Private tour in San Francisco Marc T
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Hello and thank you for considering me as your tour guide. I am friendly, outgoing, professional and reliable and cannot imagine a line of work that I am better suited to and would enjoy more than working as a tour guide. I grew up in San Francisco's Inner Sunset district, on the edge of Haight Ashbury, and am a second generation native San Franciscan. I am first and foremost a family man, my two children are the third generation of San Franciscan's in my family. I love to travel and have seen many incredible corners of our planet, and yet I always look forward to returning to this amazing city that I call home. As someone who has traveled extensively I have had the pleasure of experiencing the hospitality and kindness of many fantastic tour guides so I understand how a professional, quality guide can make a traveler's experience memorable. I take pleasure and pride in creating a truly memorable experience for every single one of my customers. I have worked as a San Francisco-based driver/guide since 2005. I have also worked as an operations and tour guide training manager for a local sightseeing company. Prior to entering the tour industry I had a 16-year career in luxury hotels and the passion for delivering exceptional customer service that I cultivated in the hospitality industry is still with me. My private tours can accommodate groups of up to 13 people and include: San Francisco City tours; Wine tasting tours to Napa, Sonoma, Russian River and beyond; Coast Redwoods (Muir Woods, Armstrong Redwoods, etc. ); Silicon Valley; Brewery and beer tasting tours (I love craft beer); Monterey/Carmel and Highway 1; Historic Gold Country; Hiking tours in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; anything really. . . I'm always up for a challenge and love putting together unique customized itineraries. While I don't take myself too seriously I do take my responsibility to provide you with an exceptional experience very seriously. . . it would be my pleasure to be your tour guide. - Bachelor's degree in hotel, restaurant and tourism management from Golden Gate University - Graduate of the International Tour Management Institute - Commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement - Public Utilities Commission class A permit (TCP 37187-A) - City of Sonoma Business License - City of Mill Valley Business License - The National Park Service does not allow tour guides to lead hikes within the parks, detailed commentary will be provided on the way in and out of any national parks (Muir Woods, Yosemite, etc.) - My van can fit a maximum of 13 people.
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Until you have gazed up close at an ancient, old growth redwood tree (Sequoia Sempervirens) you cannot fully grasp how magnificent the tallest trees in the world really are. I've been leading tours to the redwoods for over 15 years and, as such, have a wealth of knowledge to share about these majestic giants. Take a break from busy city life and spend a morning or afternoon visiting one of the only groves of old-growth coast redwood trees in the Bay Area with a local who has over a decade and a half of experience as a driver & tour guide in the region. Muir Woods National Monument is about 40 minutes north of San Francisco in Marin County. You will spend about an hour and a half in the park. Typically I include a stop in the scenic bayfront town of Sausalito as well. This tour can be customized to suit your preferences, I will work with you to plan just the right itinerary.
I will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in San Francisco. We will head north across the Golden Gate Bridge for the 40 minute drive to Muir Woods National Monument. Along the way I will tell you all about the Redwood trees. Once in the park you will have about an hour and a half to wander, hike and marvel in the forest. When you are finished in the woods we will drive to Sausalito for a 45-minute stop to enjoy the views and checkout this scenic town. From Sausalito I will return you to your hotel or accommodation or elsewhere in the city of San Francisco. Typically a morning tour starts at 8:30am and finishes at approximately 12:30pm and an afternoon tour starts at 2:00 pm and finishes at approximately 6:00pm.
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You will travel in a Ford passenger van with seating for up to 13 people (bench seating). This is a large, comfortable, reliable vehicle with air conditioning. The van is commercially insured and licensed by the Transportation Commission/Public Utilities Commission.
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