Really enjoyed my private San Francisco walking tour with Anton. He was really knowledgeable, friendly, and cool. He shared some interesting trivia and history about each secret spot we visited. By secret spot, I mean places only locals would go to. No tourists! Would do this again when I come back to SFO. Would recommend this 100% read more

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I wish I had the option of ten stars! I have taken four treks with Anton and they have all been amazing!! The most recent was last September when I returned to San Francisco for a girls trip. I knew there was no one else I would trust to show us around this beautiful city. Anton is professional, punctual, knowledgable and loves his city. One trek with Anton and you feel like a local. He showed us all the must see sights and some that you don't know to look for. Nothing annoys me more than looking at vacation photos and asking questions only to be met with a blank stare! Anton shares neat stories so that when you return home you have more than just photos to share. He is very knowledgable about transit and offered us many tips and traps to avoid. He always offers an extensive list of places to eat. This is super helpful because San Francisco offers up a myriad of places to eat and it can be challenging to know where to go. Don't be afraid to ask him for suggestions! I love that he caps his tours at 7 people as this ensures that you have a more personable an intimate tour. He has done all the leg work for you so you don't have to worry about figuring out which bus to take, etc. This is the only way to see San Francisco! He is also very helpful and will gladly take photos of you and your group. read more

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My friend and I did Urban Trek 4 with Anton today that started from Union Square, covered China Town, continued to North Beach, then Coit Tower and ended at the Ferry Building. It was approximately 4-5 hours tour and we learnt so much about the city that till now we had known only superficially like any short-term visitor does. However, this tour with Anton enlightened us to little known facts about these districts, and we became familiar with hidden gems in these areas. The tour was at a comfortable pace, yet we covered a lot of points of historical interest. Anton was very well prepared, shared photographs of city's past at each point which was a nice contrast to what we were looking at today. He also gave us many recommendations for good cafes, restaurants, and photo-ops, and also gave us instructions on how to go to these places using public transportation. We highly recommend Anton and Urban Trek if you want to explore San Francisco as a local! read more

Anton is fun and knowledgeable! Highly recommended. Here's the scoop: Trek 4 - covered history of the city and people using landmarks with a fun blend of interesting stories and facts. 1. He's a real person, weaving in his personal recommendations rather than places he gets paid to plug. 2. He documents the tips and methods he describes in handouts and his blog so you can easily use them without taking notes - and there's a ton! 3. The trips are not rushed but run like clockwork. 4. Covers a lot of ground and history while answering questions. 5. He loves his City and he shares the good, bad and everything in between - no political axe to grind - a very welcome perspective in SF... read more

During my research for a trip to San Francisco I came upon some excellent reviews for Urban Trek. Though I typically avoid tours, or anything "touristy" in general, I was intrigued by all the glowing reviews. I was also drawn to the fact that it is a walking tour and that the groups are kept small (less than 8 people I believe).Since we were only going to be in San Francisco for a couple of days I was hoping to get a real feel for the city, its history, and some local flavor. All of my expectations were greatly exceeded. We did the Historical Tour/Urban Trek 4. We met in Union Square and then walked to Chinatown, Portsmouth Square, Jackson Square, and North Beach. We then took a bus to Telegraph Hill/Coit Tower, walked down the Filbert Steps, toured Levi's Plaza, and ended up at the Ferry Building. We started at 9:00 and wrapped up at 1:30. Anton was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and professional. It was obvious that he really loves what he does and the feeling was contagious. He carried a binder to show you photos of what the area looked like in years past as well as info about the specific neighborhoods you were touring. Our group had only one other couple and it was great to talk and get to know the other couple and Anton even better. The Urban Trek tour was the highlight of our trip and I would love to take some of the other Urban Trek Tours in the future. I give Urban Trek my highest recommendation. Thanks, Anton, for a wonderful and memorable experience! read more

I went on Anton's tour #4 with my girlfriend. Neither of us had spent any time in San Francisco before. We figured this was the best way to get an overview of the city, and we were not disappointed! The amount of history, interesting facts and curiosities, and info on contemporary issues that we picked up in one morning greatly surpasses anything we could have done in several days on our own, even with the best guide books. The tour itself is quite thorough, but despite the four-hour length, you hardly notice the time pass. It's interesting and engaging the whole way through. Anton mixes it up with a good amount of walking, public transportation and stops at cafes, and provides perspective on all the cultures and events that shaped the wonderfully eclectic city we know today. Additionally, he provides tips on almost every aspect of touring the city, from his favorite restaurants to best ways to get around or catch a view. This is a guy who is clearly passionate about what he does and the city he lives in, which is why his tour is a must-do! read more

