Extremely entertaining and spooky! We really enjoyed learning about places on and around campus,…read moreand exploring haunted buildings. Ying has so much knowledge and has really done her research, so by the time you're done, even skeptics may find their minds have opened just a bit. I appreciated hearing about Ying's own journey from simply documenting others to experiencing phenomena herself. Highly recommended!

This is a really fun tour of San Francisco and there's a Berkely tour! She is a great story teller,…read morehas done her research, and has experienced paranormal activity herself! The stories are true and the experiences are real! Bring a flashlight and your ghost hunting gear! I have been on the SF tour many times, so far my favorite experience is the Marine that refused to go into a famously haunted area.

Highly recommend you signing up for one of Leanne's hikes. I did the Oakland waterfalls hike with…read moreher. This was a gorgeous way into Joaquin Miller park. Along the way she pointed out the history and relationships of the native and non-native plants and trees we encountered. She had answers to all of my questions. I learned about some specific birds as well. Overall, I learned a lot. The sights, sounds and terrain were wonderful. Leanne's spirit, humor and depth of knowledge made a beautiful hike so much more. Check it out.

From the owner: Nature Rhythms tailors walks, hikes and experiences to meet people's specific interests and…read moreabilities.

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!

I've been coming to the Haight in SF for years. One day I brought some out of town guests for this…read moretour of true crime over the years in this area. What an in depth view of some really creepy stuff! Robert is very entertaining and highly knowledgeable.

From the owner: Formally known as the "Murder, Music and Mayhem Tour" Robert has updated it including amazing new…read morerevelations. Welcome to the Haight and Ashbury, the Soul of San Francisco. So much more than the birth place of The Summer of Love. You will hear fist hand accounts from a lifetime of memories, " Picture yourself on a boat in a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies " walk in the footsteps of George Harrison , Joe Strummer and Marilyn Manson as we weave through Ginger Bread Houses built 150yrs ago. Gaze at the prettiest house a century ago home to surgeons learning their trade. Make sure to bring a camera ! Tour can be booked as Private for groups of 4 or more and you choose the start time. Regular tour 4pm-8pm 8pm-10pm Please call for a reservation. We are proud to introduce our new "Rosie the Riveter and the 3 bridges Tour" an excursion across the bay to see Treaure and Angel Island , past our 3 bridges to dock at the Rosie National Park and hear about the battle on the homefront for equality for women and immigrants. Lest we forget.Ferry inclusive. You can also learn how not to look like a tourist with one of our 3 x 3 tours. Choose between Mission, Fillmore and the Marina or Market, Castro and the Haight .

I accompanied some of my company's new hires on a tour yesterday. Because I'm a native of San…read moreFrancisco, I contemplated lying about where I'm from just to see if I could catch our guide sharing inaccurate or exaggerated stories. Suffice to say that I was completely blown away by Stuart's deeply researched knowledge, family history in the city, and passion - so much so that I am planning to recommend this tour to my own friends and family who have also lived here their whole lives. My colleagues even commented afterwards that they probably know more about San Francisco now than their own hometowns.

Great tour by Stuart this past Saturday. I was impressed with his friendliness and deep knowledge…read moreof San Francisco, but esp with his 'our of the box' thinking when it comes to how he runs his tours. I also loved the small group size and that he provides some pictures of what this city looked like at specific points in time. Highly recommend it!

Elliot (tour guide) was very knowledgeable, interesting, and attentive to our questions and…read moreinterests.

From the owner: Discover Marin County's most picturesque and historic town--Its history and the people who created…read moreit. Enjoy the fabulous views, the charming shops and the great restaurants. Make a day of it!

"What would you like for Christmas?". "I want you to find a person who we can spend all day in the…read morewoods with and they'll have answers for all the questions." Amazingly enough, this person exists in our own backyard. Christian has passion, knows his stuff, and as a result is an incredible teacher, a cool hang, and propagates a love for nature. I specifically wanted to level up my knowledge of mushrooms, but also hoped to gain a new understanding of plants and birds on the California coast. It was a deluge of info, and explained in a way that sticks. If you love the outdoors and want to spend time with someone who really gets it and has a contagious reverence for it, spend some time with Christian.

