Private tour in San Francisco Ader G

Pier 39, The Exploratorium, and the Ferry Building of San Francisco Full-Day Tour

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Ader G.

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Hi and welcome to this beautiful jewel by the Bay that has been my home for 50 years, SAN FRANCISCO! My name is Ader and I like to give tailored tours of my favorites haunts and joints in this home of mine. I love San Francisco, and I love to share that love with world wide travelers who will gain a keen appreciation of San Francisco after having gone on one of my tours. I give these tours because I enjoy meeting people and love what I do. All the tours are specifically tailored to your interests. I am a big believer that it is your tour and the tour should cover your interests. I give you a lot of choices but you decide what you want us to cover. All my tours are San Francisco centric, cause that is where I live, and it makes it easy for me to coordinate connecting with you. Most of the sights and sounds of this amazing city are all within 30 minutes driving distance. So you can get a pretty good idea of the city after having gone on one of my tours. My guiding style is playful and entertaining. I won't bore you with any more facts then the ones you are interested in. I will tailor the tour based on your specific interests, and I will always give you choices: we can go here or there, which one is more interesting to you? Or you can let me make all the decisions. My preference is for customized tours where we go deep into the culture of San Francisco using the sights of this scenic city as our backdrop. Here is what I can promise you if you tour with me. I will not be flaky. When I make a commitment, I will keep it. I will be on time. I will not push any stores or vendors or restaurants onto you. I will be happy to make suggestions and give you advise, IF asked. I will pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the city of San Francisco. If you need to be picked up or dropped off at the airport, it will cost you $50 extra each way. We will primarily do our touring in an Uber. Now a little bit about myself. I am completely fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Gujrati. I was a docent at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco for over 20 years, so I have tons of experience giving entertaining tours. I have traveled all over Asia, Europe, America, Canada, Middle East, Far East, China, South America, Japan, you name it. My interests include wine, coffee, gourmet food, art and design, fashion, and travel. I am a Parsi Zoroastrian (Google it!) and I will fill you in on that if you are interested. So enough about me and I hope to connect with you soon on a very enjoyable, quirky, not too manic tour of this city I call home. Studied European and American art history extensively. Was a docent with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for 20 years. Worked at Bonham's in their vintage carpets department. I will not be driving, but I can accompany you in your car as a step-up guide, or we will be taking Ubers and taxis for short rides from location to location. Uber rides will be paid for by the guest. Here is a 1 minute video of a walking tour I gave recently (September 6th 2025) used with permission of the travelers. https://x.com/composiohq/status/1966269355639058449 and here is another version of it https://www.tiktok.com/@insidecomposio/video/7549045208520887607 See you soon on one of my tours!

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Ader G.

Overview of your San Francisco tour

A day filled with 3 fantastic adventures, which I used to love as a child and still love as a grownup: Our first stop will be Pier 39, to visit the famously large Sea Lions, who bark, bathe in the sun, and charm their way to our hearts. I will fill you in on their secrets. We will then meander through Pier 39s scores of specialty stores. Next, a short walk to the Ferry Building, which is filled with culinary delights such as: Cow Girl Creamery, Blue Bottle Coffee, Dandelion Chocolate etc. We will eat our al fresco lunch on the wharf, with the scenic Bay Bridge keeping us company. Afterwards, more ambling through the food stalls, and specialty shops, imbibing in their samples. And then the Exploratorium, a truly fantastic family experience where YOU become the explorer and the lab is your playground. The Exploratorium is filled with interactive exhibits for awe-inspiring moments, like the Cubatron Core with its cascading colors, Echo Tubes for us to shout our lungs out & Anti-Gravity mirrors to levitate.

Your San Francisco tour itinerary

Meeting point: We can meet anywhere in San Francisco to start the tour. You can decide on the start time & the meeting point. Alternatively, we can meet on site, by Pier 39. Tour time: 5h - we will tour 2h before lunch & 2h after lunch. We can skip lunch if you want to. Main attractions: - Pier 39 - sea lions watching & souvenir shopping; - the Ferry Building: exploration & lunch with a view of Treasure Island, Alcatraz & Bay Bridge; - the Exploratorium: interactive exhibits. Transportation: walking + Uber rides. Uber rides will be paid for by the guest. EVERYTHING in the tour can be customized to your liking.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Taxi

Uber ride to and from your pickup and drop off location to the Pier 39, or we can meet there directly. For cruise terminal passengers, we will take a short walk to the starting point of our tour.

What's included
Other: Guide services
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Exploratorium Tickets: Adults (18-64) - $29.95 Seniors (65+)/ students/ youth (13-17) - $24.95 Children (4-12) - $19.95 Children (3 & under) - FREE - Pickup or drop off to and from San Francisco airport can be arranged. Please contact me prior to booking for details. - Uber ride to and from your pickup and drop off location to Pier 39 will be paid for by the guest.
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Meeting location

The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: At Pier 39 if we meet on site, at the entrance to the "Only In San Francisco" store. For cruise terminal passengers, we will take a short walk to the starting point of our tour.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
807620
Languages
English
Hindi
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in San Francisco best suited for?

This private tour in San Francisco is perfect for inquisitive minds and those who enjoy a mix of relaxation and adventure. It's especially suitable for families, as the Exploratorium offers interactive exhibits that are great for kids. Travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Ader G. for deeper insights into the city will also find this tour appealing.

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