I have eaten in the tenderloin, walked around the tenderloin, went to bars in the tenderloin, taken…read morethe muni in the tenderloin, and now live right by the tenderloin, but it wasn't until I took this amazing walking tour, did I come to learn and appreciate the intricacies of its culture and the strength of its community. Del, the guide, is extremely knowledgeable of Tenderloin's history and its community members. The tour not only covers the different key institutions in the neighborhood, such as the Glide Memorial Church and St. Anthony's diner, but also educates you on the current issues of the community. A great way to learn and appreciate an entirely new dimension of an iconic neighborhood of San Francisco.

Del Seymour took our 30 students on a tour of the Tenderloin after they spent the day at GLIDE. Our…read morestudents were blown away by Del, his story and the values that he taught. Honestly, he changed their lives. They couldn't stop talking about him all night. His colleague Donna and his program graduate Elizabeth were also great assets to the tour. All three were extremely warm, compassionate, informed and inspiring individuals who are making tangible change in the world. If you have the chance to meet Del and his team, grab that opportunity.

Unbelievable experience with Guided Tanzania climbing Kilimanjaro in August 2024. While I'm sure…read moremost trips up Kilimanjaro are unforgettable, it was also clear that Guided Tanzania was a notch above the other operators. Our guide Joseph was very experienced (200+ trips to the top!) and extremely knowledgeable. He made sure we did everything right for a successful and safe trip and that we enjoyed it too. We also had an excellent cook and staff. And compared to the larger tour groups, we felt we had a more personal and customized experience - they honestly felt like family. Planning the trip with Guided Tanzania was fantastic - they totally personalized the trip and incorporated unique experiences (like our local lunch and cooking class in Zanzibar!). A++ and recommend them 1000%.

We had an amazing Safari with Guided Tanzania in October 2024. Ally is a zoologist with 25 years…read moreof experience leading safaris. He identified animals of all types, birds and plants. His deep understanding of animal behavior allowed him to recognize that two lionesses who appeared to be relaxing were actually stalking a herd of zebra. We stayed and witnessed the lions take down a zebra. We also had other lions and elephants walk within feet of our safari vehicle. We stayed in tent camps inside the parks, with animals wandering through the camp at night. We also stayed at a lovely lodge on a coffee farm. In addition to the safari, we visited two tribes, a historic village, and a project that employed disabled people to enable them to support their families by making beautiful artisan crafts. I would definitely take another safari with Ally and Guided Tanzania.

I took the walking tour of the Castro District. Diane was very knowledgeable about the area and…read moreabout how to set cameras and compose for better photos. Those who needed help seemed to find her readily available and competent to give them the guidance they needed. I have bad knees and couldn't do certain parts of the tour (climbing steep hills and stairs). Diane was very accomodating in guiding me to alternate routes where I could rejoin the group. It worked very well. I would certainly recommend this tour to new photographers who are looking for help in spotting good shots and then creating them effectively. I found Diane's knowledge of the area and history interesting and helpful for me to get some good shots.

I had a wonderful time on Diane's tour. I went on the Civic Center / Hayes Valley tour and saw…read moreparts of SF I'd never seen before. I can't believe I'd never been to Civic Center Plaza even though I've lived in the Bay Area for 16 years. Diane kept the tour moving along at a good pace and she had lots of stories to tell about SF's history. Her love for SF is evident and she's a very accomplished speaker. This tour is definitely worth the money and I plan on taking all the other tours she's offered.

Wonderful,interactive,immersive and very instructive guided tour …read more The tour guide is friendly, caring and an absolute RAY of SUNSHINE . I highly recommend this tour to all Bay Area lovers. It was hands down one of the best tour experiences I had the privilege of being part of .

Reigh runs a one woman show, investing loads of energy & personality in the histories she curates…read morefor her tours. At the very least you'll see parts of the city you may never otherwise see and the city will become more alive for you with reverberations from the past. I've been on FIVE of her walking tours of different neighborhoods and I imagine I'll join more.

Clyde and his stories (some of which might be factual ) are colorful, and he is a magnificent, fun,…read moreand original guide.

My wife and I have now enjoyed two Surreal walking tours with Clyde, and both have been hilarious,…read moreentertaining, and educational. If you are looking for a memorable San Francisco adventure, take Clyde's tour! We look forward to more surreal sessions with Clyde in the future.

