We went on the combo tour of Alcatraz and the city. It is not very organized nor eas the time…read moresufficient generally. I selected thia tour only because Alcatraz was sold out for weeks. We barely had enough time at Alcatraz to listen to the 45 minute audio tour before having to get back on the ferry. We were told by friends to skip the intro and head straight for the audio pick up or we would not have enough time for even that basis tour. There was confusion about where to meet for the bus portion because one email said pier 33 and another pier 39. I tried calling in the morning but received no answer. I texted and finally received an answer to meet in front of the Aquarium by the Bay and to look for Marcus. We actually got on the wrong bus after asking the guide who simply said yes , it is correct and to get on. We got off the next stop and had to run back. Found Marcus a non touristy bus. Apparently, this wasn't the tour but simply a connection to "the tour" in Sausalito. We drove an had 45 minutes to have lunch and to explore. Not enough time for lunch in crazy busy area. We were then told to go by the elephant square where Kathy would be in a red shirt. Got on an incredibly hot bus driven by Gordon. Yes , there was a heat wave but Gordon did not have the air on until he started driving. Also, this bus only had air blowing in the front and back so if you were near the middle you lose.. The stop at Marin was nice to cool off and take photos of Golden Gate Bridge. One other thing was that we were not given a current itinerary. The one that I found said we would go to Golden Gate Park for 45 minutes. We never stopped there. All stops were 10 minutes or less except for walking Lombardy Street. My party had already done that so we stayed on the bus. The driver however would not turn on the air. We should have gotten off to have a beer but did not know how long the stop was so we stayed. Kathy, our guide was surprised that the doors by the bathrooms at Grace Cathedral were locked. Last part was the bus does not drop you off where you start. We started at pier 33 but ended up a mile away at the Ferry Building. If we had an agenda, we could have planned for this. This is supposed to be one of the more expensive tours. It was NOT worth it. Our tour guide was pleasant and did her best. Avoid this company. Try Hop On Hop Off instead. Buy Alcatraz far in advance and not rush with this group.

San Francisco Shuttle Tours - (AKA - the Yelp Party Bus) were amazing to work with…read more Mary Beth - their dispatcher/coordinator was professional, quick to get back with me about any questions I had, and assured me throughout the booking process that there would be no hiccups. She dispatched Mike our driver early, and made sure to call me the day of, to brief me on all necessary information. Mike the Yelp Party Bus driver was prepared, patient, laid-back and alot of fun to work with. I was a little nervous at first that we had to pay up front, but Mary Beth and Mike made our experience with San Francisco Shuttle tours a "sigh of relief," sit back and enjoy, Keith Sweat's "Twisted" (best ballad ever...on a customized Richard T CD) kind of experience. P.S. I heard Twisted was fast forwarded at some point. BOoooooo. A classic I tell you. A classic.

SUCH A FUN TOUR! My mom and I have been in the bay for 4 years and have explored SF on a variety of…read moreoccasions. However, we've never known the food scene like this tour showed us. Tour guide Casey was fun, easy going, accommodating to my many food allergies, entertaining, knew her shit, and was very timely. We got such a variety and this tour does not slump out on making sure you get your fill. Make sure not to have breakfast ;). Plus, their price is unbeata

We did the tour of Chinatown with Elaine and it was great! Lots of fun facts and history about the…read morearea and some great food. Very enjoyable!

We were on the Fisherman Wharf tour. Dale, our tour guide was fabulous - full of energy, funny…read morestories, interesting facts and a great person to take us around area. The food was very tasty - from the Ghirardelli chocolate drinks, fish tacos (huge!), clam chowder and mini donuts - we devoured it all! Really appreciate Dale accommodating us on timing, and Kari being available on Sunday to help us out. Highly recommend them! We'll be back for another tour with them soon.

I booked the Chinatown Dim Sum tour for my kids and I to experience it together…read more Ginger was our host and she did an amazing job! I've always wanted to go on a food tour and this was the perfect first timer! The first stop had delicious dim sum, my favorite was the tea tasting. I believe his name is Kenny? He's a taller gentleman that was very funny, the entire session was entertainment. The fortune cookie factory was also amazing! The boba was good, I had the honey milk tea. I wasn't too excited for the Peking duck only because I eat at this specific Chinese restaurant in Oakland and they have the best Peking duck ever! Overall, this experience was great. We enjoyed the food, facts and had plenty of fun! Would def recommend.

