As part of a small contingent of Yelp Elites, I was fortunate enouh to go on Savor Oakland Food…read moreTours' tour of Oakland Chinatown. For anyone not hardcore Chinese, like myself, this tour is a necessity for braving the Andrew Zimmern-like delights of Oakland Chinatown. I mean, let's face it. Many of us are are going to have at least some amount of trepidation about diving right into the restaurants & markets of Oakland Chinatown. But with Carlo's trusty & knowledgable guidance, we were all able to relax & really enjoy the wonders that this non-touristy Chinatown has to offer. & it wasn't all about food. Though there was more than enough downright delicious food at each our 4 restaurant stops to stuff all of us, even with plenty of walking during the tour. The Oakland Chinatown tour also had a healthy helping of history mixed in that deepened the understanding & appreciation of this neighborhood. Savor Oakland Food Tours' tour of Oakland Chinatown was truly a mouth-watering & eye-opening experience. Knowing what a great tour this is, I know I'll have to check out their Jack London Square tour sometime.

This was one of the events from Yelp's 10th Birthday celebration weekend. The tour I went on was…read morethe Jack London Square tour with Geneva as our tour guide. Here were all our stops, which took 3 hours: 1. Home of Chicken and Waffles, 2. Oakland Supply Co. 3. Blue Bottle 4. Authentic Bagel Company 5. lOAKal 6. Rosenblum Cellars 7. Baia Pasta 8. Forge 9. Bocanova 10. Miette And there were other stops along the way where we learned the history of the area, including who Jack London was. Geneva was an awesome tour guide! She's so passionate about showcasing what Oakland has to offer in hopes to shed the negative image. And the tour was evenly paced, not too fast, not too slow. More importantly, the food was delicious and I was quite full at the end! If it wasn't for Yelp, I would never, ever heard about this tour, let alone be in Oakland. I hope to go on their other tours soon, and perhaps discover Oakland on my own!

Our group of 13 had a great experience on the Japantown Food Tour with Edible Excursions. The tour…read moreoffered a nice mix of food tastings (7 stops!), local history, and time to browse the neighborhood, which made for a fun and well-rounded outing. Lisa was an excellent guide--knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to the interests of our group. She shared interesting background on Japantown and was happy to go into greater detail with anyone who had questions. She also highlighted shops and other spots we might want to return to on a future visit, including a few that happened to be closed that day. We especially appreciated the flexibility of the tour. Edible Excursions was willing to adjust portions of the planned itinerary to include some specific things our group was interested in trying, which made the experience feel more personalized. I also learned more about their North Beach tour from Lisa, and the itinerary sounds distinctive compared with other tours I've arranged in the past. Based on our Japantown experience, I would definitely consider booking another tour with them. Highly recommended!

We had an AMAZING time on the Ferry building and Farmers Market tour. We (2 new to the Bay Area…read moreAdults, the grandparents, and two children) booked a private tour and it was well worth the cost. Rebecca, our guide, was wonderful!! She was so knowledgeable about the ferry building and the SF food scene. And she brought out farmers and chefs to meet us along the way. We were treated like SF VIPs. And the food... such a perfect selection for our group. We had a to-die-for pear tart, tacos and Jamaican patties, amazing fruit, ice cream, bread, cheese, dumplings (wow!) and more. It was a joy to learn about each of the proprietors--their backgrounds and the food quality. We could not have asked for a better tour and tasting day, or a better guide. Rebecca also made the day smooth and joyful for our little ones; not an easy feat at this age. Highly recommend for getting to know what is a very impressive SF food scene, eating great fresh and prepared foods and doing much of it without waiting in line (big plus on Saturday). We plan to do the Oakland tour next time we have visitors!!

We received a gift certificate for this company and chose the Midtown Walking Food Tour! It was a…read moreWednesday afternoon so it was just me, B, and our fantastic guide Mariah! Even as local Sacramento foodies we learned a lot and tried lots of new places! Mariah was really knowledgeable and so personable. We never felt rushed anywhere. I loved learning more about Wide Open Walls and the stories behind murals I've driven by tons of times. This is a great activity for visitors and locals alike, highly recommend!

Don was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly, social, and knowledgeable about the local history and…read morethat of the surrounding area. The food choices were fantastic and the pace was perfect. I've done several food walking tours in various cities and this was the first one I left feeling well fed. The owner, Heather, was also super friendly and was able to squeeze us in last minute. Highly recommend!

I've lived in California my whole life and I think Gourmet Food and Wine Tours hits the target for…read moreencompassing the Northern California food and wine scene. The tour included a few different ethnic foods that are common in CA and make up what I call the New California Cuisine! We visited only independently owned restaurants and were served delicious, fresh made foods. There was nice contrast between restaurants, too. The description on the web page was accurate and tour well executed. I do not hesitate in recommending this company. Have fun!

I loved this food and wine tour is the Sonoma Plaza. Our guide, Teresa, was very knowledgeable, but…read morealso warm and personable. We had four unique stops for wine and food; each stop was great. We started with cheese and champagne, two stops with white wine; one with Indian food, the other with a grilled branzino. The last stop included two beautiful reds and two dark chocolates. In between we learned so much about the history of Sonoma.

Fun tours, incredible food and interesting experiences. Must love Mexico! Rose is an amazing tour…read moreguide.

I worked with Rose to schedule a Mexi-Best tour for a group of adults from the Peninsula. She was…read morevery easy to work with in terms of scheduling and modifying the tour (dietary restrictions, mobility needs, etc.). The portions were generous, so we left full and happy. Both Rose and Rosalie were excellent at sharing information and giving the trip a personal touch. We can't wait to get back to San Jose again!

