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Ranjani_M, Aug 2026
17 mile drive to Carmel and Monterey
A big thank you to Tony for taking such great care of my mother and sister on their trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive. He was very kind, helpful, and cooperative throughout the tour. We truly appreciate his excellent service and highly recommend him!
Mi_L, Aug 2026
Great Tour Guide
Kurt is a fantastic tour guide! He gave us great recommendations for the San Francisco area and was always happy to answer our questions. What really stood out was how much he genuinely cared about every member of the group and wanted to make sure everyone had a great experience.
Whenever someone wasn’t quite sure what they were supposed to be looking at, Kurt took the time to show us reference photos from his past experiences, which made the sights much more meaningful. He was friendly, sociable, and even joined us on the sequoia walk.
Kurt truly goes above and beyond to make sure everyone enjoys the tour. You can really feel his warmth, passion, and dedication. The views were absolutely beautiful, and the whole experience was wonderful. Highly recommend Kurt if you’re looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and personable guide!
Sherri_H, Aug 2026
Muir & Sausalito
It’s short and sweet. Just a bit of the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods & Sausalito. I would say I needed a bit more time in Sausalito/ and it was an option that I declined.
The guide was knowledgeable about all the sites and included additional fun or interesting facts.
Kaitlyn_V, Aug 2026
Personally, if there’s...
Personally, if there’s one thing I would have done different during my vacation is book this trip first out of all my other SF trips! This is a great general introduction that can help you pick where/what you want to do in SF. Patrick was so knowledgeable as a SF native and multifaceted guide. He can crack a joke, make you feel like a friend, and SING! I only wished he could have guided us into Alcatraz too! He made sure to make his directions clear and was right about most of his recommendations about the city/spots we stopped at. I’d love to erase my memory and experience this with him again.
Jonathan_R, Aug 2026
Bridge to Bridge cruise.
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.
Diane_N, Aug 2026
Excellent Tour!
This was an excellent tour. It was timed out well, giving ample time at each stop, and several bathroom breaks. Our driver was Per, who was very interesting--giving information along the way about the area. Loved the music he played in the bus! Muir Woods was my favorite. We chose to take the optional Alcatraz tour. If you have trouble with walking inclines, don't do this one. It is gigantic hills all the way to the top, where Alcatraz is. There is only 1 golf cart to take you up if you need assistance. So the wait is long.
Josee_G, Aug 2026
Thank you for everything!
We had a wonderful experience, it was a lot of fun. We did the Muir Woods & Wine Country with the gourmet lunch. The lunch was fantastic and the owner make us feel very welcome. Thank you to the tour expedition leader, Keith LaDue, he made the travel very entertaining. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Thank to all your team!
Erin_S, Aug 2026
Excellent Tour, Knowledgeable Guide, and Plenty of Time at Every Stop!
This tour was well organized from start to finish, with clear instructions and plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed.
Our tour guide was incredibly friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. The only minor downside was that the reminder about tipping was mentioned quite frequently, which became a bit repetitive. However, it didn’t take away from the overall experience.
Overall, this was an excellent tour, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Kathryn_D, Jul 2026
Fantastic Big Sur trip
Our tour guide Derek was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire tour enjoyable and stress-free. We learned so much and had a fantastic time. Thank you for making our trip so memorable. Derek also offered to take our photos.Highly recommended!
Christine_C, Jul 2026
Great intro to area wineries with a few bonus stops!
This was a very good tour for the price. After being picked up at our hotel, we stopped at a lookout point to take photos, then on to the first winery in Sonoma which took about an hour to get there. It was the Jacuzzi family winery which specializes in varietals from Italy and we tried three wines and toured the property and learned about winemaking and the family. Afterward, there was an opportunity to taste olive oil and balsamic vinegars in their shop and purchase products and wine. Then we stopped for lunch in Sonoma. There were lots of options to choose from and with 1.5 hours, plenty of time to eat without feeling rushed. Our guide, Ron, gave excellent suggestions. We chose Della Santina and were happy we did. Then it was back in the van to head to Napa and the second winery which was Artes, a more modern, larger winery with sweeping views of the Napa Valley. The original family that started that winery came from Spain, so many of the varietals were Spanish and it was interesting to see how a large operation and small operation vary along with how the different wines taste -- we tried four wines here. Rick, our guide at Artes, was also terrific. Afterward, we headed back to the city with a stop in Battery Spencer park to take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge. This was a really nice addition as it was incredibly crowded and an uber/taxi to go up there from the hotel would've likely cost as much as the entire tour given how long we sat in traffic. We got great pics! Then we were dropped off at the front door of our hotel in time for dinner.
Paul_C, Jul 2026
Incredible Adventure
Glenda went above and beyond for us. She came exactly at 5am and brought us to every incredible area in Yosemite. Even the market before Yosemite was a great choice because we bought breakfast, lunch and snacks from there. After the tour, Glenda took us back to our hotel. How one person could do all this beginning at 5am blows my mind. Thank you so much Glenda!
Trey_H, Jul 2026
Best day of my life
First off I recommend this if you’re staying ANYWHERE in the Bay Area, because I was staying in San José and had zero issues finding an uber there quickly. Now Jayms is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, He even stopped at a fruit stand and old western gold rush town on the way, helped the trip to stretch. The view driving in is beautiful through the sierra range, then you come to tunnel view which is absolutely breathtaking, then drop into the valley. They give you the perfect amount of time to hike two trails next to the northern face and the falls, or if you’re a serious hiker Jayms will drive you up to a steeper trail. Can’t say enough about Jayms, clearly done this 1000 times an absolute pro and the park beats expectations.
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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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