FAQ Hitch a Ride With Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your pick up location?

We pick up at corner of Hyde & Jefferson streets. A few landmarks to look for are the Argonaut Hotel across the street, the Hyde Street Pier on the other side, and our VW’s arrive next to the sign “San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park”

Please note that we do not have an office and we pick-up at the corner of the park. The address below can be sued for GPS purposes:

2899 Hyde Street, San Francisco CA 94109

Is there parking nearby?

We don’t have a parking lot, but there is metered parking, 4hour parking and garages.

Parking at Fisherman’s Wharf can be a challenge and recommend to add an additional 30 minutes to your travel time. The closes parking garage is:

Ghirardelli Square Garage

30301 Larking Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Rates: First Hour $5, each additional hour $8, up to 12 hours $35 and for 24 hours is $40

How do I get there from the airport

From either SFO or OAK, the easiest way to get to our pick-up location will be in a taxi, Uber or Lyft. If you have time, and would like to explore public transportation, below are a few options.

BART

The faster way is to get off on Embarcadero Station and take the F-line to the end at the Fisherman’s Wharf. From there, walk westbound for 3 blocks along Jefferson Street to Hyde Street.

Alternatively, you can get off on Powell Station. Take the famous Cable Car, the Powell-Hyde line to the end of the line. We pick up just down the block from there. This option is very picturesque and slow. Allow your self at least an extra hour.

What's your cancelation policy?

Please keep in mind that we are a small family own company so we really appreciate the most amount of notice. We understand that flights get delayed, traffic gets in the way of fun, and sometimes food doesn’t sit too well. While we do understand that his happens, cancelations must be made 48hrs in advance before the start of your tour for a full refund. If it is canceled less than the 48 hours allotted, no refund will be provided. If you need to re-schedule we will be happy to accommodate depending on availability.

Are there Bathrooms along the tour?

Great question! Our tours are short, and we make a stop every 30 minutes to take on the sights and photos. There are bathrooms nearby the pick up location, our first stop under the Golden Gate Bridge and we can find one along the tour… because when nature calls, it must be answered! We’ll take care of you.

Can we bring our luggage?

Is it ok to leave a tip?

Tipping & Gratuity Etiquette: Yes please and thank you! Tipping is a social custom in America that can be confusing for travelers. It is expected by service staff to receive a tip/gratuity for a job well done. Service staffs are your waiters, bartenders, and tour guides to mention a few. The tip should be calculated as a percentage of your total bill as follows: 10% usually means you just happy, 15% usually means all was very good and 20% for a job well done. Anything over 20% is really your desire to make your guide feel extra special!

Is this tour good for children?

Yes, of course it is! Our guides are fully cognitive of our audience to ensure everyone is having a great time. To that end, families with 4-years old or younger are kindly requested to buy-out the tour or book a private tour. Keep in mind that you will also need to bring the required carseat for safety.

Do you offer child seats?

How soon should I book my tour?

Book your tour as soon as you know your travel dates. We are very popular and are a small capacity seating per VW, 7 guests, so we tend to book out.

You do have a 48hr cancellation window for a full refund or you can purchase travel insurance for 10% and be able to refund your purchase up to 1hr before your trip.

Do you go to crooked street and painted ladies?

Our tour is designed to give you the best of SF and the sights you came to see in 2hrs! It’s a challenge and well, a bit of trade off. We absolutely plan on taking you down the crooked street (Lombard Street) and we do show off many painted ladies along the way. If the desire of the group is to make our second stop to Alamo Square to see the “famous” painted ladies we can totally make that happen.

We are coming on a cruise ship...
And that was an amazing entrance to San Francisco unter the Golden Gate Bridge, right? Here are a few frequent questions we get asked:
- How far is the pick up location from the terminal (Pier 27 or 35)? NOT far at all, it’s less than a mile or less than 1.5 kilometer. A very easy flat walk; basically turn right (along with traffic towards Pier 39 and a few blocks later you will be at the pick up location. The biggest challenge is all the distractions along the way to get there.
- Can you pick up us up at the terminal? In all of our private tours, yes, absolutely we can 🙂
- We run on time, so pick a good start time and end time that will enable you to disembark and get back on based on our start and finish times.

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I simply can’t imagine a better way of experiencing going up and down the hills of San Francisco than in a VW-hippie bus. The allure of these adorable V-Dubs are only matched by the marvelous sights and stories encapsulated by this ever-changing city. People wanting to ride in a VW bus are kindred spirits who appreciate a small, family-like experience with guides that love storytelling as much as they love living in this city. These are genuine experiences, befriending authentic people, making extraordinaire memories. ~ Allan

FAQ Hitch a Ride With Us

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