Top San Francisco Day Trips - page 2

Nate was our tour guide for our trip to Monterey/Carmel. Nate did a wonderful job throughout the trip. He was very personable and engaging, making everyone feel comfortable throughout the day. He was knowledgeable about the places we stopped during the trip. We especially enjoyed his comments on all the mansions on 17-mile drive. In Monterey, we spent the time visiting the aquarium, which Nate helped get us in around the long line attempting to enter. On this particular day, the aquarium was VERY busy and we unfortunately did not see a whole lot in our limited time there. This is not a reflection on Nate or the tour company, but be aware if you are thinking of going to the aquarium, you may be limited what you can see. The 17-mile drive was wonderful and the stop at Pebble Beach was great to experience, with Nate taking me to see the 18th hole as a special request. In Carmel, Nate's recommendation for the donut shop was spot on. Overall, a wonderful day and a highlight to our visit to SF.

A super way to explore San Francisco and the surrounding area. Peter was the perfect guide- very knowledgable and considerate, starting us early to avoid the crowds really worked and we saw few extra sights along the way too. The walk through Muir Wood was peaceful and Sausalito was lovely tourist stop too with great views. Thank you Peter!

This tour was the perfect introduction to San Francisco! It gives you a great overview of the city by driving past many of the iconic landmarks in just a few hours, making it easy to decide where you want to come back and explore later. My tour guide was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fun facts, local tips, and recommendations that made the experience even better. I also loved that the group was small (about 8 people in the van), which made it easy to ask questions and actually see everything without feeling crowded. The three photo stops are short, but they’re at excellent viewpoints and perfect for getting some Instagram-worthy pictures. As a solo traveler, I honestly can’t recommend this tour enough. You get an incredible amount of value for the price, and it’s a great way to get your bearings before exploring the city on your own. I’d recommend keeping notes of the places and recommendations your guide mentions so you can revisit them later. One thing that really stood out was the customer service. My original booking didn’t meet the minimum group size, so I was moved to a different tour. Unfortunately, that caused me to arrive late, but the guide was incredibly gracious and made me feel welcome without any hassle. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family, I’d absolutely recommend this tour. It’s one of the best ways to kick off a trip to San Francisco.