Nepenthe Restaurant, Big Sur
Enjoy our Private Customized, Guided Tours
for Families, Friends, Solo Travelers
Also Customized Itineraries for Small Groups (8-22 pax)
You'll see, learn, and enjoy more in a few hours than with most other tours.
It's the optimal use of your limited time.
for Families, Friends, Solo Travelers
Also Customized Itineraries for Small Groups (8-22 pax)
You'll see, learn, and enjoy more in a few hours than with most other tours.
It's the optimal use of your limited time.
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
Why Tour with Us?
Because we're essentially different: more thorough explorations of famous and 'secret' destinations...at your pace; pickups at your lodging, airport or cruise dock; excellent, experienced guides.
Because we're essentially different: more thorough explorations of famous and 'secret' destinations...at your pace; pickups at your lodging, airport or cruise dock; excellent, experienced guides.
Cottage-Style Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Our Most Popular Itineraries
San Francisco ToursRedwood Forests Too
Full & Half-day Tours ![]() |
Wine Country ToursNapa, Sonoma,
Russian River, Livermore & Anderson Valleys One Full Day, & Abbreviated Tours Multi-Day, Overnight Itineraries |
Big Sur, Monterey, Carmel
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"Painted Ladies," San Francisco
San Francisco Tours
Half & Full-Day Itineraries Available:
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Chinatown, traditional & avant-garde
"Painted Ladies" Victorians
Golden Gate Bridge
Sea Lion Colony at Pier 39
Japanese & Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park
The Haight, its thousands of colorful Victorians and "hippie" legacy
The hundreds of murals in the dynamic Mission District
The Castro, LGBTQ+ mecca
Pacific Heights (its mansions and views)
The Presidio (its 240-year-old military and film history)
The seaside village of Sausalito
Plus, little-known gems NOT usually featured by our competitors.
"Painted Ladies" Victorians
Golden Gate Bridge
Sea Lion Colony at Pier 39
Japanese & Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park
The Haight, its thousands of colorful Victorians and "hippie" legacy
The hundreds of murals in the dynamic Mission District
The Castro, LGBTQ+ mecca
Pacific Heights (its mansions and views)
The Presidio (its 240-year-old military and film history)
The seaside village of Sausalito
Plus, little-known gems NOT usually featured by our competitors.
Frog's Leap, Napa Valley
Wine Country Tours
Our First Time in Wine Country: Napa and Sonoma Wine, After Redwoods Wine, After Noon Bringing the Kids Single-Day, Abbreviated, Multi-Day Itineraries |
Napa Valley Sonoma Valley Russian River Anderson Valley...Mendocino Mainly Champagne A Wine Country Tour for Teetotalers Yes, it's Made from Honey Art Lovers' Wineries Tour |
Muir Woods, Marin County
Ancient Redwoods |
What's so special about redwoods? Their majestic beauty. Their height—some individuals of the species are taller than a 36-story skyscraper. Third, their longevity—some have lived for two thousand years. Find a quiet place and experience true serenity.
Bixby Bridge, Big Sur
California's Breath-Taking Coast
Monterey ...Cannery Row, M. Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive Carmel-by-the-Sea Pebble Beach Golf Resort Big Sur McWay Falls Overnight Itineraries (also available) |
Point Reyes, West Marin...Lighthouse
& National Seashore...Tule Elk Herd Point Reyes Station/West Marin ...Stinson Beach & Bolinas Mendocino via Anderson Valley Overnight Itineraries (also available) |
Google Campus, Silicon Valley
Extraordinary, un-Usual Itineraries
Silicon Valley & San Jose
Oakland & Berkeley Filoli & other Great Gardens "High Road" Cannabis Trip |
Carmel Mission (Church & Museum), Carmel-by-the-Sea
Reviews from Trip Advisor, Google
Roaring Camp Tailroad, Santa Cruz