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Corinne_P, Jul 2026
Wonderful way to see and learn about San Francisco
This was such a great way to see many different areas of San Francisco our first day in town. We learned so much about the city and we had time at multiple sites to get great family photos. Josh was a fantastic guide - so friendly and knowledgeable - and a great photographer! Our teenagers loved it as well. It gave us great ideas of what we wanted to see more of in the city. Highly recommend!
Albert_W, Jul 2026
Best Tour and Guide in San Francisco
One of the best tours Ive ever experienced. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the group engaged the entire trip. Excellent driver and we felt very safe. He was available to take pictures of me and my girlfriend to capture the sites we visited. Provided water and snacks while on the tour was a big plus. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Francisco. I would to thank the company and our tour guide for this amazing experience
Kimberly_C, Jun 2026
Buddy our guide was the...
Buddy our guide was the best- very kind, personable and knowledgeable about SF; covered historical facts and interesting information about all the points of interest in the city. The Alcatraz portion was also excellent. Total experience 5 stars! True value!
Ashley_J, Jun 2026
10/10! Communication from...
10/10! Communication from Dylan’s Tours was thorough and seamless leading up to and through this tour. Kevin was an amazing guide! Super knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. This tour was informative and an amazing way to see San Fransisco highlights in a day! I would definitely
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Kerry_l, Apr 2026
Great trip
Great trip to the island
Great information through the audio tour and displays around the island
A part of the island was closed due to ongoing repairs and when we left the island was closing for a week for essential repairs so glad we got to go
While we were there the last inmate was signing books so an added bonus
Kristin_G, Apr 2026
Our favorite experience on our San Francisco trip!
The owner is FABULOUS! He has a great way of sharing history and is excellent at connecting with his guests and telling the best stories. I love the details of the house and how well preserved the home is. My 14 year old daughter also loved the experience. George left a lasting impression on her (on both of us, but at 14, she was really impacted). She observed how kind and generous he is and what an amazing life he has that is enriched by a variety of people in all areas of life. It is inspirational to see how kindness really does come back in the most pleasant and unexpected ways. Thank you, George, for your incredible hospitality. My only regret is that I did not bring my whole family. We will begin planning our next SF trip and this will be on the top of our list!
Adriana_T, Mar 2026
Nice staff, good package deal
We bought these tickets because all others to Alcatraz were sold out and we wanted to ensure we get to see it before leaving San Fran so this was a good option for us. We did not make use of the bikes because I'm pregnant, but if I weren't this would be such a nice day to spend your time out in the city. It was easy to get ahold of the tickets, I called them and everything was sorted within minutes. Very nice, helpful staff. Thank you.
Tess_G, Mar 2026
Great tour! Highly recommend!
Wow! Linda is amazing! Getting a tour of Chinatown from a Chinatown native was so valuable. She knew such cool old stories and facts about the people of Chinatown. My sisters, Mom and I did a Saturday morning tour and it was the highlight of our vacation. Thank you, Linda! You were wonderful!
Jamie_M, Oct 2025
San Francisco Ghost Tour
I insisted on a ghost tour on my recent trip to San Francisco and Christian Cagigal’s tour was nothing short of amazing. We met in front of The Healing Center underneath a set of impressive eucalyptus trees. Christian is a self-admitted septic and amazing historian. With a sense of humor and while remaining neutral he led us to several spots of purported haunting sadness. I was impressed with the histories of amazing pioneer women of San Francisco. There was definitely a feeling of eerie anticipation in the areas we stopped at, and Christian even related accounts and anecdotes from members of the communities , both far and in recent times. I left with my curiosity piqued. And I received a set of reference materials to further my education. This hour and a half tour is perfect for you if you are interested in a knowledgeable and easy to follow tour guide, a pleasant evening walk and the histories and mysteries of this culture-rich city. I highly recommend and would visit other events led by Christian . The hills are alive !
Tarah_K, Sep 2025
Super cool/ informative
My mother, kids and I never knew this existed so once I saw it pop up for places to explore in SF I HAD to go! It's very informative with super cool originals of things Walt did/ wrote/ created. My fav part was that it's in an old Army barracks because it gives more history and they're really nice buildings in a great location. Parking was also very affordable compared to other parking lots. Everyone in my family loved it as well even my younger kids:)
Deborah_A, Aug 2025
Dale+++
Dale had many great anecdotes about this cultural area. How it evolved, its colorful characters, back alleys. It came alive. He made sure food portions were ample and we were comfortable. We were a large group but what do you expect in August. Highly recommend.
Erin_H, Jul 2025
E-bike City Tour with Adam
Adam led our family of 6 plus other travelers on an educational & fun tour of the city. Adam did a great job of making us feel safe riding bikes through the streets of San Francisco. The e-bikes were a lot of fun and helped us cover many of the different San Francisco neighborhoods. Adam is very passionate about the city and its history.
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San Francisco packs a ton of consequential history in its relatively young 250-or-so years. Historical tours in San Francisco are the best way to hear engaging stories about the City by the Bay's rich, layered past, from the immigration waves of the 19th and 20th centuries to Gilded Age scandals and the counterculture and Civil Rights movements. Since many of these tours explore SF's historically ethnic neighborhoods, the fun history lessons are often paired with food tastings.
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