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!

Caio was a great guide! This tour was one of my favorite parts of our trip! Saw all the things that…read morea big bus can't do and it was as so fun!

Jim the driver gave an enthusiastic, fact and lore filled tour of San Francisco - complete with a…read morefew trivia musical challenges! Super interesting to learn about San Francisco Super fun to ride around in an old VW van! Jim and his anecdotes made the tour extra fun

I found this Pop-up event & thought its a nice idea. I t was a delightful evening, hands-on class &…read morethen we had dinner. The event held in the Chef's beautiful house & everything was well organized, well prepared & extremely flavorful! People at the group were very sweet & enjoyable to cook with. I highly recommend any event with Chef Mashav. She is really professional & knowledgeable!

What a fantastic tour by Mashav (the owner and the chef of Le Couloir)! Richmond neighborhood in SF…read moreis known for its mix of cultures, but Mashav masterfully uncovers all the hidden secrets and gems - Secrets only someone who lives in this community is familiar with. And she does that through food and hand-picked dishes that you will never uncover without a guide. Even though locations may change per tour, our group tasted a mix of cultures and got some stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and their owners. Few examples - * Russian cuisine - Herring with a pickled onion on fresh bread * Indian street food - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this vegan street snack - I would have never ordered anything without meat, and I dislike spinach, but the fried spinach snack was mind-blowingly good. * Mexican - Quesadilla with plantain. Again, no meat but it was soooooo good. * Chinese - Glazed Pork and pork-filled bun I won't spoil the surprise for some of the other locations. And more, and more - Total of about 7-8 places. You won't stay hungry, guaranteed. The walk itself is not challenging; there are no hills to overcome, even though it's San Francisco. Don't wait - Just go!

I loved this food and wine tour is the Sonoma Plaza. Our guide, Teresa, was very knowledgeable, but…read morealso warm and personable. We had four unique stops for wine and food; each stop was great. We started with cheese and champagne, two stops with white wine; one with Indian food, the other with a grilled branzino. The last stop included two beautiful reds and two dark chocolates. In between we learned so much about the history of Sonoma.

What a super fun experience! I highly recommend this food, wine & history walking tour. We did…read morethe Sonoma Square tour with the owner, and local Novato gal, Renee Rebell. She is very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed all of our pairings. We had friends in town, who came just for this experience! She mentioned she also does similar tours in Sausalito & Napa. I tried my first food tour at Pike's Place Market, in Seattle. It's a great way to get to know a new foodie town or in this case, get a deeper knowledge and appreciation for a great place closer to home. We especially liked be taken to a tucked away Indian restaurant to try a dish we've never had before. With a paired wine of course!

Wonderful Experience with A Taste of SF Tours - Highly Recommend!…read more We recently went on a Muir Woods tour with A Taste of SF Tours, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide, Peter, was excellent--professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He even texted us the night before to confirm the pickup time and location, which we really appreciated. Peter arrived right on time and emphasized his goal to start early in order to avoid traffic, secure good parking at Muir Woods, and get ahead of the crowds. Sure enough, his planning paid off--we bypassed a traffic slowdown near Mt. Tam, parked conveniently close to the entrance, and entered the park well ahead of the busier groups. This gave us a more peaceful experience and allowed us to take stunning photos without too many people in the background. By the time we were finishing the loop, crowds were just starting to arrive--perfect timing! We had plenty of time to soak in the natural beauty, enjoy the crisp morning air, and take in the quiet serenity of Muir Woods before it got busy. After our walk, Peter took us to Sausalito, where we had the option to either return with him to San Francisco or take the ferry back to Pier 39 or the Ferry Building. We chose the ferry so we could explore Sausalito more leisurely, enjoy a delicious lunch by the bay, and do a bit of shopping. It was a perfect way to end the day. Even though Peter has only been leading tours in SF for six months, he impressed us with how much he knew about San Francisco, Marin, Sausalito, and Muir Woods--he never ran out of interesting facts and stories. He's also a great driver, which helped ease my nerves on the winding road up to Muir Woods. (He mentioned he used to be a Grand Canyon tour guide, so he's clearly experienced with mountain roads!) As a side note, I've lived in San Francisco for 20 years, and this was my first time visiting Muir Woods on a tour. I had avoided driving there myself because of the twisty roads, but taking this tour was the best decision. It was stress-free, enjoyable, and gave me a whole new appreciation for this beautiful spot just outside the city. Highly recommend this tour to both visitors and locals looking for a relaxed, informative, and well-organized way to experience Muir Woods!

