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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2010 Media Contact: Sightseeing Goes Retro in San Francisco with Mr. Toad's Tours SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Mr. Toad's Tours is hopping into the summer with an exclusive selection of Vintage Car Tours. A local, family owned-business, Mr. Toad's Tours currently operates one of the oldest fleets of sightseeing vehicles in the United States, reminiscent of vehicles from the Great Gatsby. Each of Mr. Toad's Tours four vehicles have been converted to Propane or Hydrogen power and are Certified Green by Green America. Included in the fleet is an authentic 1924 White "Yellowstone Touring Bus", one of just a few left of the original 600 that toured Yellowstone in the 1920s. The smaller vehicles used by Mr. Toad's Tours are able to crest the steepest hills and offer views of the City from up above all of the other tour buses. 90-Minute "Hop Around the City" Tour Locals and tourists alike have enjoyed the sights of San Francisco aboad the 90-Minute "Hop Around the City" Tour since it's development in 2005. The original "Toad" Tour highlights the many cinematic and historical landmarks while leaving plenty of time to explore after the tour. This tour highlights neighborhoods such as San Francisco's Little Italy - "North Beach", Chinatown, the Barbary Coast, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Pacific Heights, the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge views, and more! Tickets range from $24-36 per person. 3-Hour "Postcard San Francisco" Tour For those who want to extend their experience deeper into the City, Mr. Toad's Tours offers the 3-Hour "Postcard San Francisco" Tour. This tour highlights all of the neighborhoods from the 90-Minute Tour while continuing to Union Square, Haight-Ashbury, the Richmond District, Alamo Square, and Golden Gate Park. Included in this tour are stops at the Fortune Cookie Factory in Chinatown, the famous Painted Ladies Victorians of Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, and Fort Point for a picturesque view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Tickets range from $40-64 per person. 90-Minute "San Francisco by Night" Tour The beautiful San Francisco landmarks sparkle at night on the 90-Minute "San Francisco by Night" Tour. The night version of the "Hop Around the City" Tour allows for the best views of San Francisco attractions after the sun sets. Highlights include Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Marina District, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Union Street, Russian Hill, the Grace Cathedral, Union Square, the Financial District, and many more. Tickets range from $28-40 per person. Tickets and information: 415-205-3303 or online at www.mrtoadstours.com. Prices include all taxes and fees. Gratuity not included. Major credit cards accepted. All departures are from Fisherman's Wharf at the corner of Mason and Jefferson Streets at the Kodak Camera Shop. All vehicles are available for private charter. About Mr. Toad's Tours Mr. Toad's Tours was founded in 2004 by Eric, Muriel, and Charles Lundquist to let visitors to San Francisco experience a personalized view of the City in beautifully restored vintage vehicles. Currently four pre-1930s touring cars are in the fleet: 1929 Model A Woodie, 1912 Rambler Touring Car, 1918 Packard Woodie, and 1924 White Tour Car. ### |
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