If you have an opportunity to take one of Anton's Urban Trek tours while in San Francisco, don't hesitate for a second. He is the BEST tour guide I've ever had. He knows the history, the current events and the fun facts - no matter where you are in San Francisco. I learned more (that I will actually remember) in a few hours with Anton than I would in days with a different tour guide. read more

I am a big fan of walking tours, so when I saw how highly rated Urban Trek USA was, I wanted to check it out. I had waited until the last minute and there was only ONE tour left for the whole week and it was just a few hours away from when I started looking. I booked it immediately thinking that if the tours were booked up, that was a good sign as well. I went on the Urban Trek #2 (Russian Hill, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, Pacific Heights View & Union Square) I went to SF with a large group but did this tour alone. As a lady unfamiliar with the city, I was happy to receive lots of information before the tour even started, from Anton, who gave me detailed instructions about the tour, how to get there and helpful safety information. I really appreciated the detailed directions with pictures to ensure I'd meet him in the right spot. I lucked out and there was only one other person on my tour so it was like we had our own private tour guide! Anton is extremely friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the city, having lived there for so many years. I highly recommend you try and book one of his tours at the beginning of your trip. He explained how their public transportation system worked and how to get around the city the most affordable way possible. We mostly stuck to the buses to get around the city, but he also showed us how to use BART and tips for the trolley & cable car lines as well. You can tell that Anton has done this awhile because he knows not only a lot about the history of the city but fun pop culture facts as well. He also has a very detailed binder he carries with him to reference pictures/facts at certain stops which is helpful in visualizing what you are learning about. Everything was scheduled perfectly, where I felt we got SO much out of our time with him, but not so scheduled that impromptu questions, stops, pictures couldn't be done. I got some really amazing pictures and he also showed us a lot of his favorite places to take pictures. After the tour, he followed up with us, sending us more information about the area and how to get to some of the spots we visited. I took two other tours while out in SF, but this was by far the best value and the one I got the most out of. I think the group of people I was with probably got tired of me referencing all the things I learned from Anton. :) I would not hesitate to take another tour from him should I ever be out that way again. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and expect to do a LOT of walking. Bring your camera and water! read more

Best tour ever! If you come to San Francisco and you want to really learn about the city take this tour. Anton is amazing. You feel like your best friend is giving you a private tour. We went on the historical tour. We went to Union Square,Chinatown, fidi, North beach, Telegraph hill, Coit tower,Filbert steps The Ferry building. You stop and have a coffee and pastry at a great little cafe in North beach. You hop on the Bus, the Muni you walk. It is the best. Plus you meet some very nice people on the tour with you. Check out his website. He definitely books up fast so make a reservation. He is the number one tour in San Francisco. You can read all his reviews on Trip advisor. He needs more reviews on Yelp. Also he knows all the great restaurants in the city. read more

Had a fabulous time trekking around the city with Anton. He accommodated my wife and I at the last minute for his all day trek and he was informative and funny. He has wonderful knowledge of the city, its history, it's food, how to get around, night life, etc. We enjoyed the tour so much that we signed on to do his history of San Francisco tour. While there was a little overlap with the all day tour, it wasn't so much that the tour ever became dull. I have friends and family that have relocated to the city and I was recommending that they take Anton's tour to learn about the city that they live in. The next time I am in San Francisco, I am trekking with Anton. read more

My wife and I very much enjoyed Anton's #1 tour. The detailed itinerary is listed on his web page at urbantrekusa. We were the only two that day so he was able to give us his undivided attention. Walking and using public transit allowed us to see many areas of the city we would have never found on our own. He carries a large binder of historical photographs and maps which gave us a very clear feel for San Francisco history. He made suggestions foe restaurants, a few of which we tried, and they lived up to his recommendations. Strongly recommended. read more

Took the urban trek 4 tour today! Even though it rained our entire tour it was still amazing. Anton had so much information on every site we saw! The entire day was so informational and totally worth every penny! read more

We had a tour with Anton today and it was great. He is very knowledgeable and generous with his time and talents.

