I had such a fantastic time on Isabella's tour of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, downtown…read moresightseeings, and the embarcadero village! She guided us through the different district's highlights with incredible energy, charm, and passion for her city. Every step of the way, she kept us hooked with fun facts and unique details that brought the history and culture of the area to life. From the splurgy origin of the term "sugar daddy" to the hidden party basements under pubs (once used for disco clubbing and even underground food truck pop-ups), Isabella made sure the tour was full of surprises. I loved learning about the Emerald Building and its jewel connection, the Horton Hotel's Austrian-inspired design, and the San Diego Convention Center's architecture inspired by a wave breaking over a cruise ship. Her storytelling was so engaging that the city felt like a living, breathing character itself. Isabella's enthusiasm is contagious, and she truly makes you fall in love with San Diego all over again. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city (or even locals wanting to see it with new eyes). I can't wait to read her book when it's published, if it's anything like her tours, it'll be the "finest" book from the "finest" city!

Unprofessional, lack of communication. I signed up for the 10:30AM free walking tour in Spanish and…read morereceived a confirmation email on the day before the tour. I showed up at 222 Fifth St. location around 10:25AM and there was nobody from SD Free Walking Tours, nor any walking tour guests there. I did not receive any notification communications about any changes (email, SMS, or phone call). When I tried to contact info@sdfreewakkingtour.com, the email bounced. Calling their phone number goes to voicemail. Overall not a pleasant experience, maybe they are having a bad day? A bit more organization (eg: more specificity regarding the meeting point, some kind of hat or umbrella to help identify the tour operator) or communication regarding unexpected tour cancellation would result in a better customer experience. Sorry for the poor review, I may update it once I receive clarification and an explanation regarding what happened.

This was either our third or fourth Scavengers tour, and it may have been our best! Adam was an…read moreexcellent host for our private tour. He curated the tour, the journey beers and the music for us, and he was a great guy to spend time with at each spot. We had great beers and saw some new spots. We're already planning our next Scavengers tour!

Cannot recommend this enough!!…read more Wife & I took our first solo trip (w/o the kiddos) in over 2 years and this tour was the absolute highlight. Adam gave us a very personable touch, spent time getting to know us, and overall made sure we were having the best possible time from start to finish. He remembered any dietary restrictions we had, gave us recommendations based on what he though we would like, and made sure we were 110% satisfied by the end.

Area explored: South Park…read more 3 stars because: - It's an exciting idea - It's pretty fun - It can be better My girlfriend and I were the only ones in the group who have actually been on a food tour before. The two of us had fun, but I was concerned for the others. To be brutally honest, if this was my first food tour, I might not have the greatest impression of food tours in general, which would be unfair to everyone involved. I spent the entire tour just trying to figure out not necessarily the directions to the next top, but the direction of what this tour was trying to achieve. Was it supposed to be packed with food? Because I wasn't stuffed. Was it supposed to be a culinary experience? Because it did not show much intrigue after the first place. And it didn't help that the tour ended about an hour earlier than the projected end time. Now, don't get me wrong. Everything we ate was delicious. And Annette (our guide for the day, who also happens to be the head honcho of 'A Taste of San Diego' food tours) was very nice, courteous, and knowledgeable when asked questions during the tour. The tour itself showed some of the struggles in collaborations with the businesses in the area. Translation: 'How can we show off these awesome places if they're not even available (and sometimes unwilling) for food tours?' What was good about this tour? It featured some fine places in the area that can be seen as landmark locations that put South Park on the map. What could have made this tour more interesting? - HISTORY. Tidbits about the area that aren't obvious and can't easily be found out on our own. We understand that it would take extra work to prepare, but it all invests into potentially a great tour. - STARTING INSIDE OUR FIRST STOP. This time, it wasn't an issue at all, but it can be. The location where we met could have easily sent tour group patrons far away. Thankfully, the blocks were not big. - MORE STOPS. Like I said earlier, there could easily have been a setback in scheduling and accommodation, but the amount of stops we had (3) honestly did not leave us satisfied. Three stops honestly felt like a regular night out even without a tour. In closing, what I'm basically saying is that there's so much potential for tours in these areas. I would still support them because I believe in the concept. I just think that as a patron, I would want to know and experience as much as possible from the time I'm dedicating to a tour. In the meantime, until they figure out the details of how to improve, you'd be better off at any of those self-guided walk-abouts (like Taste of Adams Avenue) to get your own free samples and have an experience that is just as good, if not better.

I booked the Taste of San Diego for Downtown SD. Through Yelp, I used a discount code (SDTaste) for…read morea 20% discount. It was a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the sampling of 5 places, including a cheese shop. I want to experience more. I fully recommend!

Chris, our guild was outstanding. He gave a detailed history of San Diego which helped with the…read morehistory of balboa park. I would highly recommend. What made this walk interesting to me was the before pictures of the buildings that he was discussing . The tour was about 2 hrs.

