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.Randall, did a very good job. He is very throughful and care for us, making sure we are comfortable as most expect have our 1st experience of a cold summer. Good job Randall
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear Randall took great care of you and helped make your first experience of a chilly summer a comfortable one. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
sameer lengade 8 reviews·5 photos just now New My wife and I took the Yosemite and Sequoia full day tour. We had a wonderful time. Brian our guide was amazing and had many interesting stories that kept me awake for the whole bus ride. My wife and I had an excellent time and Brian kept us engaged and laughing the whole time. Brian's passion for the area comes out in his trip and we would do it again. Thanks again Brian, your inside info on Yosemite and bathroom rating system were the game changers.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you and your wife had an excellent time on the Yosemite and Sequoia tour. It’s great to know that Brian’s stories, humor, and passion made the experience even more memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—especially about the bathroom rating system! We’d love to welcome you both on another adventure in the future.
The woods, wineries, and the bridge being not too foggy were all a great experience for a day! Our tour guide Dustin was great!
Thanks for sharing! We’re glad you had a great day exploring the woods, wineries, and even got a clear view of the bridge. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to Dustin—he’ll appreciate it!
Had a great time, Dustin was our tour guide and he was wiredly funny and no-nonsense.. kept us ok time and also when possible gave us more time too.. overall will recommend
Thanks for the great feedback! We're glad you had a fun time with Dustin—his quirky humor and no-nonsense style definitely make for a memorable day. Appreciate the recommendation!
The tour with Dustin to Muir and wine country was incredible. He was funny but professional, established the rules without being overbearing. Highly recommend him as a tour guide.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with Dustin—his perfect mix of humor and professionalism really sets the tone for a fantastic experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Dustin was great . Took the napa and muir woods tour. Dustin made it really enjoyable
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Napa and Muir Woods tour with Dustin—he really knows how to make the day both fun and memorable. We’ll be sure to let him know he made a great impression!
Dustin was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable
Thanks for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time with Dustin—his knowledge and passion for the area really make a difference. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback!
Great tour. Dustin was a great guide and was very creative to overcome the traffic situation. Overall a great day with good a selection of wines after the calm of Muir Woods.
Thanks for the great feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the tour and that Dustin helped make the day smooth and memorable—even with traffic.
Gino was full of entertaining stories - historic and otherwise - on our Yosemite tour today. We appreciated his efforts with our rather quiet (and I think English-not-first-language) group. We also definitely appreciated his confident driving on those crazy roads.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear Gino’s entertaining stories and confident driving made your Yosemite tour memorable, especially with your group’s unique dynamics. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Dustin was a fantastic driver and tour guide - full of information and entertaining along the way! Highly recommended!
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear Dustin made your tour both informative and fun. Highly appreciate the recommendation!
Randall was very nice! :)
Thanks for the lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a great time with Randall — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Great tour experience! Randall was so kind and explained a lot of stories from the city!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and Randall’s storytelling.
This was the perfect nature trip for me as a frequent visitor to San Francisco city. Our guide Gino ensured we saw all the sights, gave interesting commentary, stuck to timings but gave flexibility as needed and prioritised our safety on and off the bus. The park was like a fairy tale to me and I’m so glad I bought my bathers to swim in the cool water of the Merced River after hot summer hike around Yosemite. Watch the time though, other people rely on you to be punctual.
Thanks so much for your kind words! We're glad Gino helped make your Yosemite trip feel like a fairy tale. A swim in the Merced River after a summer hike sounds perfect! And yes—being on time really helps everyone enjoy the day. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
We enjoyed our tour with Dustin Rotstein. First off, Dustin was very friendly, went straight to the facts and was very knowledgeable. We started our tour with Muir Woods. WOW! Everyone must go check out the Redwoods. So amazing! So much history and beauty in these woods. I was completely amazed. Then we continued to Sonoma Valley for wine tasting. Sonoma Valley is so beautiful and they produce great wine! Onto Napa Valley, again great wine tasting. Dustin being in the culinary industry un the past provided us with great recommendations of where to eat at Sonoma Plaza, and had great wine starting stops. Being from Canada, and not being able to purchase wine from my favorite U.S regions is sad, but was such a great day. We took advantage of tasting great wine. I hope to be back in the future. Great job an reigning us all in Dustin and keeping us in-line and on-time. Your knowledge was greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable day exploring Muir Woods, Sonoma, and Napa with Dustin. His background in the culinary world definitely adds something special to the experience, and we’re glad his recommendations enhanced your visit. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him—it means a lot to know his knowledge, timing, and friendly guidance made the day unforgettable. We hope you’ll be back again soon for more adventures (and wine tastings)!
Sharon was a brilliant guide and the day was good fun. I know 15 hours seems long but really didn't feel it. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that Sharon made the 15-hour day feel smooth and enjoyable. Her energy and guidance really do make a difference. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Our group of 11 people from Baltimore MD had a great time! Sharon is very nice and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for sharing! We're thrilled to hear your group from Baltimore had a great time. Sharon will be happy to know her kindness and knowledge helped make your experience memorable. We hope to welcome you all back for another adventure soon!
We just returned from an amazing trip to Yosemite and our experience with Sharon was outstanding! She was an exceptional driver, extremely careful and attentive on the road. Her communication was top-notch - she kept us informed every step of the way. Sharon's easygoing nature made the trip even more enjoyable. We highly recommend her!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing Yosemite trip and that Sharon helped make it outstanding. Her safe driving, clear communication, and easygoing personality are all things we truly value, and we're thrilled they made a difference in your experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
Dustin was an amazing tour guide! He was very friendly, funny, and informational. Would highly recommend Dustin :)
Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a fun and informative experience with Dustin. His friendly personality and humor definitely make tours more memorable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him—thanks again for recommending him!
Dustin was great guide. We enjoyed the tour. Good balance between informative and letting you explore.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Dustin struck the right balance between sharing great information and giving you time to explore. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
Dustin was funny, knowledgeable, and a great guide. I would highly recommend him if you plan to do a Napa and Sonoma wineries tour.
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We're so glad to hear that Dustin made your Napa and Sonoma tour both fun and informative. We'll be sure to let him know how much you appreciated his guiding. Cheers to great wine and even better company!
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