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San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.1 out of 10

Average

20 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride a ’70s-style Volkswagen bus past San Francisco’s holiday lights, with festive songs, city views, and photo stops along the way.

About this tour

See San Francisco glow with holiday lights on a festive ride in a ’70s-style Volkswagen bus. This 2-hour San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour pairs seasonal displays with lively holiday songs and memorable city views.

Travel past Lombard Street and Union Square, with a stop near the Golden Gate Bridge for photo opportunities. A driver-guide shares live commentary along the way, while blankets add comfort and Santa hats bring a playful touch. Each bus holds up to six guests, making this a cozy outing for families and small groups; larger parties can book multiple buses. The tour meets at Fisherman's Wharf, near the Argonaut Hotel.

Settle in, sing along, and enjoy the city’s festive atmosphere from the road. Book your San Francisco Holiday Lights Tour for a cheerful evening among the season’s displays.

Highlights

  • Ride through festive San Francisco in a ’70s-style Volkswagen bus
  • Admire holiday displays at Lombard Street and Union Square
  • Capture photos near the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Sing along to holiday-themed songs and wear a Santa hat

What's included

Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Blanket during the tour
  • Santa hat

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • At least 2 people are required per booking
  • Each Volkswagen bus accommodates up to 6 guests; larger groups can travel in multiple buses
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but staff can help fold a wheelchair
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting point: Fisherman's Wharf, near the Argonaut Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The holiday lights tour lasts 120 minutes.

How many guests can ride in one bus?

Each Volkswagen bus accommodates up to 6 guests. Larger groups can use multiple buses.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at Fisherman's Wharf, near the Argonaut Hotel.

Is Hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Can guests bring a wheelchair?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but staff can help fold a wheelchair so guests can join.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.10 from 20 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.1.

Provider rating distribution in San Francisco

How many tours in San Francisco have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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