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Skip the bus. Private tours for groups of up to 6 — fully customized, door to door.
Guiding SF since 2011 | 200+ five-star reviews | 100% private — groups of 6 or under
About Us
Private Tours With a Personal Touch
Eric has been guiding visitors through San Francisco since 2011, longer than most tour companies have existed. He founded Eric’s VIP Tours in 2015 with one simple belief: a private guide changes everything. With Eric, you get access to neighborhoods, viewpoints, and local spots that bus tours simply drive past or are unable to access. Your pace, your interests, your day. Every tour runs in a comfortable private SUV, for groups of up to six. You're in good hands from the moment Eric picks you up to the moment he drops you off.
Our Tours & Services
SF City Tour — 4 hrs · $475
See San Francisco the way locals do. Eric takes you through the city's iconic landmarks and hidden gems from the Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies to Lombard Street, Twin Peaks, and the Mission art alleys. Private tours go where the big buses can't. Stops for photos, stories, and anything that catches your eye along the way.
SF Ultimate Combo — 7 hrs · $750
The best introduction to the Bay Area, all in one day. Start with the full San Francisco city tour, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge into Muir Woods for some serious redwood therapy, and finish with a stroll through the waterfront town of Sausalito. Three experiences, one private vehicle, zero rushing.
Muir Woods & Sausalito — 4 hrs · $475
Just north of the city, the world changes completely. Walk among ancient coast redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument, then head down to Sausalito — a picturesque waterfront town with houseboats, galleries, and great spots for lunch. You decide the pace.
Big Sur, Carmel & Monterey — 9 hours · from $1,000
One of the most scenic drives in the world with someone who knows every stop. Head down the coast to Monterey's Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, the 17-Mile Drive, and the charming village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, then continue south to the dramatic cliffs and ocean views of Big Sur. Drive worth every mile!
Wine Country — 8–9 hours · from $850
A full day in California wine country, tailored entirely to you. Visit 3–5 wineries across Napa Valley, Sonoma, or both — whether you're chasing bold Rutherford Cabs, Russian River Pinot Noir, or Carneros Chardonnay. Stop for lunch along the way. Eric handles the driving so your group can enjoy the day properly.
Yosemite — 12–13 hrs · $1,300
The crown jewel of the US national park system, your way. Eric takes you deep into Yosemite Valley — Giant Sequoias, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome views, and granite walls with climbers clinging to them. You set the pace. Multi-day Yosemite trips also available.
Custom Tours — 4hr min · from $120/hr
Have something specific in mind? Eric can build a tour around almost any request — fresh oysters in Tomales Bay, SUPing on Lake Tahoe, Star Wars theme tour, or anything else the Bay Area has to offer. Get in touch and we'll plan it together!
“This was the best one-day city tour we have ever had! ”
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