Top Oakland Art & Culture

Explore the rich history of Peralta Park on this engaging 60-70 minute walking tour through a Berkeley neighborhood once owned by cattle rancher Domingo Peralta. Learn about the early struggles of Spanish explorers and settlers, the impact of the Gold Rush, and how Berkeley arose. Peralta's land inspired the dreams of magnates and ambitious figures like actor Maurice Curtis. See Cordinices Creek, pass by one of Berkeley's grand dames, the Leuders House and end in one of Berkeley's gourmet food supply entrepots, the Monterey Market shopping area! - Guided walking tour covering 5-6 blocks of historical significance - Learn about the rise and fall of Domingo Peralta and subsequent landowners - Discover the effects of the Gold Rush and immigration on Berkeley’s development - Ideal for history enthusiasts and local explorers alike - Follow your tour with an exploration of select fruits, vegetables, pastas, cheeses, pastries, meats, fish and pizza in shops nearby

This walking tour reveals Berkeley as the unsung powerhouse of American food and modern politics. We begin in the North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto), where culinary revolutions happened simultaneously. You'll discover how Alfred Peet birthed specialty coffee, the Cheese Board Collective popularized the French baguette, and Alice Waters pioneered farm-to-table dining at Chez Panisse. The tour features five distinct food stops, including the Cheese Board’s cult-favorite vegetarian pizza and Gregoire's famous potato puffs. Next, we explore the UC Berkeley campus, passing through the world’s densest grove of Tasmanian Blue Gum Eucalyptus. We'll admire the towering Campanile and architecture. We'll stand by the Mario Savio Steps and learn how this became the epicenter of the 1964 Free Speech Movement. Finally, we head down Telegraph Avenue and grab a sweet treat as we walk by Rasputin & Amoeba Records before concluding at People's Park, a famous protest site.

Discover the top landmarks and hidden gems of Oakland, including Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, and Swan’s Marketplace, on this fun and interactive scavenger hunt. Download the app, gather your team, and head out to find clues, answer trivia questions, and complete challenges, while learning about the history and culture of the city. Locations include Old Oakland Farmer's Market and Jack London's Cabin with updated addresses for easier navigation.

UC Berkeley is one of the world's great public universities, and its campus is as intellectually alive as the city surrounding it. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll discover how Nobel Prize winners, student revolutionaries, and football legends shaped a place where academic ambition and civic defiance are equally celebrated. The tour starts at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Durant Avenue, where you'll cross into campus at Sproul Plaza – the birthplace of the 1964 Free Speech Movement. From Memorial Glade, you'll follow J. Robert Oppenheimer's daily walking route across Strawberry Creek to the Faculty Club, where he and Ernest Lawrence reportedly sketched nuclear weapons research on a linen tablecloth. The tour winds through the Haas School of Business, past California Memorial Stadium – which sits directly on the Hayward Fault and was rebuilt in floating sections to survive an earthquake – before finishing back at Telegraph Avenue and Durant Avenue.

Enjoy a whirlwind adventure of Las Vegas and the Southwest without having to rent a car thanks to this tour from San Francisco. After a first night in Vegas, head to Utah to visit all of the state's "Big Five" National Parks (Zion, Bryce, Canyonland, Arches, and Capitol Reef) before continuing into Monument Valley and onward to the Grand Canyon. Wrap up with a final night in Vegas before returning to California.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the lively streets of Berkeley and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of unforgettable experiences on our Adventures in Berkeley tour! Discover the vibrant history and culture of this incredible city as you stroll through iconic landmarks, uncovering hidden gems along the way. Indulge your taste buds with tantalizing flavors, navigating your way through a gastronomic paradise of food trucks, local eateries, and renowned culinary hotspots. Take a breath of fresh air and soak up the beauty of nature, as you venture into Berkeley's breathtaking parks and gardens. Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry & meet us at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. In our small shuttle bus, you’ll visit three charming, back roads wineries that change daily and be served a picnic lunch in an idyllic winery setting. Your tour guide will tell fascinating stories and share many interesting tidbits about local history, culture and wine making. Our specialty is intimate, light hearted and truly memorable experiences. Your guide will set up a tasty picnic lunch for you at a picturesque winery. Once the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal in time to catch one of the evening return ferries to San Francisco. The tour typically has 8-12 guests on board.

Explore California’s iconic coastline on this full-day adventure from Oakland. Start with a scenic drive to Cannery Row, embracing the waterfront charm that inspired John Steinbeck. Continue along the breathtaking 17-Mile Drive, capturing stunning views of landmarks like the Lone Cypress. Visit the picturesque village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, boasting art galleries and sandy beaches, before experiencing the dramatic cliffs and ocean vistas of Big Sur. Unwind in the lively beach atmosphere of Santa Cruz, creating a memorable day filled with coastal beauty. - Full-day tour exploring California’s stunning coastline - Visit Cannery Row, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur - Enjoy scenic drives with breathtaking photo opportunities - Relax in Santa Cruz before heading back to Oakland

California's stunning coastline comes alive on this full-day trip from Oakland. Discover the charm of Cannery Row, famous for its waterfront allure, and embark on the iconic 17-Mile Drive, capturing breathtaking views at spots like the Lone Cypress. Stroll through the artistic village of Carmel-by-the-Sea and marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Big Sur, renowned for its rugged cliffs and ocean vistas. End your adventure in the vibrant beach atmosphere of Santa Cruz, creating lasting memories along California's picturesque coast. - Full-day tour exploring California’s stunning coastline - Visit Cannery Row, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur - Enjoy scenic drives with breathtaking photo opportunities - Relax in Santa Cruz before heading back to Oakland