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Tour guide in San Francisco Nik D.
San Francisco, United States
English, Swedish
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Since Dec 6, 2024
8.0
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I'm Nik D., your private tour guide in San Francisco
Guide #70788
Hi, I'm Nik! I grew up in this area, and I never get tired of sharing its natural, scenic, and historic treasures with my guests. I can't wait to show you our most beautiful sights — from the big iconic views you've seen on postcards to the hidden gems only locals know about. Best of all, our day is completely customizable, based on your interests, how active you want to be, and what the weather is doing. We'll have a private driver to take us around, and the options are pretty much limitless. In Winter, we might see rushing waterfalls in deep, misty redwood forests. In Spring, undulating green hills just bursting with flowers and wildlife. Summer invites us to climb above the fog to watch it roll in from the Pacific. And Fall treats us to changing leaves and blazing sunsets off the coastal cliffs. We can stretch our legs with some hikes along the way, or just stay close to the car if you’d rather keep things relaxed. There's never a bad time to visit, and it's all within a few miles of this major metropolitan center. You just have to know where to go, and how to time it for the best results. That’s where all this exploring I’ve done out here comes in handy. Oh, also — I’m an experienced digital photographer, so if you’d like, I can show you how to take terrific pictures of it all using just the phone in your pocket. Ready to make great memories? Let’s go have some fun!
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Traveller reviews for this guide
4 reviews
- Wendy R.May 2026
Nik took us all over the place. He grew up in Mill Valley area and as an outdoor kid took us places that he tromped through the hills north of San Francisco as a kid. We saw old military bunkers on high cliffs, great city and sunset views at the end of the day. He took us to Muir Woods through the back of the forest (not the main entrance) and we walked trails eventually...
- Mei C.April 2026
I had a custom day trip with Nik around San Francisco, and it was absolutely magical! Nik is friendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what he does. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he took me to incredible hidden gems—from hiking in Muir Woods to breathtaking views on Mt. Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands, including stunning Golden Gate Bridge vistas. Every...
Replied from Nik D.
Awwwww, thanks, Mei! And thanks for such a terrific day out with you! That was really fun, and we lucked out with perfect weather, too. LMK when you come back to town. It'd be a pleasure to show you some of the things we didn't have time for on Friday. Be well, and I hope to see you again soon. :-)
John A.October 2025We feel so lucky to have found Nik. We booked a full day tour to celebrate our 25th anniversary exploring the Marin peninsula. Nik's exceptional knowledge of backroads, best views, hidden trails of the Headlands, Mt Tamalpais, and Muir Woods = a unique experience that ended w/ a champagne sunset. Nik took us to unbelievable spots only a local would know, tailoring hikes...
Replied from Nik D.
Thank you for finding me, John! It was so great to meet you both and to go play outside all day with you. We lucked out with that sunset! Good luck with everything at home, and thank you again for a wonderful day out. Thanks also for these kind words --- it's so nice to know you had as much fun as I did.
- Keith B.September 2025
One phrase aptly sums up Nik Dessle as a local guide: he's the GOAT (greatest of all time)! Nik expertly guided my wife & I thru an unforgettable day that began with carefully selected, agreed upon sites in/around the city of San Francisco and then (taking weather conditions on the day into consideration) extended outward to Sausalito, onward to redwood groves &...
Replied from Nik D.
Wow, thanks for these wonderful words, Keith! I had a terrific time meeting you both and spending a really fun and exciting day with you in the places I call home. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves as much as I did, and I hope to see you again soon --- wherever that might be! -Nik