My husband, myself and a friend took the Saturday brewery tour this last weekend for my husband's…read more50th birthday. He is still thanking me days later....LOL. We loved the tour, the breweries and the driver/tour guide Mindy. Very friendly and knowledgable about the places she takes you on the tour. But best of all my husband wanted me to mention there is NO HIGH PRESSURE SALES like you would experience on a wine tour. The tastings at each stop served by friendly people and questions were answered on the spot. The lunch we had was really good food and there was a good selection to choose from on the menu you are presented when you board the tour bus. All in all, it was fabulous, relaxing, met a lot of great people on the public tour with us and a good way to enjoy beer tasting without the driving. GREAT JOB MINDY!

Such a fun trip! Jenny was our tour guide and she was just lovely. Austin was also on board and he…read morewas super friendly and helpful. They were extremely knowledgeable and gave us info about breweries that weren't even on our tour. We started our trip off at ThirstyBear which had amazing food. The stout is on a nitro tap so it made it extra wonderful. Second stop was Southern Pacific and it was absolutely gorgeous. The open air feel made day drinking on a Friday an even better decision. Last stop was Speakeasy where we had 4 samples and played Cards Against Humanity. There were 4 people in my group and another couple who joined us. The gentleman in the couple said "this is the best day of my life." So yes, I'd recommend this trip to everyone.

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.

Pascale is amazing! I found her when looking for some expert local knowledge about French…read morePolynesia, to plan an anniversary trip to Tahiti and her islands. Pascale is from Tahiti and lives here in the Bay Area. She was an endless source of information and helped me grasp the options and islands that made the most sense for us. She understood what we were looking for and helped tailor our custom package....VERY unlike the other agencies that try to sell pre packed trips. Pascale and I met several times over 4 months. She made many adjustments to our plans as we tried to put together the perfect trip. I was probably a pretty high maintenance customer, but she always received me with a smile. On our trip we had a couple of small snafu's (none to do with the trip planning) and Pascale went above and beyond to help us get them sorted out. We went on this trip with high expectations and were blown away. Thank you Pascale for helping us find the perfect islands and hotels for our two week escape to the real Paradise! I don't know that we will ever be able to enjoy Hawaii again.

Awesome Travel agency that provides excellent customer service! Pascale is the lady who helped with…read moreall the booking arrangements to tahiti and her Islands. Pascale is familiar with French Polynesia which helped me book the right place of Tahiti and her Islands. I had many questions and returned to her every other day until I booked the trip, but she always served with a smile. No problems/issues with all the arrangements she made for the honeymoon trip, everything on time, all shuttles and services were excellent! The hotels we stayed were just amazing, all booking arrangements with hotels were great and services provided as written on the package!

I chose this cruise for my family that was visiting from the east coast. The boat offers a full…read morebar, snacks and bathrooms. The 1.5hr cruise takes you on a scenic route from the GG bridge to the Bay bridge. There is a narrator that gives a multitude of historic facts as you pass specific landmarks. It was a great experience and glad we chose this option!

Went Two days before Christmas. They have a Santa handing out a Santa hat to everyone and then they…read morehave small toys for the kids to keep them occupied. The audio devices given for free are educational and good. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Brusge. A little bit pricey at the gate price. If you get City pass, then it's reasonable. Note that if you have city pass and have a child pass, you don't need to get a pass if your child is under 5 years old.

Great food and wine tour through Tiburon with Renee. It was a small group so we got a very…read moreintimate tour to the RR Museum, Tiburon Tavern, Sams, Luna Blue, Cafe Renzo, and the Tiburon overlook. We all started at the Tiburon RR Mueum where we got a nice overview of the areas history. Who knew this was all a giant Railroad yard at one time? Tried a variety of great foods and wine along the way. They were prepared especially for us by the chefs at each restaurant. Had some delicious deviled eggs and hush puppies with honey butter at the tavern. It was served with a good glass of Chardonnay though I don't recall the name. At Sams had a delicious shrimp dish with crunchy toast. It was paired with a JCB Rose from Province that Renee brought She also gave us some lavender cheese which was a perfect complement to the wine. Went next door to Luma Blue and were served eggplant parmigiana paired with a bold Tuscan Red. Strolled to the cafe owned by the same family and got coffee with cannoli. To top it off we had Meyers port from Anderson Valley with a crunchy cookie (also from the cafe) at the top of Tiburon. It was a great unrushed tour through some of Tiburon's finest restaurants for delicious food and wine pairings. Great way to enjoy the town or to host out of town guests.

I had a team workshop in Tiburon and the Food & Wine Pairing tour was a perfect team activity…read more Tiburon is easy to walk with beautiful views of the bay. The weather was wonderful and we really enjoyed our time with Viv as she navigated us from venue to venue. The food and wine selections were tasty and Viv's knowledge of Tiburon and surrounding areas made for fun conversation throughout. I would recommend this as a team activity, or would also love to try this with a small group of friends!