting to see the city as a whole before exploring it on foot. This service makes that easy and fun.

Awesome service! Affordable, stress-free, faster way to Tahoe for anyone taking a trip from the…read more Bay Area. So glad we found Tahoe Convoy. Took a weekend trip with some friends. Bus was comfortable and spacious. It's so nice to be able to recline the seats, stand up, and use the bathroom. Outlets in each row are a plus. Greg is very friendly and professional. He kept us updated with departure times and let us know about any delays. Busses are allowed to go when there are road closures and cars are stopped - so it can be faster, too. We'll definitely use the service for future Tahoe trips.

Tahoe Convoy is a great alternative to driving or flying to Tahoe for the weekend! You can track…read morethe bus to see when it is arriving at your stop and the bus itself is super comfortable with outlets at each seat. Greg, the host, and the bus driver were really nice too! It is also a good way to keep cars off the road and help the environment.