Unique San Francisco Tours — GoCar, Vintage Vans & Movie Locations
Skip the standard bus and see the city a different way — a talking GoCar you drive yourself, a restored VW van, or a tour of the film and TV locations scattered across San Francisco.
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$67 USD
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Unique & Quirky Tours: what to know before booking
Skip the standard bus and see the city a different way — a talking GoCar you drive yourself, a restored VW van, or a tour of the film and TV locations scattered across San Francisco.
- Availability
- 7 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $67 USD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.5 stars across 8,564 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Most depart from central San Francisco or the Fisherman's Wharf area (confirmed at booking)
- Best time
- Mid-morning, before the afternoon fog and wind roll in across the hills and bridge
- Ticket note
- Date- and time-specific for guided tours; GoCar rentals are valid for the booked slot
Unique & Quirky Tours in San Francisco
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Everything you should know before you book
San Francisco rewards a tour with a bit of personality, and these are the city's most distinctive. GoCar tours put you behind the wheel of a tiny two-seat convertible with a GPS that narrates the route as you drive past the bridge, Lombard Street, and the waterfront. Restored Volkswagen vans — vintage, hippie, and fashion themes — lean into the city's 1960s counterculture for a retro spin through Haight-Ashbury and the hills.
Pick these when you've already done the big sights and want something memorable. The GoCar is hands-on and great for confident drivers who want to set their own pace; the VW van tours are guided, photogenic, and made for groups; and the movie-and-TV location tours are for film fans tracking down scenes from the dozens of productions shot across the city. All run small and book out quickly on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
Do you drive the GoCar yourself?
Yes — the GoCar is a small two-seat convertible you drive, with a GPS that automatically narrates the sights as you follow the route. It's a self-drive experience, so a valid driver's licence is required.
What do the vintage van tours cover?
The restored VW van tours lean into San Francisco's 1960s counterculture, typically winding through Haight-Ashbury, the hills, and the famous viewpoints, with plenty of photo stops along the way.
Are the movie tours good for film fans?
Yes — the film and TV location tours track down scenes from the many productions shot across San Francisco, pairing the locations with behind-the-scenes stories. Private versions go deeper on request.