Top San Francisco Day Trips - page 5

This is a great laid-back type of day excursion. My group had a great tour guide, Derek, who made the experience really enjoyable as well as allow us to be independent in the type of things we wanted to see at Muir Woods and Sausalito. He gave some great suggestions and allowed us to explore at our own paces which I really appreciated. The Muir Woods was an incredible site, I think if you’re in the Bay Area you must see these trees. It’s truly awe striking.

We had a fantastic day trip to Yosemite with Viktor, our tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. The mini coach was clean and comfortable, with good seating, which made a big difference on such a long day of travelling.

What a fantastic day with Sully, who sets the bar high for other tour guides! His knowledge and narration throughout the tour made six hours fly by quickly, along with his photography skills at every stop! Do yourself a favor and book this tour, you will learn so much!

Peter was our tour guide, and he was incredibly insightful and full of information throughout the day. Starting early was such a gift — not only did we avoid crowds, but we also had time for bonus stops at the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge for photo opportunities. The main highlights were, of course, Muir Woods and Sausalito. Peter’s pacing was excellent — we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to soak in the towering redwoods and later enjoy the charm of Sausalito. The Muir Beach Overlook was another unexpected gem, offering breathtaking coastal views. Peter’s commentary added depth at every stop, blending history, culture, and local insights. His organization and relaxed approach made the morning feel seamless and enriching. Bottom line: This tour was well‑planned, scenic, and memorable. Pete’s guidance made it outstanding, and the combination of nature, iconic landmarks, and Sausalito charm created a perfect start to my day.

The staff was very friendly. The bartender made a great bloody Mary to set the mid morning cruise off to great start. The boat was very clean and the trip was great. My wife and kids loved it. The boat leaves right on time so give yourself plenty of time to park and get to the pier.

Barry, the tour guide, was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about the history of San Francisco and pointed out sites along our drive. He was interesting and funny which made the drive enjoyable. He also assisted with picture taking and made sure everyone was having a good time. I enjoyed the first winery the best since we were able to sit down during the wine tasting. The second winery had us standing in the warehouse and some of the guests needed to sit but didn’t speak up. Other than that issue the day was perfect !

This was a wonderful trip from San Francisco. It was great that the pick up was right outside our hotel. The tour guide (Randall) and bus driver (Coney) were both fantastic. The tour guide was training the bus driver so we had two great men on our trip. The stop at the Safeway for potty and picking up food was wonderful. You can grab a coffee at the Starbucks inside and then grab some snacks and lunch for later in the day. I highly recommend getting lunch here because if you wait to grab lunch in Yosemite, you won't have very much time to look around the park. The lodge was very busy and I was glad we ate our lunch on the bus while driving. We stopped at a few places to get beautiful views of Half Dome and El Capitan. The views of the park are stunning. The falls weren't really "falling" as it was August and mostly dry. Spring and early summer you can see them better according to our guide. The Tuolumne Sequoia Forest was beautiful but beware - it is about a mile down to see the trees. The walk down wasn't bad, but coming back is not for the faint at heart. It will take twice as long (longer if you have asthma or bad knees). I am glad I did it, but I heard the Muir Woods hike was much easier. I am so glad we did this tour. It was a very long day on a bus, but you get to sit back and view the beautiful scenery as you drive by. The guide tells you about the areas as you travel by and gives you a good history of the area.

It was a very hot day! I wish I would have taken a swim suit. Tips are expected, I think they should pay their tour guides more since it is not cheap for this tour. It was a great day a long bus ride but so worth it! You don’t get very long at the park so take the bus!