Kris is fantastic! We had a great time walking around La Jolla and getting to know some of the…read morehistory of the area! Highlight was all the seals and sea lions! Lots of photo opps along the way! Absolutely a must do and highly recommend!

My wife and I took the San Diego vineyards tour with Paul Anthony as our guide/driver and it was an…read moreexcellent experience. Besides being an expert on wine, Paul Anthony also told us a lot about San Diego history along the way. It's hard to imagine a more perfect host. The first stop was the Bernardo Winery, where we learned about its history while having a delicious flight of wines (there were six different flight options!) and enjoyed a tasty charcuterie platter. The next stop was the Cordiano Winery, which had amazing views. We had another tasty flight there along with a salad and a delicious pizza. (My wife has a gluten allergy, along with other food allergies, and they were able to accommodate them all at both wineries.) The tour took about 4 hours. This was definitely one of the most fun experiences we've had in a while.

I'll start by saying our tour guide, Paul, was great. He had a big personality and made the whole…read moreatmosphere really comfortable and relaxed. One thing to note, he is very strict on timing, so if you think you've got an extra five minutes, you don't.. LOL Now onto the tour itself. I've done quite a few wine tours, and unfortunately this one was my least favorite. It was also the first wine tour I've done that only visited two locations, which was a bit of a letdown. The first winery had a nice selection, we got three wine tastings. The Burgundy was my favorite from The Heritage flight. The property itself was beautiful to walk around, with amazing scenery and lots of great photo spots. We also stopped by the sweets shop and picked up a few treats. There were also surrounding shops near the winery. Personally, they weren't really my style, but that comes down to taste. If you like clothing and home décor, you might enjoy it more. Clothing prices looked to start around $50 and went up from there. The home décor shop was very cute with lots of handmade items, mostly in the $20 range and higher. I skipped the candle shop due to allergies. The charcuterie board was a nice touch and came with a good variety of items. The second wine location included five tastings. I personally wasn't a fan of the wines here. One person in our group ordered a glass from the regular menu and shared it, it was much better than the tasting options, and most of the group seemed to agree this stop was a bit of a disappointment. That said, the views were absolutely incredible. The pizza included in the tour was a highlight for me, I had the vegetarian, and it was really good. The vegetables were fresh and crisp. There wasn't much walking around at this stop, so we mostly stayed at the table and ate. My favorite parts of the tour was the food and the tour guide. I'm glad I tried it and can check another wine region off my list, even if it wasn't my favorite experience overall. For reference, we were picked up at 9:45 AM and dropped off around 3:00 PM.

Had a great experience touring the city with this Segway tour. The tour guide was punctual,…read morepersonable and funny. He had us rolling literally and metaphorically. It was a nice sunny day. We took a tour all around about 3 hrs and plenty or stops to rest, drink and use the restroom, take photos. It was great! Would recommend if you want some fun in the sun and an activity to do.

This was the GREATEST thing I have ever done in my whole entire life. ALL 10 of us were super…read morenervous but the guide really made us feel comfortable and trained us all in under 5 mins. and then 10 mins later we zooming in all around the gaslamp and the harbor of san diego.....WOW! Please everyone do this , you will not regret it it was so much fun! Bam!

Stellar experience with Dan. He was super communicative, reliable, and easy going. His ideas were…read morealways on point. He dropped little nuggets of knowledge on all the drives, but without being overly chatty. I'll definitely be hiring Dan on my next trip to Valle de Guadalupe.

I was referred to Dan by chance from someone who was on a tour with me and had taken the Beyond the…read moreBorder Wine Experience about a year ago, and I'm so glad I reached out! I was organizing a college reunion in San Diego and thought this would be the perfect outing. All of the ladies were visiting from out of state and were hesitant to cross the border--having Dan made it easy, and it was the only way to go! He picked us up right from our Airbnb and dropped us off at the end of the day, so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Dan's love and knowledge of the region really showed in the wineries he chose--hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. Our first stop was so beautiful we could have spent the whole day there! Lunch was delicious, and every winery we visited had its own charm and character. It was a memorable experience for all of us--one we'll never forget. If you're thinking about a wine tour, give Dan a call--he'll take care of everything and make it truly special!

I had the pleasure to ride with Bike Ride San Diego on 2/3/22. Right from the start, Tony was very…read morehelpful and made sure the bikes and protective equipment was all squared away. Throughout the ride, he taught me San Diego history and even stopped at some beautiful places to take pictures. Tony is an excellent tour guide and will take care of you when you're with him. Thanks Tony! P.S. Don't get the hot chocolate from the Coffee Shop on the Rancho Santa Fe Ride!(future story for riders).

Tony is a great tour guide and told me about the history of various parts of San Diego, such as the…read moreattractions or the natural landmarks. We stopped at so many different places throughout the ride. I enjoy having private bike tours and I wish more cities had them as well.