Holly is my favorite and she knows everything all the traditional tours don't! If you want a little…read moredifferent kind of tour in SF, look no further!

I just took Liz's "Italy in the City" tour, and I loved it. Liz is incredibly knowledgeable, and…read moreshe shares her wealth of information in a very interesting and accessible way. In a few hours, she covered every conceivable topic relating to San Francisco Italian hisory, culture, gastronomy, sports, and so much more. The tour was both fun and informative--and I can't wait to do another tour with Liz!

Linda Lee is the real deal. Our group spanned four generations -- kids aged 8 and 10, parents, and…read moregrandparents in their 70s -- and she held every single one of us spellbound for the entire tour. Born and raised in Chinatown, with a family travel agency legacy of 60+ years, Linda brings an authenticity no other tour can touch. She knew our names, she read the room perfectly, and she calibrated her storytelling so our youngest kids were just as engaged as our oldest family members. The stops -- herbal pharmacy, fortune cookie factory, Buddhist temple, Stockton Street market, private family clubs -- come alive in ways you simply cannot get on your own. The history of how this community survived discrimination, the 1906 earthquake, and decades of adversity is woven through every block with her personal stories. We walked streets we thought we knew and saw them completely differently. Funny, warm, endlessly knowledgeable. Truly one of the best experiences of our trip. Book in advance -- this sells out for a reason.

I took my daughters, 12yrs and 10months old, for spring break. It was a rainy day but the rain…read moremagically disappeared during our 2 hour tour. We learned many things from Alan was fantastic in helping us understand an area we see all the time but never explore! I loved going through the herbal medicine store, eating dim sum to go, FRESH fortune cookies, and the list goes on. The most interesting was the history, of course... Alan did an excellent job with engagement and moved us through the history of SF Chinatown from beginning to present day. As a black woman with a family, it's always interesting to see the parallels of Black and Asian American history. I was worried my daughter would be disengaged, but she was able to stay present and seemed to enjoy herself. The baby, well, she is a teething baby but there was enough movement to keep her sane... lol At the end of the tour we decided to eat. Naturally, after walking 3 hours. We invited Alan to join us for lunch and ate at Imperial Palace Restaurant. The food was good. I would go back. I would also do the tour again with my partner to explore more and do more ! I knocked off a star because I believe they should bring back including lunch, at the end. Also, I like Alan howerver he spits while he talks. And he talks alot naturally... and you have to stand close to hear bc it's loud around us. Even at lunch, he was spitting on my food. So.. Outside of that, l felt fullfilled and wanting to do it again with a grown up and maybe a mask ? Enjoy!

The Bay City Guide works great for me for a few reasons. First of all the maps, especially the…read moredetailed Union Square and Golden Gate park maps, are great for explaining things to tourists and locals alike as they are very up to date and easy to read. The information inside the guide is simple but useful, it highlights neighborhoods in SF that tourists wouldn't normally even think about and this is important for tourists who want to get the full SF experience. Lastly, and this might sound odd, but I like the ads. IT highlights locals businesses that I wouldnt have normally thought about, and I like when money in San Francisco is recycled within the city, it creates long term relationships between vendors and local businesses. Great guides, thanks being a great part of our local hospitality culture!

My review also relates to the Alcatraz, Open Sky city tour and Chinatown Walking Tour, all booked…read moreas a package for $87. In the city for the weekend, we booked the tour on Saturday and were told to check in at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. At that time, the gentleman at the desk told us that we would take the ferry to Alcatraz at 11:00 a.m., the city tour at 3:00 p.m. and the walking tour at 5:00 p.m. The Alcatraz portion went fine. We had a couple hours to kill after that, and then went and took the city tour. As another reviewer mentioned, the bus is a school bus (stickers for school bus rules still attached at the front of the bus) with its top cut off. The seats/benches are not precisely built for comfort! I have re-named this portion the Psychedelic Bus Tour because it was so bizarre. We, too, had Timber as our guide, an aging hippy who was apparently a professional photographer (and insists you let him take your photos if you want them to turn out well), a bit actor and now a tour guide. The tour was unintentionally hilarious -- and would have remained so throughout the three long hours had one been drunk or perhaps on 'shrooms; however, after two hours everyone on the bus was looking for an escape route. First of all, the only stops we made were at the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate bridge, both of which occurred within the first 30 mins of the tour. We were then regaled with the driver's stream of consciousness ramblings about anything from a new bike trail ("Oh, wow, I hadn't noticed that before!") to comments about pretty young women on the street (all spoken over the loudspeaker so that the women in question could undoubtedly hear as well) to police activity near the Disney museum ("Look at that -- three police cars! I wonder what's going on there. We definitely don't want to stop here!") We were also subjected to his politically incorrect sociological views, such as the "fact" that there are "10-12 reasons" that people become homeless (this as we were stopped at a light in front of Golden Gate park where said homeless were happily smoking pot) and, while driving through Chinatown, the observation that one thing the Chinese know well is capitalism! Ah, and we were also introduced to a transgender club (with a warning to the gentlemen that pretty ladies might not be ladies at all) and a topless club. And there were children on the bus!!! Lest I forget, in the middle of the Golden Gate bridge, on went the radio to a local 70's/80's station and we were 'treated' to such best-forgotten hits as Janet Jackson's "Nasty Boys" and Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight". I'm telling you, a drunk would have had a blast on this tour; me, being all too sober, not so much! As for the walking tour, well, how were we supposed to be there at 5:00 p.m. when the bus tour lasted over three hours??? We were dropped off at 6:15 p.m. and had obviously missed it. Since we left San Francisco that same night, there was no way to do it on another day. In fact, we weren't even told that we could do it another day, which strikes me as rather unethical, seeing as how the man we originally checked in with had to have known that the bus tour was 3 hours long and would overlap with the walking tour. All in all, I'd recommend that others book the tours separately. The bus tour definitely isn't for families, but a group of college age kids or single (drunk) adults might get a kick out of the guide's bizarre ramblings.

