Definition:ex·tra·nom·i·cal /ˌikˈstranämikəl-/adjectiveextranomical 1. awesome, greater than expected or remarkable value."the extranomical tour was one of the best days of my life!"Synonyms: extraordinary, astronomical, amazingExtranomical Tours, founded in 2002, is a San Francisco sightseeing tour company that specializes in tours for people who generally do not like to take tours. Our clientele is very independent and likes to venture to places where most tour companies don't go to. Due to the small size of our groups, our guests receive a more personalized and exclusive experience from us. Our tours offer a distinct "traveling with friends" feel, so that most people interact with each other and so we are able to visit locations larger vehicles do not. For example, we have a short hike up to the Giant Sequoia grove on our one day Yosemite tour from San Francisco. On our California wine country tours, we visit small family-owned boutique wineries (too small for large buses) that produce such limited quantities you can only buy their wine at their winery!We are fully insured and licensed by the State of California Public Utilities Commission and are regulated and inspected annually by the California Highway Patrol. We are proud members in good standing at the San Francisco Travel Association. All of our drivers are drug tested at the time of hire as well as at random times throughout the year. We make sure that our vehicles are always in excellent mechanical condition by inspecting daily and keeping a rigid maintenance schedule.We train all of our guides one-on-one to make sure that they are knowledgeable, courteous, and most of all, safe. All of our guides are also friendly, informative, and experienced. We test drivers on a periodical basis on their knowledge of the areas we visit. We also maintain a training program and a resource library for guides to stay current on relevant material.We carefully select the locations we explore on our tours to maximize your time and see the best of the best, while always maintaining an adventurous yet easy-going atmosphere. On our tours we have a comfortable amount of time where you are with the group, but we also give you enough time on your own so you can choose from different activities that interest you such as hiking, shopping, museums, or just taking in the beauty.We know you work hard all year long to take a vacation so we make sure to do everything in our power to make your tour a memory that you'll treasure for a lifetime!Happy travels,Extranomical Tours.
Written by the business, not verified by us.Extranomical Tours (www.extranomical.com) has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 200 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 96% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 57% of negative reviews; 50 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-12.
Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently share that the tour guides are incredibly friendly, exceptionally knowledgeable, and skilled at keeping everyone entertained and fully informed throughout the long daily journeys. Travelers really enjoy exploring the astonishingly beautiful natural sights and deeply appreciate the well-organized stops along the way. Some reviewers were not happy with the logistics, specifically mentioning rushed schedules at major viewpoints and occasional pickup complications at the start of the tour. A few other people also felt that the itinerary provided too little free time for independent exploration, leaving them wishing for longer visits at specific scenic locations.
Auto-generated from all reviews of this business. For reference only.Dustin was knowledgeable and funny. One of the best tours. It exceeded my expectations.
Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear the tour exceeded your expectations and that Dustin's knowledge and humor made it one of the best. We’ll be sure to pass along your praise—he’ll be delighted to hear it!
We had a great time with Dustin! He was very knowledgeable and made the trip fun.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you had a great time with Dustin—his knowledge and fun personality truly make a difference. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Sharon is absolutely great. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience. There were some issues on the tour bus but Sharon did her best to make us feel safe and comfortable.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Sharon made your experience so enjoyable despite the bus issues. Her calm and caring approach truly sets her apart. We'll be sure to share your appreciation with her—and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
We went on the tour to Yosemite from San Francisco. Our tour guide Sharon was exceptionally good. Unfortunately our bus had an issue which caused a slight delay but Sharon was amazing and kept us updated and did her best to ensure we saw everything and had a great time. The stops at the supermarket were fine, it gave enough time to grab something to eat and visit the toilets. Although we arrived back later than expected Sharon drove extremely carefully and we all felt safe because of the weather conditions. I would definitely recommend this tour as a one day overview of Yosemite, it is breathtaking!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day at Yosemite and that Sharon made the experience smooth and enjoyable despite the minor bus issue. Her calm communication, careful driving, and dedication to making sure everyone had a great time truly reflect the care we aim to provide on every tour. We’re glad the supermarket stops were convenient and that you still had the chance to take in Yosemite’s breathtaking beauty. Thank you for recommending us—we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Brian Sugrue made our trip so nice and enjoyable! He was kind and understanding of everyone's needs and gave amazing presentations of each place I felt like I could talk to him comfortably throughout the whole trip! Highly recommend taking his tours and seeing Yosemite in a different way that is organized and lovely! Thank you Brian!!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that Brian made your trip to Yosemite so enjoyable and memorable. His kindness, attentiveness, and engaging presentations truly help bring the experience to life. We’ll make sure he sees your wonderful feedback—he’ll be so glad to know he made such a positive impact. Thanks again for traveling with us!
