Top San Francisco Private Sightseeing Tours

This tour with Chad was outstanding. He is very personable, knowledgeable and made the tour very, very enjoyable. He takes you to many areas of San Francisco (many the Hop on Hop off bus can't go to) and makes every stop special. We had a great time with him.

My husband and I met Ryan, our super righteous tour guide, at the Gates of Chinatown for the 2:30 p.m. tour. There were 12 total in our group so not too small but not too big. Ryan is super engaging! He's a true enthusiast and advocate of San Francisco, his family and horticulture, oh and, of course, food. We started off with a tasting of sesame balls in a beautiful park. What an amazing way to start a food tour. We then moved on to try some Dim Sum. We were seated at a couple tables and Ryan explained all that we were tasting and what sauces went best with which food. Then on to the tea tasting with, Uncle, who is quite the colorful curator of teas. Next was Peking duck, with some interesting cauliflower along with some delicious green beans at another restaurant where we were sat at a couple tables. Next was a gelato tasting at a cute shop with a long bench seat in the back - so smooth and creamy! Last but not least was a margherita pizza finished with cannoli at yet a third restaurant. We were never rushed at any of the tasting venues. Also, while walking between places Ryan told us all about the history of some off the beaten path locations. For example, a very interesting Catholic Church, a Chinese gambling alleyway, Banksy art, a real estate window, mural of Chinese New Year envelopes, flying books that throw their words onto the ground, and so many other cool vibe spots. Also wanted to add that his jokes were corny (food pun) but pretty funny. I know lots of tours are "must do" tours but this one truly is just that while you're in San Francisco. Fit it in if you can for sure!

Dirceu knows the city and its history so well that he drove us to all the neighborhoods without ever backtracking, spoke with relish about the people and places and answered question's accurately. He met us promptly, respected our request to have a lunch break and used the time perfectly. There were 6 of us -- all adults -- and the two rear seats would probably be uncomfortable for those 6ft and over and window views not as spacious as the seats in middle and with driver. This a minor issue for sure. Also, Dirceu pointed out that going early in the day, preferably not on a Sunday, allows for much less traffic and perhaps more opportunities to stop and look around.