I booked my birthday trip from SF to Sonoma for some wine tasting through Kings Tour. The bus was…read moreamazing, tables with cup holders, plenty of room to move around and socialize. The company was very professional, on time and a pleasure to work with. Gilbert our driver was super friendly and took good care of us! I will not hesitate to book with them in the future for all of my group transportation needs! Thanks for a great birthday trip!

What a lovely evening in SF on Halloween! A combination of all my favorite things: the city,…read moreHalloween, Vampires, Costumes, and History. Park your car on the street if you are lucky, otherwise there are parking garages nearby. Wear a jacket and bring layers. Bring a bottle of water. Be prepared to do a lot of standing, not too much walking. The "tour" is done within the same 3 blocks or so. The guide has her stories memorized to the tee, I wonder if she ever changes it? It was about $60 for two people, including fees. While it was fun, it made me more interested in taking walking tours of the city.

I did this a couple of months back and it was amusing…read more The lady was really nice. I wouldn't have minded going in to some of the buildings we talked about. The fact that it was REALLY cold may affect my judgment a bit. I will give Mina props for being in costume and in character.

We went on a really cool tour with Kevin! We started in Castro and made our way to Twin Peaks. We…read moregot to see a side of SF we had never visited before. Heard the history and also what certain buildings and areas of SF are used for now. It was a fun way to tour a section of the city.

5 star no doubt! Where else would you go and see absolutely stunning views of the City? Okay, let…read moreme just add emphasis to "stunning"! Because seriously, this IS what you will see when you take an Urban Hike tour! I never imagined feeling like this, like I'm enamored with San Francisco, seriously doing this hike took my love for San Francisco to another level! For all you beginner hikers, get ready! You're in for a joyful ride (or should I say walk) LOL! If I had to rate this hike, it would be easy to moderate. In the beginning, you are going to sweat...after you pass Twin Peaks, the rest is totally easy! Trust me; you will learn A LOT about San Francisco that you didn't know. Even for all of you old timers that have been living in SF for "years"...Yes, you will learn a lot as well! Urban hike gets you really acquainted with the City, taking it to a whole new level. This tour guarantees beautiful views of the City. Get ready, because you'll be treated to the lovely views looking from Twins Peak, roam through the hidden landmarks and staircases such as Pembleton Street, Tank Hill, Sutro, through a hidden forest trail; OMG, the views everywhere you go are so dreamlike. Did I mention we even spotted goats?! PRICELESS! I was able to do this hike on one of San Francisco's most beautiful days. The views were clear and the weather was perfect! My tour guide was awesome and the people I was with made the hike 10x better! So, go ahead....Open up that Groupon app (dammit, download it if you have to!) But you seriously need to hurry up and book this tour! You will be blown away by how much of a great time you will have! (Just make sure you thank me later (smiles).

Our tour was wonderfully fun and informative! As a young child, I grew up near Chinatown, but…read moredidn't know much about the history. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but my group of three all agreed that we learned so much about Chinatown's rich history. We especially appreciated learning about the tremendous advocacy that came from both within the community and from those outside who supported Chinatown and its preservation. It gave all of us an appreciation for the community and its history. Our guides--Kelvin, Timothy, and Kaigi (my apologies if I misspelled any of the names)--were knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience enjoyable. Thank you for such a wonderful and enlightening tour. Would highly recommend.

We highly recommend taking this richly informative tour. Our guides were super friendly and we…read morelearned so much about the history, culture, politics, and community as well as some interesting stories and key events. It a great way to truly gain a deeper understanding and a better appreciation of the Asian community and culture that adds a richness to the city.