We had a great experience here yesterday. I booked the Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour weeks ago on…read moreGroupon and finally found the right opportunity for us to go. One thing I appreciated was how professional they were. When I reached out via email to get added to a tour they responded pretty quickly. Then, once the date and time we're confirmed they sent me a confirmation. Our tour guide (Peter) texted us the day before to confirm the time he would pick us up by the Zeppelin hotel. We parked in a garage right next door to it and it was $18 since we entered by 730. He showed up early and we went off to the next pick up spot. The shuttle was full but comfortable. We got to see some great sites. It was nice to check out the Golden Gate Bridge from a different angle. The Muir Woods were beautiful!!! Thanks to Peter, we got there early before all of the crowds that were coming in as we were leaving. Sausalito was a nice area. We had a really nice time on this tour and would do a tour with this company again.

My experience with Punto Fino Coffee was a special one. Dan was our guide for this roasting…read moreexperience and he didn't disappoint. The roast was hosted at his lovely home tucked away on a wooded hillside in Fairfax (Amazing view I must say). Dan started off with some basic worldly knowledge about coffee and then got into different roasting techniques, sharing a couple of his passionate stories about coffee along the way (very enthusiastic and knowledgeable). The part most special to me was actually roasting the coffee beans over the open flame. Putting the knowledge I just learned to the test was a very gratifying experience. I look forward to drinking my freshly roasted coffee with my partner at home. At the end they have beginner roasting kits for sale so you can continue your roasting experience and you can even snag some cool merch! Overall the experience was very educational and would highly recommend to coffee enthusiasts or beginners alike! You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Punto Fino Coffee is a recreational experience company offering a coffee roasting workshop for…read moreanyone interested in coffee or home coffee roasting. Roast Your Own Coffee is 90 minutes of coffee topics, home-roast methods, demonstration, coffee tasting, and hands-on coffee roasting. Reservations required. See the website to book.

This was the best!! The owner was so fun and so full of knowledge of Napa history. We had a…read moreblast!!! Highly recommend it.

Love, LOVE, LOVED this!! A friend and I were visiting for another event, but decided to book this…read morenight time tour afterwards. I saw an advertising online for this place, so it was perfect timing. When we walked in, we were greeted by 3 generations of lovely ladies. All really sweet and bubbly. We were told to pick out our favorite animal to ride and learned their funny nicknames. Then we were given the do's and don't for the ride. This was a night time tour, so we were able to experience the booming nightlife of downtown and ride by some local hotspots. I have been to Napa several times during the day time, but the night time happenings is sooo much better. The animal scooters were so much fun! Picture a bunch of adults acting like kids in a playground lol. Our tour guide even let us race them against each other. An hour and a half worth of shenanigans from the beginning to the end. It doesn't get any better than that. This place is a MUST do and a MUST go!!

Daniel was a fantastic guide and extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time exploring Redwood…read moreRegional Park and learning about the variety of mushrooms right in our backyard! He even had a fabulous mushroom pot pie recipe that we made that night! Highly recommend!

So much fun with the family learning about mushrooms in the Bay Area while hiking around. Daniel…read moreand team are very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for all ages.

Some friends and I wanted to go wine tasting but didn't want to have to worry about who was going…read moreto drive. A friend of mine recommended HipTrips so I gave them a call. They were able to accommodate our group of 5 and even took us to a couple of hidden gems! All in all we had a great time and felt like VIP's pulling up to the wineries in their blacked out SUV! Thank you Susan!

As new transplants to Sonoma County Susan was the perfect and knowledgeable guide. In addition to…read moreher enthusiastic and fun approach to exploring wine country, she has deep roots in northern CA and knows the ins and outs of wineries, tasting venues, restaurants, and entertainment. We look forward to more HipTripping with Susan!

This tour is great! Not rushed or "canned" like some tours I went on. The tour guide, Victoria,…read moreis exceptionally knowledgable and passionate about the community and its preservation. Time flew by, as Victoria regaled us with the stories of the different wooden boats. The tour is accessible and would be great for all ages and all abilities. I can't recommend it enough!

What began as an uncertain step into the unknown, quickly turned into a totally immerisive,…read moreeducational and adventurous joyride. Victoria and Jocelyn brought the history of the place to life in the most magical way, fully activating all the senses. We learned, we laughed, and we even danced!! Finishing the day over delcious snacks together in Victoria's beautiful studio space capped off a satisfying and memorable day. A truly unique experience, highly recommended to the curious and the adventurous