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San Francisco: Full-Day City Tour w/ Muir Woods & Sausalito

San Francisco: Full-Day City Tour w/ Muir Woods & Sausalito

This combo tour consists of 2 parts: A tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito and San Francisco City tour. Two different tours are run by either one or two different drivers and usually, there is a 30-minute break between them. It can start with either Woods or the city depending on the number of bookings. On the way to the Woods, you will cross the Golden Gate bridge and make a short stop at Vista Point near the Lone Sailor Monument to take pictures of the bridge, the bay, and downtown San Francisco. Then we will drive you to the Muir Woods where you will spend 1hr 20 minutes walking and seeing the tallest trees in the world. Muir Woods is one of the last remaining ancient redwood forests on Earth. Some of the redwoods are nearly 1,200 years old and reach heights of more than 400 feet or 130 meters. Trails wind among the sequoias to Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove, and along Redwood Creek. Then we will take you to Sausalito where you will spend 1 hour strolling the waterfront, visiting art galleries and souvenir shops, or having lunch. Major attractions include HOUSEBOATS, Bay Model Museum, hand-painted mailboxes, yachts, and VIEWS! We will take you back and you will enjoy city tour that lasts about 3.5/4 hours. You will see all the major attractions of this World Class city with one of our experienced tour guides. He will make 4-5 stops to take pictures and use the restrooms. Here is the list of places visited: Union Square: Major hotels and Department stores, Apple store - largest glass panels in the world, First underground Garage in the world, Dewey Monument Chinatown: Dragon's Gate, Grant Avenue Nob Hill: Big 4, Fairmont, UN, Pacific Union Club, Grace Cathedral Financial Center: BofA, Transamerica Pyramid, Montgomery Street, Wells Fargo SOMA: Salesforce Tower, Transbay Center Embarcadero: Ferry, Bay Bridge, Market Street Levi Straus: Jeans Broadway: NightLife North Beach: Little Italy, restaurants, Peter & Paul Church Telegraph Hill: Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Berkeley, Alcatraz, Lombard street, Coit Tower, Industries of California, and SF city life murals by students of Diego Rivera Pier 39. Seals and sea lions Fisherman's Wharf. Boudin Bread, street food and restaurants, Jeremiah O'Brian, WW2 Hyde Street Pier and Aquatic Park. Buena Vista, Irish Coffee, Ghirardelli Chocolate Ice Cream Galileo High School: Joe Di Maggio, and OJ Simpson Fort Mason: Embarkation Point during WW2 Marina District, Yachts Palace of Fine Arts Golden Gate Bridge Presidio of San Francisco, Baker Beach, Ocean Views Palace of Legion of Honor, Thinker by Rodin Richmond District and Golden Gate Park, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, De Young Museum Haight-Ashbury, hippies, Jerry Garcia, and Jimmy Hendrix houses Alamo Square, Painted Ladies Twitter District Civic Center

Full-Day Wine Tour to Napa & Sonoma 3 Tastings Included

Full-Day Wine Tour to Napa & Sonoma 3 Tastings Included

Spend the unforgettable day in Napa & Sonoma County on this guided group tour from San Francisco. Taste the best wines of the region, enjoy the scenery, and learn the local history. Starting with pickup in San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge where the San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean and stop at the Marin County Vista Point for magnificent views. From the vista point, see the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay cities of Oakland and Berkeley (home of the first UC campus), and the Bay Bridge which connects them to San Francisco. Continue the journey by passing above the hillside houses and yacht marinas of Sausalito and traveling north through the rolling hills of Marin County. Just 35 minutes from the bridge begins beautiful Sonoma Valley, the site of the first winery of California. Today, Sonoma Valley is a world-famous producer of fine wines, cheeses, and olive oils. Visit 3 wineries, typically two in Sonoma, one small, one large, and one more in Napa chosen by your knowledgeable guides with your enjoyment and the diversity of wines in mind. Three tastings at three different wineries are included. Lunch is available for purchase at a winery or during a visit to downtown Sonoma Plaza, a park surrounded by historic buildings, including the last Franciscan Mission, restaurants, cafes, shops, and wine-tasting rooms, or in downtown Napa. This experience concludes with drop-off back to your hotel.

Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière

Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière

Indulge in a unique wine tasting experience in Berkeley, guided by Elisabeth, a certified sommelier with a passion for California wines. Over the course of three hours, you'll immerse yourself in the world of local viticulture. Elisabeth will share her expertise on regenerative farming, vintage variation, and various production styles, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of what makes each wine special. This educational yet enjoyable experience is designed for all levels of wine enthusiasts, from beginners to connoisseurs. The tasting will take place at Berkeley's renowned urban wineries, tucked away in a residential/industrial area. Despite their urban setting, these wineries work directly with grape growers to create iconic and delicious beverages with unique varieties. Tours are limited to 6 guests in order to maintain a comfortable and intimate setting. Tours with only one booked guest will visit one winery only. Should the attendee wish to visit a second, they are responsible for the tasting fee.

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Very cool city tour - all the important sights are visited, and a photo stop is planned at the main attractions. Otherwise you learn a lot about the city, the culture, the people and life. Michael and Jeremy kept us entertained and answered all of our wishes and questions... Perfect for people who are interested in life in and around San Francisco.

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It was great informative trip. Michael was very friendly and relaxed. Would have loved if we could have covered the Lombard garden street, and spent more time in pier 39 and stopped for a while at fisherman’s wharf.

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Jerry, our tour guide, was simply amazing! He is extremely knowledgeable as a SF native and makes everyone feel at ease. We all enjoyed it very much!

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The guide was the best (buddy) I think. He behaved very well and the truth is that the day was great. I would have liked more time in Sausalito.

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I think tours were great on time and very knowledgeable guides