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.
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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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Dustin was great fun and provided us with plethora of complimentary snacks alomg the way. While the trip was great overall experience of the Yosemite, we didn't get a lot of indepth of any particular spot (very little hiking) for obvious time constrains. But for one day, it would be hard to spend time more optimally than with Extranomical tours:)
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you had a fun day with Dustin (and the snacks!) and made the most of your time in Yosemite. You're right—covering such a vast park in one day has its limits, but we're happy to hear it still felt well spent. We hope you’ll join us again for a deeper dive next time!
We had a great time on the Yosemite Tour. There was lots of great sightseeing and long hike. Dustin was a funny driver with great knowledge on the history of Yosemite and California! Went to grocery stores for food.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you had a great time exploring Yosemite and appreciated the mix of scenic views and hiking. Dustin’s humor and knowledge definitely make the journey even more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
Lots of great information!
Our guide bought extra snacks and water for everyone which was nice,
Food stops could be better or maybe just skip dinner stop and get back to city sooner.Bus was a bit overcrowded and hot on the way back
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the guide’s insights and the thoughtful snacks. We’ll definitely take note of your comments about the dinner stop and bus comfort—appreciate the helpful suggestions!
Dustin did a awesome job of letting us know both history and how Yosemite was made into a national park as well as keeping its entertained on such a long trip
Great time beautiful majestic views
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the tour and that Dustin made the long journey both informative and entertaining. His passion for Yosemite’s history and natural beauty truly makes a difference. We hope the majestic views stay with you for a long time—thanks again for choosing to explore with us!
The tour to Muir Woods was great and the wineries were beautiful. Randall was a fantastic driver and guide.
He was so knowledgeable and taught me a lot. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone I know.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time exploring Muir Woods and the beautiful wineries with Randall. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and making each tour memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you or your friends on another adventure soon!
Had a great wine tasting day with our guide Randall. Very knowledgeable and friendly chap. Highly recommend him as a future tour guide.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad you had a wonderful wine tasting experience with Randall. His friendly personality and deep knowledge really help make the day special. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Randall was an incredible tour guide on our trip to Muir Woods and Wine Country! He really knew his stuff and was passionate both about the natural beauty and tranquility of Muir Woods as well as about the wines. He made sure to give us great restaurant recommendations in Sonoma Square and constantly checked in with everyone to ensure we were having a good time, a fine temperature on the bus, and not feeling motion sickness from the ride. Highly recommend!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Randall. His passion for both nature and wine truly shines through, and it's wonderful to know he went the extra mile to keep everyone comfortable and informed throughout the day. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—Randall will be delighted! Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Randall our tour guide was amazing.He explained the history of San Francisco and and even suggest restaurant for us to have lunch.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-14
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a great experience with Randall. His knowledge of San Francisco and thoughtful recommendations really do make a difference. We'll be sure to pass along your appreciation—he'll be happy to know he made your day even more enjoyable!
Love love love, Sharon. So enthusiastic. Impressive driving of the bus. She helped to make sure we did all the fun things. I really like that I got to see Yosemite, even though I only had one day to do it.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your Yosemite tour with Sharon. Her enthusiasm, expert driving, and dedication to making sure everyone has a great experience truly set her apart. We're so glad you were able to make the most of your one day in Yosemite — and that Sharon helped make it memorable!
Did the Muir Woods and Wine Country tour, would highly recommend. Dustin was a very likable and competent guide!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the Muir Woods and Wine Country tour. Dustin will be thrilled to hear your feedback — he's definitely one of a kind! We appreciate the recommendation.
Dustin was fantastic! Great tour, great knowledge and fun to talk to!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thanks so much for sharing! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time with Dustin — his knowledge and fun personality really make the tour special. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Great day at Muir Woods and wine tasting with Dustin.
Very informative and great host and driver.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a great day at Muir Woods and the wine tasting with Dustin. He's a fantastic guide, and we’re happy to hear he made your experience both informative and enjoyable. Cheers to more adventures ahead!
The best day out exploring Muir Woods, Sonoma and Napa valley wineries with Dustin. A super tour guide with a fabulous sense of humor. Very knowledgeable about the area, the wine and food. Wineries were beautiful, hospitable and generous. Highly recommend for a great day out with some superb wines.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day exploring Muir Woods, Sonoma, and Napa with Dustin. His humor, knowledge, and energy really make the experience special—and it sounds like the wineries didn’t disappoint either! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure soon.
Dustin explained everything very well and had a great sense of humor, really liked the winery choices and change of scenery. Overall awesome day :)
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for sharing this! We're so glad to hear you had an awesome day with Dustin—his sense of humor and thoughtful explanations definitely make a difference. Happy to know you enjoyed the winery selections and the beautiful change of scenery. Hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Dustin was an amazing guide, calm, organized, funny and knowledgeable. The tour was superenjoying, thank you so much!!! Highly recommend!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a super enjoyable experience with Dustin. His calm, organized, and fun approach truly makes the day special. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Dustin is the GOAT. We had a great time on his tour.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for the awesome shoutout! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Dustin — he’ll love hearing he’s the GOAT! His energy and passion always make for a fun and unforgettable experience. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Great tour! Dustin was great! Knowledgable and personable!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thanks for the great feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with Dustin. His mix of knowledge and warm personality really makes the day special. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Went on Muir Woods, Sonoma and Napa tour. Awesome! Dustin was awesome! Hilarious, and very knowledgeable as well. Ask for Dustin!!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you had an awesome time on the Muir Woods, Sonoma, and Napa tour. Dustin truly has a gift for making the day both informative and fun—we’ll definitely pass your kind words along to him. Great tip: asking for Dustin is always a good idea!
Dustin was so funny! Very knowledgeable also. Great time today!
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear you had such a great time with Dustin—his humor and knowledge really do make the day extra special. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words!
We loved seeing all that was to be seen in Yosemite. Gino was a great story teller and was entertaining.
Sad part was waiting for fellow passengers who were inconsiderate of time allowances- Gino was very patient.
Reply from Extranomical Tours2025-07-01
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Yosemite and that Gino’s storytelling and entertaining style added to the day. He’s truly great at keeping the group engaged. We understand how delays from fellow passengers can be frustrating, and we appreciate your patience as well—Gino's calm and professional handling of the situation means a lot to us. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
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