This was a Birthday gift from my 2 amazing friends. Jay was such a great guide. He knew so much…read moreabout the architecture of the Victorian houses. He told us all about the neighborhoods as we strolled along. He showed us a few homes that some famous actors previously owned. We had a great time and would definitely do it again with him.

This was a wonderful tour given by Jay. He is thoughtful and thorough of his knowledge of Victorian…read moreArchitecture and I was writing down notes because I knew I couldn't remember it all! I really enjoyed learning about different architecture styles and how the uber rich lived back in the day. Highly recommend this tour if you are a local or a visitor. It is 1-2 hours long and goes at a very doable pace. No hills!

*** This is a review of the grounds and houseboats, not the tour. ***…read more Whenever I have a guest from out of town and I want to give them a real slice of North Bay life (something you don't usually find on a guided tour), I take them to the Sausalito houseboats. It's so full of funky architecture, spectacular Bay views, a few hidden beaches, and plenty of colorful residents. This place is a total trip! Where else in the world can you find such a unique, seaside community with so many photo opps. Although this makes for a fun tourist destination, you have to remember that people actually live here. Translation: be respectful of the communal decks and property. Otherwise, you may endure the wrath of some salty, seaside locals. Like I said, there are quite a few characters (old hippies, young yippies, artists, etc.) who live around here. Consider yourself warned. Even when I'm not playing tour guide to guests, I like strolling here with my dog (yes, it's dog-friendly... as long as they're on leash). It's just a really relaxing spot, and it reminds me of how lucky we are to live in such an amazing area. When visiting, I'd recommend parking near the Mike's Bikes shop and Davey Jone's Deli. But be sure to lock your doors. The area can sometimes attract car burglars.

Such a unique experience just seeing these beautiful houseboats with beautiful views of the blue…read morewaters of the bay and the skyline of the city of San Francisco, and in the other direction - the lovely hillsides of Marin County. I can only imagine how much more unique it must be to live in one! A community of writers and artists who became commercially successful, live here. Shel Silverstein used to live in a houseboat here. Rumor has it that Michael Lewis, the guy who wrote Money Ball, The Blind Side, and The Big Short, all of which were made into movies, also owns a houseboat in Sausalito. His house on terra firma is just across the bridge in Berkeley. Just a million dollars for a tiny home on the water in Marin paradise. Location, location, location!

Rooftop Tour- Exceeded my Exceptions! We went to 5 different places, each one with breathtaking…read moreviews of the city and easy walking distances from one location to another. I had no idea that some of these places even existed. Jonathan was a great host, always making sure that everything ran smoothly, while providing us with interesting historical facts. The tour was fun, upbeat, and the afternoon flew right by before we knew it. Can't wait to go back again!

From the owner: Visit hidden rooftop gardens. Tours are every other Friday. Our acclaimed SF Rooftop History & Lore…read moretours have been leading groups to the city's hidden rooftop gardens since 2016. All ticket income goes to support our 501c3 nonprofit organization.

so responsive, very professional. Highly recommend. Easy to work with. +++++++++++++++++++read more

I worked with the 360 team back when they were first starting out in 2021. They helped me put…read moretogether plans for a dining room to bedroom conversion. They were really great at communication and promptness; they showed up to my house with one of those Matador(?) machines that take a 3D image of the space, like you see in real estate listings. When I needed Daniel's signature on a drawing to get permit approval, he coordinated to meet with me in downtown SF to sign docs so I wasn't delayed in getting approval, which I really appreciated. I just reached out to them again for another project that I wanted to start, and Jose was very upfront with me that my project was probably too large for their firm, but he followed up quickly with several referrals that I could use. I'm always impressed with their level of professionalism and support and would definitely use them for another project in the future!

I love City Tours. This is a very reliable company for sightseeing. I have used them in many…read moreother cities, including London, Stratford upon Avon, York, Edinburgh, and New York. My favorite product of theirs is the Hop On Hop Off Double Decker bus tour. They are a great way to get acquainted with a new city, and learn a lot about the city while doing so. It is a great way to get to the place you probably are already planning on visiting, since they stop at the most popular sights. The SF tour includes: Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square, the Ferry Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, and many of the popular parks. This SF branch also offers an Alcatraz tour you can purchase as a package with your Hop On Hop Off ticket. I recommend this company to anyone who is visiting SF or even for residence who just want to play tourist for the day.

The tour bus picked us up from our hotel about five minutes late, but the driver was great and…read morewasted no time getting us downtown and connect with our selected tours. There was a long line to acquire your receipts and payments, but the bus was on time. The tour driver was very fun, very loud, and very informative of the areas we visited. The hop on, hop off worked great and allowed us to see and spend more time in the areas we really wanted to see. This tour would have been 5 stars but except for the operator who drove us back to our hotels. This guy got lost and couldn't find half of the hotels. He asked us to take out our phones to use as GPS's, and got very snippy with some of the passengers. Bad ending to a great day.

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

This was one of the best things. I love walking tours. The host was knowledgeable and…read moreentertaining. The group was small enough to make it seem cozy. It's a must do.

Christian our guide was amazing! Awesome presentation of stories; you could tell he had done his…read moreresearch and really enjoys sharing what he's learned and heard. Along with the 4-5 ghost stories you hear, you will also get some San Francisco history and architectural tidbits. What was challenging on our tour, specifically, was just the other people in our tour group. One was a loud, over enthusiastic 18 year old who seemed to have never learned volume control or any kind of social graces. I would expect this kind of behavior from someone younger - it was distracting for us and from the slamming of neighborhood windows, it was just as annoying to the residents. I'm not sure how many people are allowed in the walking group, but just know you dont get to pick the maturity level of strangers. All in all, I would recommend!

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 :)