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San Francisco Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Tours: Ditch the Mainstream, Man Sure, cable cars are a blast, but let’s face it, once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen ’em all. If you want to peel back the layers of this city and get to its core, you gotta hit those offbeat paths, soak in the stories that built it, and savor […]
Winning Together
Winning Together Love Tours is infinitely grateful to you for choosing us during your visit to San Francisco, allowing us to share with you our love for the city and its people. These past 5 years in operation have been very challenging but exponentially rewarding due to meeting people like you. Thank you! We are […]
Alcatraz Escape
Alcatraz’s escape attempts made famous the Alcatraz prison island, also known as “The Rock”. The prison operated from August 11th, 1934 until March 21st, 1963. Alcatraz, San Francisco was originally a fort site and hosted a United States Army Military Prison. With the prison buildings already in place and just in need of a bit […]
Meet Judith
Judith Berndsen Is a rock-climber, botanist, photographer, filmmaker, artist and obsessed with road trips and adventures! In her early 20’s, she left her hometown in Germany to find new adventures in America. San Francisco was her gateway drug to rock-climbing while on her way to Yosemite. She immediately connect with San Francisco; a city build […]
Meet Kirstin
Kirstin Doyle is a native San Francisco Bay Area musician, actress and writer. We totally love her versatility, creativity and enthusiasm along with her love for people. When she is not on tours, you may find Kirstin performing with her band, The Sean Connerie, as the lead vocalist and keyboarding. Kirstin also writes, performs in, […]
Five Years Ago, Today…
Five Years Ago, Today…. “Five years ago today, the idea for San Francisco Love Tours sprouted in my head. I feel like it was just recently that the idea of creating a VW hippie bus tour company came to mind and that my brother and I picked up our first Volkswagen bus, Love Bus, and […]
SUPERBOWL LIII Viewing Locations
Superbowl LIII Viewing Locations This Sunday, the Rams will be taking on the Patriots at Superbowl 53! Kick off begins at 3:30pm PST. The Superbowl could not have been at a better time for San Francisco will also be on its 3rd day of Beer Week! To bet on the Patriots, you can simply go […]
The Flyer: San Francisco at Pier 39
If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend this new attraction on Pier 39, then you are missing out! The Flyer: San Francisco takes you on a simulated flying tour of San Francisco’s greatest attractions, all in about 20 minutes! When you first enter The Flyer, you will instantly notice that there are seagulls everywhere- […]
29th Anniversary of the San Francisco Sea Lions
Every year, San Francisco holds an anniversary celebration for the captivating and sudden arrival of the sea lions at Pier 39! After the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, hundreds of sea lions flocked to the docks at Pier 39 and decided to call it home. The correlation between their unusual choice of permanent residency […]
San Francisco Mint
The San Francisco Mint If anyone has ever taken a tour from Bob Smith, then you have definitely heard about what he believes to be the biggest conspiracy theory of San Francisco: The San Francisco Mint. Said to be just a building that makes coins, it is arguably the most protected building in San Francisco, […]
San Francisco New Years Eve Fireworks Display
San Francisco New Years Eve Fireworks Display Despite the fact that this years New Years Eve celebration lands on a Monday, there is no shortage of entertainment here in San Francisco. One of the biggest events for all ages includes the fireworks displays from the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building. Every year, thousands migrate […]
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Santa Tracker SF
Santa Claus has come to town and is a busy man here in San Francisco. With the final days before Christmas rapidly approaching, he is working extra hard to make sure he gets to hear all your wishes and see all your smiling faces! He has even taken the time to visit the coral and […]
San Francisco Maritime National Park and Museum
SF Maritime National Park and Museum MARITIME NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE Right across the street from the pick up location on either side of Jefferson Street, you will encounter two out of three of the Maritime National Park locations. The park itself spans through the Aquatic Park and the “entrance” to the park can […]
Hanukkah Goodies
Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday that is observed for 8 days and 8 nights in commemoration of the Maccabean Jews regaining control of Jerusalem and rededicating the Second Temple. According to the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th of Kislev, which, aligned with our calendar, could be anywhere between late November and late […]
Meet Kelly
Kelly Bohan has been living in San Francisco since ‘99 when she transferred to SFSU after a few semesters of Community College in LA. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, she wanted to experience as much of California as possible before expecting to move back to Illinois. Ultimately, San Francisco became her permanent home. More […]
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
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