Redwood Coast Tours is a fantastic company and I was amazed by the mushroom tour we took with them…read morein Big Basin near Santa Cruz. Our expert guide, Christian, helped us find a multitude of different mushrooms as we meandered thru the Redwood forest. He filled our brains with practically a text book of information about mycology including mycorrhizal fungi. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Redwood Coast Tours for your educational tour on mushrooms!!

@Iso, it's 2025, GPS co-ordinates maybe? All students had some issues finding the meeting spot…read morewhich could have been easily avoided. Let me help you out; instead of cryptic and inaccurate written directions just plug this into Google Maps: 37°21'51.6"N 122°10'37.3"W https://maps.app.goo.gl/VJx6FYUZNqcBu5177 Done. No questions, no geocaching hunt to find the meeting spot with zero service. Great website, so-so experience. In summary I don't feel it is worth the $87. I've participated in free foraging events that were equivalent and in some ways better than this one. If you are a beginner who knows absolutely nothing about foraging, this might be a good one to go to. A bit misleading to say "suitable for novice and veteran foragers alike." I learned a few new things but nothing justifying the time spent driving to the location and paying the $$$. I like the mission of this project but was expecting a bit more. Best of luck to the forageSF team.

Carla helped arrange for a private day of crab fishing for my bachelorette party with Steve in…read moreTomales Bay. Steve made the day so special - he is enthusiastic and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make the day special for us. We met at a dock and he walked us through the fishing process (which involved throwing crab nets over the side of the dock). We caught about 150 crabs which he cooked for us in a nearby garden along with veggies, potatoes, corn, garlic bread, dessert, and more. I can't recommend Steve and ForageSF enough and can't wait to do the clamming experience with Steve in the future.

The Pardee Home Museum has been on my radar for a while as one of the few places in the East Bay to…read moreget afternoon tea. I ended up finally booking the garden for a large party this month and was impressed by the experience from start to finish. It's hard to believe that it's entirely volunteer-led! Everyone I met was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the house, its history, and its preservation. Making a reservation was easy and the coordinators were kind and courteous during the whole process. The day-of place settings were beautiful and the food was some of the best I've had for tea in addition to being generous and variable in servings. There were even some kid-friendly items (including some non-caffeinated beverages) as I had a few young guests in attendance. The tour we had following our tea service was detailed and informative without being boring. The house itself is incredibly preserved and in immaculate condition. It was great learning about the history of the Pardee family and their influence in the Bay Area, California, and beyond. There were some interactive parts too including getting to touch some antique items and listen to some hand-cranked music players. I will undoubtedly be back sometime and highly encourage anyone who likes good food and vibes or learning about local history to book a visit themselves. If you have people from out-of-town visiting, the Pardee Home is an excellent first choice for doing something low-key and private but still touristy.

The Pardee Home Museum (Italianate architecture) was built by the Pardee family. Three generations…read morelived lived there from 1868 to 1981. The last survivor put the home in a trust that is run by a Board of Trustees. It's self-supporting and run by volunteers. The father (made money in the mines, was an eye doctor and a California State Senator) and his son was Governor of California who made the poppy flower CA's state flower; reformed prisons; and established the EBMUD. All furnishings and collections are original and left intact. The tour is about 1.5 hours. Tour was educational and interesting - it covers the entire residence of 3 floors. The tour guide was nice and knowledgeable. She kept the tour intense so you wanted to know more. She gave insights and tibits of the family. All questions were answered. The afternoon tea is delightful. The food is prepared from scratch with lots of love from the volunteers. They were friendly, personable and thoughtful. Since it was the day before Easter, they put some Easter bunny theme to the tea. Just lovely people who made a delcious three course of food assortment. I definitely recommend the tour to learn about Oakland history and to visit one of the last standing historical mansions. Tea was authentic - no crust on the bread :)