Daria planned the perfect bucket list trip for us. She arranged our flight from London to…read moreFlorence, arranged a driver to pick us up at the airport & drive us to our spectacular hotel, just behind the Duomo. She booked private tours around the city & to the major museums. The next segment of our trip was at a marvelous resort with breathtaking views of Tuscany. Next, she arranged a driver to the train station & tickets to Rome. Our hotel in Rome was beautiful & comfortable and located by the Spanish Steps. Again, she booked private tours with LivTours at all the major attractions. Our guides were very professional & knowledgeable. Our final segment was on the Amalfi Coast. We loved our hotel and our private tours around the coast. On our final day we were picked up by a driver & driven to the airport. Daria thought of every detail and all of our travel & tours were seamless. I know we could have never put this trip together the way Daria was able & we would never had stayed in the spectacular accommodations Daria chose for us. This was our 4th trip with Daria and we look forward to working with her again

Daria is not only savvy and smart about destinations and things to do, she is diligent and on top…read moreof things in a way that left me feeling so grateful and well taken care of. We went to Italy, and she fashioned a beautiful itinerary for us based on things we wanted to do and based on things we didn't even know we could do that she recommended. Most extraordinarily, we wanted to go to a soccer game for our 15-year-old, but tickets didn't go on sale until about two weeks ahead of the game. She must have followed up 6 times to assure us she was checking on the tickets and that she'd get them when they came available. Her app was incredible during the entire travel experience. Every single person on the Italian side--from drivers, to handlers, to tour guides--was incredible. We wanted an epic trip to Italy, and there's no way we could have planned this ourselves. I can't recommend Daria enough! I'd give ten stars if I could.

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!

I'm a native San Francisco guy who has been given tours since I was a kid. As an adult, I'm always…read morelearning more about San Francisco. How can one love a city and its people if you don't know it? Though it's not my vocation, I've been privately asked by tour companies and many groups to give tours (mainly for students and non-tourists), and have done so for over a thousand people. All that to say, I'm steeped in San Francisco more than the average person taking a tour. I believe in constantly learning about San Francisco and occasionally take tours myself. I took two tours, the Castro, and the Haight, with Mar leading each of them. She was clearly visible and identifiable. She clearly was very knowledgeable, as most tour guides are. But more than that, like a good song, she made the tour her own. I could tell she invested herself into the stories and facts; Mar drew me in. The tours were not just a bunch of random facts and sound bites. Speaking about sound bites, I loved how MAr integrated music into her Haight tour. I noted her bluetooth speaker and inquired if that was "standard issue." Turns out she invested in her own weatherproof model so her tours would not be affected by the rain. The best part apart the tours was being led by someone who is secure in who they are. That's who MAr is, and that made all the difference. I knew a lot of things in San Francisco. When we played "name that tune" in the Haight, I knew the songs within a couple notes, but none of this phased MAr. It could make others feel insecure. in the end, I was able to learn so much more about these two San Francisco neighborhoods and their people. I learned about many more facets of beauty. As guy who regularly gets asked to do tours myself, I'm so glad I got to take the "tourist" seat with Mar. Walking is the best way for these neighborhood tours, to see, smell, and feel the stories of humanity. So glad I got to walk these two hoods with Mar! She's been the warmest, most personable guide I've ever had. -- Steve

Since I don't have a yelp account (yeap, some of us don't) I asked my brother-in-law if I could use…read morehis to post this review since he came on the tour with us anyway! ;-) My husband and I had a wonderful time on the "Walks Tour". Since we were in SF for one day, we selected two tours that worked around our visit. The site was easy to use and descriptions of the tours helped with making the arrangements easy. Both the tours we went on were conducted by Mar. Mar was super enthusiastic and full of information as we walked through the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, feeding us tidbits of information as we walked and chatted about the 60's and what an impact that era had on the city. I love that time period, especially the music, and as we walked we listened to that history and saw the houses that some of these legends lived in. The next tour took us through the Mission District were Mar gave descriptive insight to the beautiful murals that are on every corner and every alley; I enjoyed her passion and knowledge that she shared. Eating your way through SF is something I always do, so this was a great tour for me, the food was fabulous and the whole experience makes you want to come back for more! Walking through the neighborhoods is also very satisfying, you are doing something healthy, it gets you involved; Mar was also great at pulling you in and involving you in her tour. I would and have recommended these tours to others; by the way, ask for Mar and you'll have a GREAT time! Enjoy. CS Santa Cruz, CA