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Lenna_B, Oct 2026
A 'Whale' of a day!
It was a near perfect day to be on the water and we were blessed to see several pods of Humback whales and too many Dolphins to count! Isaiah was a fun and knowledgeable guide and even sang a song for my husband's birthday! Thanks for a great experience to both Isaiah and Captain Jack! We highly recommend using Discovery Whale Watching tour guides for your whale watching in Monterey!
Nelda_B, Oct 2026
Absolute best tour ever!
We have taken countless Viator tours all over Europe for 15 years, & I have to say this was the absolute best ever! Brian is the epitome of the perfect tour guide: well traveled, knowlegeable about so many subjects, & keeps us all totally enjoying & learning so much about San Francisco which he obviously loves. Thanks, Brian, for a perfect four hours!
Mari_M, Oct 2026
Lovedd Itt!!
Overalll it was very wonderful. The staff members along with the manager were very nice and sincere. They helped us a lot and were wonderfull. I will definitely come back again. The ride itself was wonderful, very peaceful and relaxing. Thank you so much for your wonderful service!
Julie_W, Oct 2026
A feast of film locations and cracking city tour
What an amazing afternoon -
The meeting place was easy to find.
Bryan was a fabulous host, tour guide and a safe/ talented/courteous driver.
Not only was he knowledgeable but had met actors and chatted to the various film crews in the city throughout the day.
I never realised that there have been so many films shot in San Francisco!
We had a fabulous stop at the Golden Gate bridge. We stopped at the Princess Diaries school , Mrs Doubtfures home and many scenes of car chases - especially Bullitt.
This tour not only shows you film scenes it gives you a fantastic city tour too!!!
Thank you Bryan. You are a terrific guy 👍
Culture04472709589, Oct 2026
Leonardo
With the e-bike, I could easily and enjoyably cycle up the steep slopes to the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito. The staff member at the counter (Leonardo) was very kind and pleasant, and I felt very reassured because he handled a small issue so readily. However, the staff members when I used the same store before were unfriendly and their service was poor, so I think it depends on the person. Thanks to Leonardo, it was a very enjoyable experience.
Joe_C, Oct 2026
Fun experience
This was a fun experience. We got to see a lot of whales, some of which came really close to our boat, and we saw a ton of dolphins and seals. Our narrator did a nice job pointing out where all of the activity was, and the entire crew was nice and helpful. It was fun and relaxing.
Alejandra_M, Sep 2026
Do it!
If you have little kids, do this! My 2 yr old loved it. Bring $10 cash to feed the fish. But if u don’t choose that option, it won’t matter cause everyone is doing it so the fish surround the windows anyway. My kid just loved pressing the button lol. Nice experience!
Jamee_G, Aug 2026
The location of meet up...
The location of meet up is wrong. It’s the corner of Powell and Post in Union Square. 333 Post is the other end of the block. Sacks is no longer there.
Thom was an excellent guide. Patient as we hiked up Nob Hill. Answered all our questions. It was just my family so it felt personal.
Juan_R, Aug 2026
Expectations
It’s a fun experience to be out there in the ocean but you might not see as much animals as you would like. The conductor will try their best to keep a look out for the whales and dolphins and any other sea animals for you guys to see. You’ll need to be patient.
Deanna_H, Mar 2026
Do NOT miss this opportunity
The staff were amazingly helpful and kind. I'm not techy. I couldn't get the GPS audio to work. I swung back around to request help. They were extremely apologetic and quickly identified and fixed the issue. The issue was I'm an idiot and didn't know where the volume toggle was located.
I highly recommend the 3 or 4 hour package. It takes you all over the City. It was fun, exciting, and absolutely worth it.
Janelle_K, Mar 2026
The captain knew where to...
The captain knew where to go and was in contact with other boats about what they were seeing. He was great about telling us what side of the boat we needed to be in. And he said we saw an incredible 7 whales on our trip, as well as several groups of dolphins. They had drinks and made burgers available for purchase.
Marilou_M, Feb 2026
A must tour when visiting the Bay
This tour was amazing and Dave was an amazing tour guide! It wasn't easy considering there was Formula One traffic and crowd that day and Dave made sure we still see a lot of the iconic city views. And the vintage VW 1973 was a delight to ride around the city. The Haight-Ashbury stop was the main highlight and didn't disappoint us. Driving down crooked Lombard Street was a treat! Dave went above and beyond what we were hoping for and even changed our drop-off location so we could catch a great dinner at Fisherman's Wharf! This tour is a must when visiting the bay!
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