San Francisco remains to be one of the most architecturally rich cities in the United States till date. Due to the quirky, vibrant and colorful characteristic of this city, it has been attracting a large number of tourists till date. If you are looking for a vocational retreat and also have a knack for beautiful buildings and their rich architectural heritage, you should definitely consider going to San Francisco with your family, friends, or co-workers. And if you somehow end up with a large group of people, the best option here would be to charter a private tour bus or minibus. Planning a tour all by yourself can get a little hassling, but it doesn’t have to. In this article, we will guide you by giving you a few tips, all of which are listed below, so that your trip goes smoothly and is full of fun.
One of the most important parts about planning a tour is to decide the locations of interest that you would like to cover. San Francisco is a city that is very rich in architecture and due to the large number of buildings, it will be next to impossible for you to cover all of them in just a day. Some of the oddest architectural sites are:
It is one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts Architecture. It was designed by the architect Arthur Brown Jr. and the design was encouraged by the Tomb of Napoleon in Paris.
When it was established back in 1875, it was one of the most luxury hotels in the entire world. This hotel is known to organize some of the most notable events.
One of the most exotic art museums in San Francisco, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art boasts an extensive collection of curated artwork. It is one of the rare museums that showcase not just a beautiful architectural construction, but also offers some of the best collection of both modern and contemporary art.
This structure designed like a pyramid was opened in 1972 and is the tallest building of San Francisco with a 212 feet decorative aluminum spire right on top. This beautiful architect is made of glass, concrete, and steel and is considered to be the futurist skyscraper of San Francisco.
Alcatraz
Columbus Tower
Curran Theatre
Fairmont Hotel
Golden Gate Bridge
Haas-Lilienthal House
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
International Terminal San Francisco Airport
Neptune Society Columbarium
Ocean Beach Sutro Bath
Oracle Park
Palace of Fine Arts Theater
Peephole Cinema
Presidio Pet Cemetery
San Francisco City Hall
The Greg Angelo Museum
War Memorial Opera House
Wave Organ
Xanadu Gallery
This is another important part of planning a tour. Unless there are only 3-4 people traveling, in which case you can go for carpooling, the best option would be to charter a private tour bus or a minibus. These buses have more comfortable recliner seats, are well-cushioned, and have a large storage space available as well. Besides this, one of the biggest advantages of booking a private tour bus or a minibus is that the company that you book your bus from takes care of all of the responsibilities. One important point to remember here is that you need to check whether all the amenities such as an attached bathroom, Wi-Fi system, music system, Air Conditioning system, etc. are present in the bus beforehand. Apart from that if you are planning on eating and drinking in the bus, make sure to inform about the same to your rental company. One thing that you need to keep in mind is that these kinds of tour buses generally get booked up pretty soon during the holiday seasons. Hence, always make sure to pre-book your ride at least a few months before the D-day.
If you are planning to stay in the city with your friends or family overnight, make sure to pre book your place of lodging. These hotels and places generally get booked up pretty soon, and hence you need to book them as soon as possible.
It can be concluded by saying that planning a tour doesn’t have to be exhausting and hassling at all. Even if you are new to planning tours and booking shuttle services, by sticking to the above-mentioned tips you are good to go.
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