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ALEX_C, Apr 2026
10/10 do this, go with Nate
Loved that this was an option since I really didn’t want to deal with a rental car and driving on unfamiliar highways and all that. I really was hoping to see Bixby Bridge near Big Sur and was bummed that this tour only goes as far as Carmel. Carmel was honestly the least enjoyable part of the trip, it’s a lot of overpriced restaurants and shops or a long walk to the beach and a steep walk back. I would skip Pebble Beach and Carmel all together and spend the time in Big Sur instead. This is just personal preference tho, I prefer scenery over shopping. Overall a really great route with a lot of good stops that don’t involve hiking at all. Nate was a great personality to have as the tour guide. He just has a way of making everything he says hilarious. He kept things entertaining and was so knowledgeable about the area and wildlife
Lori_O, Apr 2026
Great tour, awesome guide!
We had an amazing time!!! We are actually local and took the tour with my 9 year old so he could learn about the area and so we would stay on a schedule..our guide Katya was WONDERFUL - she was so great at telling the history of the area and gave great instructions on how long we were able to stay at each stop! Will recommend to our family and friends traveling to the area
Kenneth_M, Apr 2026
winery tour
The tour guide was the owner/operator. He knows some of the winery owners. BR Cohn was the medium size winery with good wines. Redder the better was good too. Peter Cellars was good but 1 of the bottles that I bought did not have the foil cap on the coork!
taryan_v, Mar 2026
convenience at its finest
Our experience was a 10/10! Our driver/ tour operator Ron was very knowledgeable about telling us about nearby places. We were picked up right in front our hotel, bought to see views of the bay bridge, battery Spencer to see/ take photos of Golden Gate Bridge, and lastly 2 wineries. We also had lunch in Sanoma plaza. Ron allocated timing perfectly with previously mentioned places. We got a bit of history and wasn’t rushed in the slightest way. This tour is perfect for tourist who don’t want to drive and also deal with the hassle of booking tastings. Everything was done for us and we loved that!
Jacinta_M, Mar 2026
Best tour of San Francisco
This was by far the best tour we have been on during our holiday in the US. We loved that the tour included so much of what we wanted to see in San Francisco. Shoutout to our tour guide Brendan, he was awesome, such a character and he made our trip so much fun! SF Excursions should be the only company you choose to book a tour to see the main attractions San Francisco. If we could give it 10 stars we would!!
Julia_A, Mar 2026
Caio was great! Lots of...
Caio was great! Lots of cool information about neighborhoods, history, famous people who lived or do live in homes, entertaining, fun music to match neighborhoods, extra surprises of whale sightings in bay and Lombardo street… Born to be wild. Must do experience!!
Angela_V, Mar 2026
Excellent option for Muir Woods visit
Well worth the fee. Adequate time to immerse yourself in the awesome Muir Woods. Quick look around Sausalito - we opted for a cocktail). On the way back we were able to view the Golden Gate Bridge from a high vantage point - great photos. Our guide Roman, originally from Germany, enlightened and entertained us the entire time and then dropped us each at or near our chosen location.
Amanda_B, Mar 2026
Well-paced excursion to key sites around San Francisco
Great excursion that allows for seeing and exploring some key San Francisco area attractions at a comfortable pace. Don was an entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend booking the ferry returned from Sausalito for a different view of the harbor, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the piers at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Tim_B, Feb 2026
Muir Wods and Sausalito
Even through rain, the Muir Woods is majestic and amazing! We also had a great city tour and learned a lot about San Francisco and the cultural parts of the city. We chose to get off and spend time in Sausalito-which was fabulous. We spent time visiting with a couple who had lost their home in Palisade a year ago. It was a day to remember!
Richard_B, Oct 2025
Excellent tour of this amazing park
Glenda, our tour guide, was a good driver, a great guide with a lot of information and stories. She was also very attune with passenger needs. We appreciated that in the back of the bus! Bus was full but comfortable. The park was just fabulous. Very crowded on a Saturday, still wonderful. Our meal stops were very suitable and close by. All in all: A+. We would never have gotten to do all this on our own with renting car, driving, organizing, etc. The tour was just right for us. Thank you.
Natasha_L, Aug 2025
Scenic cruise of San Fran Bay
Stunning views, 90 mins about right duration, well organised, informative. Good way of seeing many landmarks. Saw a dolphin and some seals. Didn't try snacks/drinks and info was all pre-recorded. We had plenty of space on the top floor deck outside, it wasn't busy that day.
Danielle_K, Jul 2025
Definitely do this!
This was completely worth the money. Low key and no stress. Stop to take pics at Golden Gate Bridge, went to Muir Woods for an hour and a half and then free in Sausalito to explore. It was a perfect outing. Don’t eat at the cafe in Muir Woods. The kids working were rude and terrible cooks.
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A small peninsula in the middle of the California coast, San Francisco makes a strategic base camp for exploring Northern California and the Central Coast. See some of the Golden State's most iconic attractions by embarking on guided day trips from San Francisco, traveling to such destinations as California's wine country, redwood forests, national parks, and the coastal cities of Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Not only do these tours take care of all the planning and driving, but they can include packages with wine tastings, lunch, and dinners. Some even combine trips to two, three, or more attractions in one day.
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