I was in need of shuttle services and found Dean …read more Dean was quick and responsive and instead of sending me a quote right away he called to find out exactly what we needed , I really appreciated this because we had very specific instructions . He was prompt & responsive and worked super well with us to accommodate our needs . He is super professional and all of the drivers were very safe and professional as well. I highly recommend dean if you have any shuttling needs . The drivers were driving on a mountainous road and were able to handle it very well and safely .

This was the 2nd time that I've booked a wine bus service with eXtraordinary Tour Services. Both…read moretimes we've received excellent and accommodating services. We booked a party style bus for a group of 7 to Kenwood from the Marina. Our driver Paula was a star and we really appreciate the above & beyond service. Each time we've known which wineries we wanted to book but if you do not know, Dean was ready to make recommendations each time. I would recommend booking with Dean as you will not be disappointed!

Didn't know what to do for my birthday, and came across this beer bike tour. I don't drink, but I…read morefigured it would be fun and my friends can do the drinking. It was very easy to book online on their website. We were a group of 12. It was $27.5 for each of us. If you have 14 people you would get a deal for $25 a person, and the whole bike would be yours. Our "driver," Travis was real nice and laid back. We didn't go too far, but it was more for the experience. It lasts about 2-2.5 hours. We biked to 3 different breweries, and hung out at each for about 30 mins. It was fun! I would definitely do it again!

My friend booked this tour for her birthday outing, and we all had a great time! We had 11 people…read moreon one vehicle. The only downside is that the two seats above the back wheels don't have pedals, so only 10 people can bike at a time (5 people on each side). This may not be a bad thing if you get tired and want to take turns pedaling. It was $27.50 a person, and every individual is required to sign a waiver. The vehicle has shelves inside where you can store your belongings and there are cup holders on the table for you to place your water or phone. There are seatbelts for each chair, but none of us really used them (oops). They also have an aux cord, so you can play your music while pedaling! We met our tour guide at Independent Brewing Company. He was very friendly and considerate that we were a little late. Before we got started, he asked what type of drinks we were interested in. He took us Seawolf first, then Slainte and we finished at Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon. All were great choices although Slainte was my favorite. Neat Irish tavern with people playing live music inside. Heinold's was a little small and claustrophobic, but they are known for their beer. When we returned to our vehicle after the second bar, our tour guide came in clutch and stocked our cup holders with pretzels and water. Please don't forget to tip your tour guides! The tour was about 2 hours long. No, drinks are not included in the fee. But this was a fun way to get around the neighborhood, drink, laugh, dance, sing, and overall just be together with friends. Highly recommend!

I found this Pop-up event & thought its a nice idea. I t was a delightful evening, hands-on class &…read morethen we had dinner. The event held in the Chef's beautiful house & everything was well organized, well prepared & extremely flavorful! People at the group were very sweet & enjoyable to cook with. I highly recommend any event with Chef Mashav. She is really professional & knowledgeable!

What a fantastic tour by Mashav (the owner and the chef of Le Couloir)! Richmond neighborhood in SF…read moreis known for its mix of cultures, but Mashav masterfully uncovers all the hidden secrets and gems - Secrets only someone who lives in this community is familiar with. And she does that through food and hand-picked dishes that you will never uncover without a guide. Even though locations may change per tour, our group tasted a mix of cultures and got some stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and their owners. Few examples - * Russian cuisine - Herring with a pickled onion on fresh bread * Indian street food - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this vegan street snack - I would have never ordered anything without meat, and I dislike spinach, but the fried spinach snack was mind-blowingly good. * Mexican - Quesadilla with plantain. Again, no meat but it was soooooo good. * Chinese - Glazed Pork and pork-filled bun I won't spoil the surprise for some of the other locations. And more, and more - Total of about 7-8 places. You won't stay hungry, guaranteed. The walk itself is not challenging; there are no hills to overcome, even though it's San Francisco. Don't wait - Just go!

With my sister back in town, my mom booked a mooncake workshop class for us to have some mother…read moredaughter time!! Miggi was such a friendly and welcoming teacher- and the workshop was easy to follow. I'm going to be keeping track of her next classes to learn the next one!! We also learned how to make black pepper pork buns, which was our lunch :D

A fun, interactive, and incredibly well done "Travel Around the World" Smart Cooking and Wine…read morePairing Event. My team and I had an amazing experience at Miggi's Kitchen. We learned to cook with the Thermomix while working in teams at different stations, preparing dishes from around the world. It was hands-on, interactive, and a lot of fun - every dish turned out delicious. Miggi is a fantastic teacher: clear, detailed, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explains techniques in a way that's easy to understand, and we all walked away genuinely better cooks. We also paired the experience with wine tasting and learned how to taste and appreciate wine properly, which made the evening even more memorable. On top of that, Miggi's fun, warm personality really brings the whole experience together. My office team loved it and is still talking about it. Highly recommend for team events or anyone looking for a unique, engaging culinary experience.

We booked a Galapolos island cruise with Michael McKay. I stressed what we want and need and he…read morebent over backwards to make sure we got it We are looking forward to the trip of a lifetime for us and all thanks to Michael

I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Michael…read moreMcKay. His dedication and responsiveness truly went above and beyond our expectations. He was very patient with our group of 11 trying to decide what cruise line we should pick. Michael answered all of our questions in a quick and timely manner, ensuring that we were always informed and confident in our decisions. What truly stood out was his commitment to customer satisfaction--he even took the time to call us over the weekend, outside of regular working hours, to let us know that an upgrade we were interested in had become available and to ask if we would like to proceed. This level of attentiveness and care is rare and highly commendable. He is the best travel agent we have ever had and we want to thank him for his outstanding service.