WOW! What a tour! My family and I had the best time on the Segway tour during the Labor Day…read moreholiday, big time thank you, Drew! Seriously, for a group of first-timers, you couldn't have been more patient or more of an awesome guide. We loved hearing all the cool stories about the navigation tree, the redwood forest, the telescope viewing in the Chabot Space center and everything in between. You made it all so interesting and fun. It was definitely the highlight of our trip. Thanks for being such a great guide and making our first Segway experience unforgettable! Cheers, JTC

Absolutely 5/5 stars !…read more We are so glad to find Drew and his Segway tour! Drew is the expert in the Segway industry and also a nicest guy we met in our trip ! First he make sure every one get training and feeling comfortable and safe to ride the Segway. Then he guided us for the 2 hours private tour. He is a great tour guide also the best photographer during the tour trip. He took all of the pictures and videos and send us all the pictures later without any additional charge. Highly recommended to anyone who want to explore San Francisco without walking. (Must wear a jacket and long pants due to heavy cold wind)

Came to San Francisco for our wedding anniversary and wanted to see all the hotspots without…read morerenting a car or ubering everywhere. We found Vantigo after asking ChatGPT the best way to see the city. It recommended Vantigo. After looking at the yelp reviews and some YouTube videos, I made the reservation. We can't be happier with our experience. Chad, owner of Vantigo and tour guide, was the friendliest and coolest dude to have guide you around the city. Very knowledgeable, extremely easy to talk to, and more than happy to play photographer. We saw Coit tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the place that I swear was Naboo in Star Wars, some random local know spot with an amazing view of the city, and drove through pretty much all the neighborhoods while Chad pointed out what he recommended we check out. The tour was about 3 hours long and came with bathroom stops at photo locations. If you are looking for a way to see everything without having to plan it yourself or rent a car during your trip, this is what to do. You won't be disappointed.

Chad(the driver/tour guide) and Harvey(the blue VW Bus) were exceptional hosts. They both…read morecheerfully drove us around the beautiful city of San Francisco. It was a great experience for my family as we got to see and learn so much more than we would have with a big tour company(think double decker hop on/off). I truly felt like a local for the morning. Hands down the best tour in SF. Highly recommend for a family or anyone looking for a more intimate tour experience. Definitely worth a repeat on our next SF adventure!

Andy Howse was an outstanding tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Yosemite's history,…read moregeology, wildlife, and all the amazing places we visited. He made the day fun with his great sense of humor and kept everyone entertained throughout the trip. The tour itself was absolutely breathtaking, with incredible views and beautiful hikes that I never would have wanted to miss. Andy made sure everyone had a great experience, shared fascinating facts along the way, and made the entire day enjoyable from start to finish. If you're looking for a Yosemite tour, I highly recommend Andy. He truly made an unforgettable day even better!

My friend and I went on a San Francisco Muir Woods tour. Our tour guide Sharon was wonderful,…read morefriendly, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip. The weather was great, but the Labor Day weekend traffic was bad. Muir Woods is a wonderful place to see coastal redwoods, if you do not want to travel to the Santa Cruz mountains or the Oregon border. It is very close to San Francisco. It is very convenient to get to, and the trails are well marked and maintained. Our pickup point (the east entrance to the Hilton hotel) was convenient. I will definitely use the tour company again.

Amazing experience with amazing staff!…read more I originally booked a helicopter ride, but was notified 24hrs beforehand that their helicopter was down. I was offered their seaplane tour as a replacement, which I took since I had plans that lined up for that day. When you first walk in, the staff warmly greets you and you go through a quick 2 min debrief with some jokes before heading on the plane. They give you plenty of opportunities to take pics before, during and after the flight. Although the seaplane tour we went in says 60min, it was a little over an hour and I enjoyed every bit of it. The pilot was pretty knowledgeable on certain landmarks and locations. The views were amazing, and being in such an intimate plane was truly a different experience - I was finally in the plane instead of being a pedestrian looking up at one. Weather really matters - so plan accordingly. Our day was so clear the pilot claimed you were able to see Lake Tahoe and Truckee's snow capped mountains! My one complaint was that the headphone instructions weren't super clear, so I couldn't talk to my partner verbally. Clean facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, and a nice long ride in the air to gaze at the Bay Area and surrounding nature - this is the place to book.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - helicopter ride…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located right off 101 and by the Richardson Bay - small warehouse look and can't miss the yellow helicopter on the helipad by the water THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - makes me think of the retail/office spaces where you go kayaking - restrooms and offices off the main lobby, which is like a living room HELICOPTER RIDE: - we booked the 40-minute ride but I think honestly you'd be able to see everything in the 20-minute ride - views are immaculate, especially on a nice sunny day like ours CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm and welcoming - casual - your weight is verified prior to your excursion - safety video is shown - waivers signed - then-boyfriend, now-fiancée planned for this to be our engagement so he got the guys to help facilitate it prior to our helicopter ride - the ride itself was great but I do have vertigo and got very dizzy/nauseous 3/4 of the reservation in - after we landed we were given a mini bottle of champagne to celebrate our engagement but didn't enjoy it until days later

