We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in San Francisco?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for San Francisco each week.

  • Save The Urban Safari
  • E-mail this page

The Urban Safari


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 636 attractions in San Francisco
Traveler Description: The Urban Safari's tour is humorous and informative at the same time. The tour guide has an attitude next to none (in a good way). They have a number... more »
Know about The Urban Safari? Share your expertise with other travelers. Add to this description now.
Attraction type: Tour
Address: San Francisco, CA
Tel: 415 282 5555; 866 697 2327

Reviews you can trust

[ Date ] [ Rating ]
Save Review
5 of 5 stars
carousel315   1 contribution
san jose
Nov 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Glen did a fantastic job touring our group around SF this afternoon - humorous, knowledgeable, and customized to the interests and needs of our multi-national group. He adapted the tour route on the fly. Is there anything he doesn't know about this city?? I'd highly recommend it - and I hear he does lots of different kinds of tours. I'd... more

fantastic
Save Review
5 of 5 stars
kayepAustralia   2 contributions
australia
Nov 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

had a great time very informative, the driver { sorry can't recall his name ] was fantastic & very informative more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
RandJKelso   1 contribution
Melbourne Australia
Nov 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Would suit all ages, loved the no fixed tour format, our guide Daniel was informative and funny and had great passion for SF. We toured some unusual parts of SF that are not in the tour guides. Would recommend to others. It was realiy Fun. R&J Kelso Melbourne Australia more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
WandaFl   3 contributions
FL
Nov 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you want a tour that is customized and exciting, this is the only way to go! Our guide Glenn, was not simply punching a time clock. One could sense his genuine enthusiasm, and he was tons of fun as well as very knowledgeable. Truly the only way to go!! more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
MelbournePhil   5 contributions
Melbourne
Nov 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

These guys are great. We had Glen the 'living legend' as our guide. Recommend to do this if you are an Aussie so you get to see the connections we have in SF. Don't hesitate on this. We did it in October 2009. A no rush tour where the group get to choose if they want to stay longer at... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
scubal0ver   30 contributions
Melbourne
Oct 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Others took the step on step off tours, we took the Urban Safari, with it's specially designed and zebra themed transport, rastafurian driver( with 33 years of the most fantastic dreadlocks) zany but information filled guide and HAD A BALL. There is no other way to say it, we saw it all, experienced it close up, and never left a... more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
LouiseYoung   3 contributions
Melbourne Australia
Oct 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This tour is great fun, interesting, quirky and a different way of seeing San Francisco. Rather than feeling like you are getting the same tour that every other person gets every other day, the tour will accommodate what your wishes are. The driver and tour guide are very friendly. The tour bus is something to be seen and is quite... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Too_Happy_Campers   1 contribution
San Bruno
Oct 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I recently played "tourist" in San Francisco. As Bay Area residents we are familiar with the usual attractions that one sees when visiting San Francisco. After reading an article in The Chronicle featuring the Urban Safari, we decided that it would be a new, different take on the city. We had a blast!! We ended up being... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
dudettetoo   2 contributions
San Francisco
Oct 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Visiting from Australia & first time in San francisco & went on Urban Safari tour. Glen Poole was a great tour guide, full of lots of info & made the day enjoyable. Got everyone talking & the lunch stop was GREAT!!! Glen made sure that even with the fog we could get a great view of the GG Bridge. Thanks... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
AustraliaTraveller81   1 contribution
Australia
Oct 16, 2009

The tour I did took me to all the standard sites and a few none of the other tours even knew about. A great way to spend half a day. Make sure you go down the alley with all of the awesome artwork. Other cities could learn from this alley. It was intimate (6 people) and the tour guide was... more

Travelers Who Viewed This Attraction Also Viewed
No photo provided
Location: San Francisco, CA
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: San Francisco, CA
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: San Francisco, CA
Price not available
Write Your Own Attraction Review

Been to The Urban Safari? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos

The Urban Safari: Management Resources

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Center
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

The Urban Safari Address

San Francisco, CA
Tel: 415 282 5555; 866 697 2327