Anton and Urban Trek are fabulous. My inlaws came to visit and we decided to do a walking tour. Even though I've visited San Francisco many times, Anton was full of fantastic information and I learned so many new things! I saw San Francisco at a level of detail I'd not experienced before. The pace was just right - we started at Union Square and made it all the way to the Embarcadero. I will definitely try some of Anton's other tours the next time we have friends in from out of town. It was the best way to see and experience the city. Thank Anton, for an amazing day! read more

What an exceptional tour, we learned so much and enjoyed ourselves immensely. My wife and I went on Trek 2 and found it enlightening, educational, and entertaining. Anton sure loves San Francisco and he was able to share his excitement every step of the tour. I found the demographic information and history he provided for each neighborhood to be most interesting, it really brought the city to life. One could really feel the 'heartbeat' of the city. Anton made certain that we saw some of the little out-of-the-way parks in the city that provided exciting perspectives that we would have certainly missed on our own. His 'spot' at the Golden Gate Bridge offered a spectacular view that you don't see in the tour books and we were able to see some of the structural changes to the bridge made after the last damaging earthquake. His story about the 'Big Wheel' ride down Lombard St. was something we would never ever have known about without Anton's pictures. It really adds a twist to an already crooked street. We just really enjoyed ourselves on the Urban Trek. On our last day in San Francisco, before returning to New Jersey, we took a stroll through Chinatown and there was Anton leading another tour. We stopped and listened for a minute. When Anton saw us he acknowledged us the way you would a friend you haven't seen in ages. That's the way we felt too, he was a friend who shared his city with us. Roger and Joan M. read more

Really a great experience. More like a fun hike with a friend who knows and loves his city, than the usual guided tour. We went off the beaten path, visiting spots with real history instead of just the usual touristy places. We saw a big chunk of the city, learned some history, got a ton of exercise, and stopped for some great food - what more could I ask for in an urban adventure? I'd do it again, if I visit the city with family or friends. read more

I have been to SF a couple of times but this was the first for my husband. Since we were only around for a short period and I am not really a local myself, we decided to join the Urban Treck USA. Firstly, we picked this tour to help us get a bearing of the city and learn the enormous history behind SF. Secondly, we were not really keen on taking the hop on hop off tourist trap bus and preferred exploring the city by foot (bicycle was not really a great option because SF is quite hilly to cycle around). Thirdly, we read a lot of excellent reviews about Anton and Urban Trek USA so we signed up with him for Trek #1. Lucky for us we were the only one touring/learning from him that day. Anton took us to all the places we would not otherwise know and taught us history of the city we would otherwise not learn better. We also liked that his facts ie statistics and news are current to help us get the whole picture. We also appreciate his scrumptious food suggestions. He even made an extra effort to print out a list for us tourist to use as a reference. Anton was also very patient with us in answering our questions and extremely lovely for snapping our photos. Lastly, Anton took his time to explain to us many information about each places and did not rush through our tour. Overall, it was an A+ experience with Anton and Urban Trek USA. Highly recommend him to all who wants to visit SF and leave with tons of appreciation of the city. read more

My husband and I just finished this trek today, and boy are we bushed! Touring with Anton was like a walk with a friend that really loves showing his city off to friends. Loved that we got the down low on buildings, restaurants, bus routes and other gems of importance that we would not have known about otherwise. He was totally accommodating to our pace and mixed just the right amount of humor and wit into our day. We will totally come back and do other treks with Anton when we visit again. read more

Anton was an amazing guide. My wife and I did the Sunday tour (Trek #4) and it was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend Anton and his tours to anyone visiting San Francisco. read more

BEST walking tour EVER! Anton - founder / owner of URBAN TREK - customized a tour for my birthday celebration. It was breathtaking! We started in The Presidio above Baker Beach. He showed us best views, best walking path and shared historical tidbits (lots) as we hiked along the coastal walking path. Unbelievable views of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge from so many angles! Got to see Fort Point, surfers trying to catch waves just inside the bridge, walked along the beach at Crissy field and ended up at the Palace of Fine Arts ~ the iconic structure built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition. Currently there are exhibits inside that capture this exhibition held 100 years ago! Fantastic! What a perfect way to celebrate a birthday! Anton has been there - wherever you want to go in SF that is! Highly recommend any tour he offers. This was my third tour and I look forward to the next! read more