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The designation "SFTGG Certified Guide" means the individual has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the Guild's professional development program, including passing rigorous written and oral examinations, and documenting extensive tour experience.

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Lauren Zina John I am a volunteer walking tour guide with San Francisco City Guides focused on the Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Garden.
I also do tours of Sacred Spaces of San Francisco--taking visitors on walking tours in and around churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious sites.
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SFTGG Certified Guide Ted Bagaman Organized and animated tour guide/tour director Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Maggie's Amazing Tours I’m passionate about creating meaningful and memorable experiences that go beyond the typical sightseeing checklist. I love weaving together history, local culture, architecture, and hidden stories to help visitors see the city through a more personal lens. Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Ed Franklin I provide professional tour guide services for individuals and groups. I try to engage folks with humor and historical fact; there’s lots to share about our wonderful area. Start with a packaged tour or create one just for your needs. Commercial accounts a specialty.
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Alison Merrill Hello/Bonjour! French, English: over-the-road, city tours, wine country, Monterey, California.
Students, seniors, corporate, walking tours, bike rides, airport meets, incentive staff. Read More
Amido Rapkin German & English speaking, I am available as a Freelance Tour Guide, Tour Manager and Consultant in and around San Francisco for group - and FIT travel with a strong back ground in all aspects of tour & business travel organization. Read More
Lani Slonim I am a free lance tour manager and guide. I'm both SFTGG certified and an ITMI (International Tour Management Institute) graduate with over 25 years experience leading both over-the-road and local Bay Area tours. I am fluent in German. Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Wendy Wason Life time traveler. I was born and raised in France. I speak, read, and write French, German, Spanish, and some Russian. I have traveled to Russia, China, Pakistan, India, Peru, Mexico, Canada, Western Europe. Read More
San Francisco Walks What’s it REALLY like to live in San Francisco? How do San Franciscans dine, shop, exercise, socialize and relax?

Stroll through San Francisco neighborhoods for the “local” experience you won’t find in a travel guide. Our temperate Mediterranean climate and evocative fog combine to enhance a lifestyle seldom experienced.

Gain a true appreciation for this rich and unique blend of hi-tech and old world goodness called San Francisco.
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SFTGG Certified Guide Greg Quist Most importantly, I have a great sense humor and am a lot of fun to be with. Having travelled the world, I can almost always relate to the people of the world, their politics, histories, geographies and so on. And, I am very good with people and regard and take care of my guests as if they are my family.


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SFTGG Certified Guide DBSTOURS Highly educated, professional, SFTGG certified tour guide. Bilingual French/ English. Specializing in local neighborhood walks, architecture, murals, history and art, foodie tours, LGBTQ history. Also a California and national Tour Director, specializing in national parks, American history, geography, geology and agriculture. Experience in all areas of the US. Senior tours, student tours, tour coordinator for on demand tours. Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Heather White, Spark Experiences 15+ Years Hosting Discerning Guests
Professional Tour Director and Guide specializing in Luxury Private Tours, Leisure Travel, Higher Education and Corporate Facilitation. Driver guide, program manager and facilitator. Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Jason Cohen Jason *literally* wrote the book for San Francisco tours. His "Tour Guide’s Guide to San Francisco" is a training manual used by other guides. Jason discovered early in life that he loves showing people around, and eventually he left the corporate world to follow that passion — sharing the incredible beauty and history of San Francisco with visitors. "Let me give your group a great tour, and provide a no-worry experience for you and your staff!" Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Traeger Tours Hi, I'm Sharon Traeger, of Traeger Tours. I've been a tour guide and a member of the San Francisco Tour Guide Guild since 2011. I love showing visitors and residents alike the city of San Francisco and its surroundings. I'm happy to customize my tours, depending on the interests and preferences of all my visitors. Join me for a walking tour, a public transportation tour, a motorcoach tour, or even a private tour in a luxury vehicle. We'll enjoy the hills, the fog, the Bay, the history, the culture, the art, the architecture, the food and the wine in our special neighborhoods Read More
SFTGG Certified Guide Evonne Hopkins Ready for an unforgettable adventure? With a deep knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area, a talent for thinking on my feet (and occasionally dancing on them), and guided by the motto, 'Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape,' I specialize in turning tours into memorable journeys. Whether you're a student group, senior adventurers, or VIP, I’m here to share laughter, learning, and lasting memories! Read More
Ghost Guide Melanie Walking Ghost Tours of Nob Hill, Union Square, and The Theater District. Walking Gold Rush Historical Tours. Driving Tours San Francisco Bay Area. Currently writing a walking ghost tour of the Mission District. Read More
Heather Cassell at Go Roam Tours Heather Cassell is the founder, CEO, and lead guide of Go Roam Tours, leading immersive walks through San Francisco that celebrate women and gender-expansive changemakers. An award-winning journalist and publisher of Girls That Roam, she has covered travel across five continents specializing in LGBTQ+ and women’s journeys for 15+ years. When not writing or guiding tours, Heather is often planning her next adventure. Read More