My family of four made a weekend trip to San Francisco and we booked Silver Lion on short notice…read more The pre-trip responsiveness and follow-up by Silver Lion were reassuring, since we had not used them before and other tour guides were fully booked. Our guide, Holger, the company's owner, met us on time with a very nice tour van, at our hotel at Fisherman's Wharf and proceeded to show us several highlights of the city over the next five hours. One thing we liked is that he frequently stopped the tour van and encouraged us to explore on foot for as long as we wanted. The tour was definitely not a "drive-by" experience. Holger is a long-term resident of SF and an experienced tourism professional so he really knows how to treat visitors. He did not blab too much, and was frequently humorous in his comments. As veterans of many private tours around the world, some great, some awful, my entire family gave Holger and Silver Lion a big thumbs up. We recommend Silver Lion and Holger without hesitation if you want a first class private tour of San Francisco.

My family and I came up to San Francisco for a long weekend. We got a four hour tour with Dirk…read more What an amazing service. It was worth every penny! On a private tour like this, you can have your own itinerary and they will take you wherever you want to go. This was mostly the case with us, although Dirk had some other suggestions that made the tour even better. It was amazing how much we saw in four hours! The minivan was nice, clean, and comfortable. I would recommend Silver Lion to anyone, and especially to anyone who is visiting San Francisco for the first time.

I went on the Holiday Lights Tour recently and it was great!…read more I braved the chilly weather to head out to FiDi/Chinatown for a very interesting tour filled with different types of holiday lights. Robin jam-packed this tour with fascinating facts about lights, some history and how it affects us. For those interested in trying out a new type of tour and putting your science facts to use, this tour is definitely for you! I would highly recommend it, and bring friends!

Excellent! What a fun way to get to see San Fransisco!…read more I took my wife on a little surprise trip to San Fransisco for her birthday. Since it was Christmas time I wanted to take her on a Christmas lights tour. After looking at a lot of different options I decided to go for the Science of Holiday Lights tour. It wasn't quite what I expected but it was definitely worth it. Since you are limited to walking you don't get to go see all of the lights that the city has to offer but the lights that you do get to see you see in a different way than on any other tour. It's a great mix of science, history, and beautiful Christmas lights! Robin is a great guide and her tours are much more personal than any other tour I've ever been on. Decided to go out on a limb and try it out after having read a few good reviews and I'm so glad that we did. My only regrets are that we live so far from San Fransisco so we can't go back for some of the other tours that she offers and that it has taken me so long to get online and post the review.

We had an amazing time at Yosemite as Sharon as our guide! She was a lot of fun, full of great…read moreinformation and had ideas for stops along the way. She told us of perfect places to go for lunch, and pointed out the most beautiful areas for photo shots! We also appreciate how accommodating she was.

Best Bay Area tours was awesome. We really enjoyed our charter trip and experience to Reno. Above…read moreand beyond that will leave an unforgettable memory that I and my family will forever cherish ! Thank you Best Bay Area Tours !!

You can't beat decades of native experience and Susan's unique perspective for creating the…read moreultimate personalized San Francisco tour! I would highly recommend Beyond the Fog for visitors looking for an unforgettable curated experience, but also for natives who think they already know their city. There is so much more to discover. Even my jaded 15 year-old was energized and enthusiastic after a tour of City Hall (about which he at first was like, "I already did this in 4th grade." And no, it was NOTHING like the 4th grade tour!). Thanks, Susan - we will be repeat customers, for sure!

Susan helped my boyfriend, now fiancé (yes the person below), plan a wonderful scavenger hunt…read moreresulting in our engagement. I was very impressed by how organized my experience was: the timing to and from each spot including travel time was perfect, a theme was thoughtfully woven through each clue and stop, and the people Susan helped source as my scavenger hunt guides/next clue givers were courteous, compassionate and professional. It's a little strange that I shared such a personal experience with so many people I've never met before, but I can't think of better people to spend my engagement adventure with.