Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)
San Francisco, USA

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This fun, family-friendly open-air tour is the easiest way to experience San Francisco’s top highlights in under two hours—with the flexibility to upgrade by adding Alcatraz or making it a private 2-hour tour for your group (7 people max for our private tours)

Departing from our shop in Little Italy, you’ll ride down world-famous Lombard Street, descend ultra-steep Filbert Street, and enjoy an iconic Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Travel through Little Italy and Chinatown, pass filming spots from Mrs. Doubtfire, Bullitt, The Rock, and Dirty Harry, and catch views of the iconic Cable Cars climbing our steepest hills.

You’ll also explore Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Marina, Fort Mason, the Presidio, and more—plus four scenic photo stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Pacific Heights. Perfect for guests short on time but big on adventure.

What's Included

Opportunity to bring your own drinks and food (Alcohol is allowed responsibly)
Option to add on Alcatraz to your Open Air Tour to make the most of your day in the city
Educated driver/guide who will share all the fun facts and history about San Francisco
Blankets provided to keep you warm on those chilly San Francisco days
Being driven in our unique Open Air Vehicle to get the full views and experience of San Francisco
Rare access to being physically driven down Lombard Street (The "Most Crooked Street in the World")
A photo stop at Coit Tower vista point on Telegraph Hill with amazing views of San Francisco
Option to make this a 2 hour private in our 7 passenger open air vehicle.
Photo Stop at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with epic views of the Bay
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will be meeting at Dylan's Tours Shop located at 782 Columbus Ave. San Francisco. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your departure time to check in.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • Lombard Street (Pass by)

    Known as "The Crooked Street," Lombard Street's eight tight hairpin turns are surrounded by beautiful homes and vibrant flowers, making it one of San Francisco’s most photographed landmarks.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Experience breathtaking views and historic charm in Russian Hill, an iconic neighborhood filled with steep streets, lush greenery, and hidden stairways.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover the charm of North Beach, a lively neighborhood with a rich Italian-American history, famous for its nightlife, cafes, and literary landmarks.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s Little Italy, a neighborhood bursting with authentic Italian culture, charming cafes, and some of the city’s best restaurants and bakeries.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore the vibrant streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown, one the oldest and one of the largest in the U.S., known for its colorful architecture, bustling shops, and rich cultural heritage.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    (Photo Stop) Pause to capture stunning views of the city and bay from Coit Tower, a historic landmark perched atop Telegraph Hill with murals and panoramic vistas.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Start or end your journey at Dylan’s Tours Shop in Little Italy, a welcoming hub where your San Francisco adventure begins.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    San Francisco’s hilltop showpiece, grand Victorians and Beaux-Arts mansions on “Billionaire’s Row,” leafy streets, and chic Fillmore boutiques and cafés. Known for sweeping views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the Bay, it blends old-world glamour with modern city life—an elegant, unmistakably San Francisco neighborhood.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A former U.S. Army post turned 1,500-acre national park where wild coastline meets the city. Think cypress forests, coastal bluffs, and sweeping Golden Gate Bridge views, plus historic brick barracks, parade grounds, and bayfront Crissy Field. It’s SF’s backyard—rich history, big scenery, and that salty-air, park-meets-ocean vibe.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Golden Gate Bridge

    San Francisco’s signature silhouette—International Orange towers, soaring cables, and sweeping views where the Pacific meets the Bay. Expect bite-size stories of bold 1930s engineering, fog lore, and why this Art Deco icon still steals the show—no matter the weather.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    A dreamy lakeside rotunda and sweeping colonnades, born from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Swans on the lagoon, towering palms, and classical arches create a timeless, romantic scene—one of San Francisco’s most beloved bits of old-world grandeur

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Breezy waterfront vibes, joggers on the Marina Green, and sailboats in the harbor—plus chic cafés and boutiques along Chestnut & Union. Mediterranean-style homes and Art Deco touches frame views of the Golden Gate and the Palace of Fine Arts. Born from the 1915 world’s fair, it now hums with upbeat, beach-town energy

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A former Army port turned waterfront arts-and-park campus. Historic piers and brick warehouses now host galleries, theaters, and tasty pop-ups, while the Great Meadow slopes to the Bay with postcard views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz. Lively, local, and perfectly San Francisco.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A historic chocolate factory turned brick-and-string-light plaza by the Bay. Grab a classic hot-fudge sundae, browse local shops and tasting rooms, and enjoy waterfront views of Alcatraz and Aquatic Park—sweet, scenic, and quintessentially San Francisco.

    Admission ticket free
  • Fisherman's Wharf (Pass by)

    San Francisco’s classic waterfront—Dungeness crab stands, sourdough bakeries, and sea lions at Pier 39, plus historic ships, street performers, and quirky museums like Musée Mécanique. Bustling vibes and big Bay views toward Alcatraz and the Golden Gate—iconic SF, start to finish

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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