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.
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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.
What reviewers say
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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.
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What people say
AliceUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-10-11 ·
★★★★★
It was a nice experience throughout
It was a nice experience throughout. Gino was such a great guide and driver, best part of this day.
Only thing, there was not a lot of free time and few stops have been missed. Apart from that it was a good day out :)
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-11-04
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that you had a nice day and that Gino made the tour special for you. We also appreciate your feedback about the timing and missed stops — it’s very helpful as we look for ways to improve future tours.
Loved the opportunity to see all the highlights of Yosemite.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2026-03-21
Thank you for your review!
We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing the highlights of Yosemite. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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Sara OrtegaCosta Rica · 1 review · Experienced 2025-09-26 ·
★★★★★
super well organized
thanks Andy
Reply from Extranomical Tours2026-03-21
Thank you for your review!
We’re glad to hear Andy made your experience a great one. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
Kristine DimaunahanUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-09-27 ·
★★★★★
Amazing views in the park!
The drive was long but overall - the tour was amazing! The park is very relaxing and the tour itself is very informative, thanks to Gino! He pointed out a lot of sceneries that are worth to be seen and even stopped to allow us for pictures. Thanks for the experience!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2026-03-21
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that, despite the long drive, you had an amazing experience and found the tour both relaxing and informative. It’s great to know Gino made the journey even more special by pointing out scenic spots and making time for photos. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Thank you for joining us!
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customerUnited States · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-09-17 ·
★★★★★
Fun day!
This was a great tour! Ben was awesome, and it was a fantastic day. Don’t bother with the lunch. It was very good, but there are so many options to choose from, that are a better value for the money. Overall a wonderful day.
It was great to get the chance to go to Yosemite, as I only had 1 day available in San Francisco. The drive is long and takes around 5 hours to get there, even when you think you’ve made it, the bus takes a long time to climb the spiralling slopes.
We got dropped for time at the main viewpoints but time was a bit rushed at some sites.
I thought our tour guide seemed inexperienced and I didn’t trust that I could ask her many or any questions that she couldn’t answer by reading off signposts.
Our bus had problems on the way back and we stopped many times so the tour guide could speak on the phone to what sounded like a mechanic, calls that were broadcasted to the entire bus. This made people on the bus feel uneasy and it wasn’t a nice way to be spending the journey back sitting stationary in the dark on the side of steep mountain sides.
All in all it was still a very cool experience and the guide did her best. I think they should have a driver and a guide, not just 1 person doing it all, especially if they’re inexperienced.
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YukoUnited States · 3 reviews · Experienced 2025-09-04 ·
★★★★★
Glenda was great!!!! 9/4 and 9/6
Our tour guide and a driver was Ms. Glenda. She was knowledgeable, funny and reliable. You will be lucky if she is your tour guide!
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Nathan SepeUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-28 ·
★★★★★
Brian the GOAT
Brian was great. Super energetic and educational trip glad we did it with him and not on our own! randall with a lowercase r told some lies but he ight ig.
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KayeUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-16 ·
★★★★★
Keith is king
Keith our driver was very knowledgeable of local area. We enjoyed seeing the sights of San Francisco. Was disappointed with the fog but that can’t be helped.
Very organised and comfortable.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour with Keith and found everything organized and comfortable. Sorry the fog hid some of the views—San Francisco likes to keep a little mystery—but we’re happy you still enjoyed seeing the city’s sights with us.
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TMUnited States · 6 reviews · Experienced 2025-08-11 ·
★★★★★
Randall was a great driver and guide
Randall was a great driver and guide. He was knowledgeable, personable, and overall great guy. (He even gifted us a bottle of sparkling wine for our 30th anniversary!). Wineries and Muir Woods were good choices. We enjoyed them all. However, we purchased the "gourmet lunch and wine pairing" - we did not enjoy this. [PLEASE be sure to read update below1] The server practically threw the plates at us. The "cheese board" was three tiny bits of cheese (not even bites) and some not ripe fruit. The Caesar salad wasn't bad, nor was the chicken. But we ordered two different entrees and received two of the same. Most importantly, the wine pairings were advertised as 3 ounce pours. These were typical tastings - 1.5 to 2 ounces at most (and I doubt that much). I would never do another add-on like this with Extranomical. They don't seem to be involved in this and leave it all to a third party vendor who could have cared less, it seemed. Was definitely NOT worth the additional $80.
UPDATE: I changed my rating of the experience to 5 stars after Extranomical contacted me as soon as they saw this review (by phone, text, and email!). They were apologetic, assured me they were meeting internally about my concerns, and that they would follow that by meeting with the third party vendor who provided the lunch to determine if they would remain a partner. In addition, they refunded the cost of the lunch. I have used Extranomical before this and I would use them again. They acted appropriately and professionally when faced with the feedback above.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your day with Randall and that the wineries and Muir Woods were a highlight. We also truly appreciate your honest feedback about the lunch experience. Your updated rating and kind words about our response mean a lot, and we’re grateful for your trust in joining us again.
Joanna CecíliaUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-09 ·
★★★★★
Dustin is the goat! 10/10 would recommend
Dustin was our tour guide and he was the goat!
Took the time to walk us through main landmarks and explain how to explore things. 10/10!
Also cherry of the cake is that he’s super funny. Highly recommend!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thanks for sharing this awesome review! We're so glad to hear Dustin made your tour both fun and informative. He’ll be thrilled to know you enjoyed his guidance and humor. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Vince AUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-09 ·
★★★★★
Dustin our guide was great
Dustin our guide was great! Knowledgeable and energy and attitude from start to end was ten. Thank you for the experience. The bus was hot because the AC was not working the best but that was not his fault.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed Dustin’s energy, knowledge, and positive attitude throughout the tour. We’re sorry to hear about the AC issue on the bus and appreciate your understanding that it was out of his control. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Mariam MelkonyanUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-09 ·
★★★★★
Dustin was our tour guide
Dustin was our tour guide, he did a great job, lots of fun!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you for sharing! We're glad you had lots of fun with Dustin as your guide. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Megan KavanaughUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-09 ·
★★★★★
We had a great time with Dustin!
We had a great time with Dustin!! He was very informative and funny! Wineries were great. Truly enjoyed the tour overall. 5 stars!!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you for the glowing 5-star review! We're so glad you had a great time with Dustin and enjoyed both the wineries and the tour overall.
Thanks for sharing! We’re glad you had a good experience with Dustin.
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Brian FalkUnited States · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-04 ·
★★★★★
Was a great tourism experience out of…
Was a great tourism experience out of the city. Seats were comfortable, and each stop was uniquely enjoyable. Our tour guide, Randall, was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you had such a great experience outside the city and that Randall’s enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour even more enjoyable.
What a wonderful day we had at Yosemite and Giant Sequoias on July 15 2025.
Scott was our tour guide he kept us well informed and up to date, he even came looking for us when it looked like we were not going to make it back to the bus at the Sequoias bringing us some fresh water! We made it with 5 min to spare
Thanks so much Scott we really enjoyed our day and would certainly recommend Extranomical to anyone going to San Francisco
, hope to see you again one day.
The Aussies .
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-08-20
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful day at Yosemite and the Giant Sequoias. Scott will be so pleased to know his care and attention made your tour even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure the next time you’re in San Francisco.
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