Great wine country tour! We were guided by Alberto through Napa, Sonoma and Muir woods. It was a great relaxing experience. Alberto is a personable, funny, and very knowledgeable tour leader providing lots of history and wine knowledge all in a relatable presentation. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun day visiting wine country!! Would absolutely do again!
Thank you for the glowing feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a relaxing and enriching day with Alberto. His fun, approachable style and deep knowledge truly elevate the experience—and it’s wonderful to know he helped make your wine country tour memorable. We’d love to have you join us again for another adventure!
The bus had some issues, so we arrived in Yosemite much later than planned. As a result, the entire tour felt rushed, and we didn’t have enough time to fully enjoy each spot. To make matters worse, we got to the restaurant so late that it was already closed. It was honestly quite shocking—we ended up grabbing some cold food from a nearby grocery store around 10 p.m. just to avoid hungry. And also arrived at the hotel aroung 11pm-12am. So feel bad and exhausted.
Dining twice a day in the grocery: this is the worst tour Ive ever experienced.. Sharon was really kind and delightful, however I cannot understand why this tour dropped us at the grocery (safeway) and let us to eat breakfast/dinner here.. grocery foods are very sucks you know.. but there are no options. Also overall tour today was delayed because of the bus condition, so we will arrive our home (San Jose) around 12am. Since the bus had some issue, driver drove very slowly. This is very tiring..
This was a well planned and enjoyable full day tour. Sharon our driver/guide was amazing. She made it a memorable day for us.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear you had a memorable day and that Sharon made the experience special. She's truly dedicated to creating smooth and enjoyable tours. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
Alberto is an incredible guide and such a kind person! I’m beyond thrilled that I booked this tour, it was the perfect escape from the chaos. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear Alberto made your tour such a standout experience. He truly has a gift for making guests feel at ease while keeping things fun and informative. We’re so glad you chose to spend your day with us!
We went on the Yosemite tour with Dustin as our tour guide. It was the highlight of our trip to San Francisco! Dustin was so funny, accommodating, and knowledgable. We strongly recommend this tour! “Dustin good!” - from Sweden
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear the Yosemite tour with Dustin was the highlight of your San Francisco trip. He's truly one of a kind—funny, informative, and always going the extra mile for our guests. We’ll be sure to pass your message along, especially the memorable "Dustin good!"—Sweden approved! Hope to see you again on another adventure!
Dustin was an absolute legend. He is a value to the business. He was safe informative fun and helpful. You can tell Dustin enjoys his work. Yosemite was incredible.
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We're so glad you had an incredible time at Yosemite and that Dustin made it even more memorable. You're absolutely right—his passion for what he does shines through, and we're lucky to have him on our team. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Alberto was fantastic and very jovial. He kept us engaged with his jokes and smoothen the journey.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Alberto's humor and upbeat energy helped make your journey more enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your feedback with him—he’ll be thrilled to know he made a great impression. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Dustin did an awesome job! His music was on point and commentary was informative but not excessive. Excellent tour!
Thank you for sharing this! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour with Dustin—he has a great way of setting the mood with music while keeping things engaging and informative. We'll definitely pass along your feedback to him!
Very good tour and a witty narrative from Dustin with interesting bits of info. The wine tour was fun and the wineries were gems! Highly recommend to anyone with a full day to spare.
Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and Dustin's witty commentary—it really adds to the experience! Happy to know the wineries were a highlight too. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Dustin is a wealth of information and loved his sense of humor. I would highly recommend taking a tour with him! Thank you Dustin for a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time with Dustin. His knowledge and humor definitely make for a memorable experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to him!
Dustin was a great guide. We loved Mayo and Ru Vango vineyards.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Dustin and had a great time at Mayo and Ru Vango vineyards. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback to him—he’ll be happy to hear it!
Dustin was a GREAT guide! He told us all kinds of facts and details on the way out to Muir Woods and the wineries, and tossed in a lot of funny humor along the way. Muir Woods was absolutely beautiful and the three wineries were awesome. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time exploring Muir Woods and the wineries with Dustin. His mix of knowledge and humor definitely helps make the day special. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Dustin was an excellent tour guide. We got more wine tastings than the usual ones. He has a great sense of humor and made the experience even better. He also knows a lot of history and likes sharing it. The bus was full and everyone was respectful of timing. I’d definitely recommend the tour.
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Dustin helped make it extra special with his humor and historical insights. It’s always a bonus when the group vibes well and stays on time too! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
Dustin was a wonderful guide and driver! He was informative and funny. My mom and I truly enjoyed the tour. Only one negative feedback was that the tour bus smelled so bad with the cleaning chemical or room fragrance. It was very strong. Other than that, the tour was well money worth and I’m glad we signed up!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your mom had a great time with Dustin—he really does bring a fun and informative energy to the tour. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the bus scent. We're sorry it was overwhelming, and we'll definitely pass this along to our operations team to ensure a more comfortable experience for future guests. We're glad the overall experience was worth it, and we hope to welcome you back again!
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