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Private tour in San Francisco Heather W
Silicon Valley Step on Guide for Chartered Groups
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HELLO FRIENDS and WELCOME to my home town! :) As a San Francisco Bay Area native, I'm passionate about sharing the very best of my home with guests. We are blessed to have some of the most beautiful scenery and dynamic culture in the world. I've been a Certified Guide and Tour Director for +12 YEARS. I can honestly say my education, enthusiasm and unique vehicle set me apart from other guides in the area. My guests especially enjoy visiting the areas most memorable locations from the back seat of a beautiful, fully loaded TESLA MODEL X SUV. The Teslas are such a fun and stylish cars to spend the day in. I'm also happy to demo many of the exciting (and constantly evolving) new tech features that make these vehicles so unique! Trained as a teacher, I believe we enjoy learning most through good stories! Eventually I left the classroom and now combine my love of teaching and travel to serve visitors coming to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Muir Woods and Wine Country. When I'm not home, I also lead guests in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and Europe for a 5-star global tour operator (so I know good service! ;) In my free time, I enjoy cooking classes, taking day-trips, and hiking with my 2 rescue dogs. A true San Franciscan at heart, the two things that get me out of bed in the morning are fresh-roasted coffee and warm sourdough bread. If you want to know where to eat well in the area, I'm happy to share recommendations with all my guests, as well as share tips and tricks for your independent exploration time! CA State authorized professional driver (TCP#: 38497). Commercially registered, licensed and insured. Muir Woods Commercially Use Authorization Permit in good standing. Certified Guide, San Francisco Tour Guide Guild (SFTGG) Certified Travel Ambassador, San Francisco Travel Certified Travel Ambassador, Sonoma County Travel Certified Tour Director and Guide, International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) Member & Conference Presenter, International Association of Tour Directors and Guides (IATDG) MA Education, University of San Francisco and UC Berkeley (Joint) BA Political Science and Global Studies, UC Santa Barbara (Double, Magna Cum Laude) I love all babies but am not able to accommodate pets or families with small children under 4 years old in the Tesla.
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Overview of your San Francisco tour
This tour will show you the top highlights, and a few secret spots, of Silicon Valley! Experience the birthplace of High Tech as we know it, and understand the story behind the industry that shapes our modern lives! As with all of my tours, this completely private experience moves at your pace, according to the needs and interests of your traveling party. Activities will also be based on day of the week, traffic and your time constraints (if any). We can use your existing group vehicle, OR I can facilitate a chartered vehicle with one of my trusted local partners. They provide clean and luxurious vehicles with professional driver, at FAIR PRICES!
Your San Francisco tour itinerary
Your visit will include a curated selection of stops that may include the Apple Headquarters Visitor Center, Googleplex Campus, Computer History Museum, Stanford University, Santa Row, and others. Time allowing, we may also be able to stop in some local's "hang-outs" where companies have been born, deals made and big ideas became billion dollars businesses! **Note:** This tour can be customized to your preference, please ask me for a quote and I will send you a customized tour.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Please note: this option is for group tours operating with a chartered vehicle (ie-sprinter or motorcoach ONLY). This is not intended for groups in private vehicles or rental cars. As a step on guide, I will happily join your group in your existing charter transportation. Please just make sure there is a functional microphone for my use! If you have not already made arrangements for your vehicle, I would be pleased to help facilitate this with one of my trusted local providers.
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