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Carried Away Private Custom Tours

2130 Fillmore St, #218, San Francisco, CA 94115
415-786-2424
Ranked #34 of 151 tours in San Francisco
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Carried Away creates and delivers extraordinary San Francisco outings for our guests. It’s a new, more intimate way to genuinely connect with San...... more » Owner description: Carried Away creates and delivers extraordinary San Francisco outings for our guests. It’s a new, more intimate way to genuinely connect with San Francisco and its people — to get a sense of place beyond the landmarks. Though we do have some pretty amazing landmarks you'll want to see!San Francisco is one of the most storied, unique, fascinating places on earth. Ensuring that you feel its specialness is at the core of Carried Away. Whether it’s your first visit or your twentieth, Carried Away will allow you to experience San Francisco up close and very personal. In addition to experiencing the San Francisco highlights, we’ll veer off the beaten path to give you an insider’s perspective and allow you to truly explore beyond the expected.We want to give you more than just a tour of San Francisco sights. We want to give you a San Francisco experience that you’ll never forget. « less
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Cincinnati, Ohio
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Everything about this tour is planned to create a wonderful and worry free experience. From the charming and creatively accommodating guides, to the true luxury of knowing that you are getting an insider's view of San Francisco without having to do anything but enjoy and discover, is priceless. Vikki and Diane will truly help you leave your heart in San... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
May 19, 2012

Thank you so much! What a delight to spend the day with you both. And since you left your heart here, we expect to see you again - soon! More

Hampton, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

I called Carried Away because I had honeymooners coming to the city and I wanted a special tour for just the two of them. Vikki was very helpful, describing the cocktail tour and her shining personality came through over the phone. We booked 3 or 4 months ahead and she was in touch with me over those months, happy to... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

Stephanie, Thank you so much for the review! Words like this from a travel pro like you mean a great deal to us! We're so glad your clients had fun and hope that we get the opportunity to work with you again. Best, Vikki + Dianne More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

These two women designed the perfect tour for my sister and me. It was terrific, off the beaten path and designed just for us. We were asked in advance of our interests and they exceeded our expectations! The touring car is fun, comfortable and clean, clean, clean. Did I mention the hand sanitizer and wet wipes? :-) They provided us... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

Julie, thanks so much for taking the time to write such wonderful words! You gave us a great brief that made it easy to plan a day for you and your sister! We love it when our guests are open to everything and ready to have fun - and you two were certainly that! More

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We were thoroughly impressed with the service we received from enquiry until the end of our time with Vikki and Dianne. We booked a 4 hour tour and in our view the cost was well and truly value for money given the insight into SF we received on this most personalized tour, so much so my daughter wanted our time... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
April 16, 2012

Thanks so much for the kind words, Lee! It was fun taking your family out - you're great travelers - and happy that it gave you a good sense of the city for the rest of your visit. Come back soon! More

Waxahachie, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

We were looking for a way to see the city and get some history and see something maybe off the beaten tourist path. I came across Carried Away and made an email request. Vickie answered right away and confirmed the dates for us and made a date to call to get info on what we wanted to see. They had... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
April 3, 2012

Thanks so much for your kind words, Debbie and Steve! We loved spending part of your special (coral!) celebration with you. And we're so glad that everyone had a good time. More

Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

The girls are so professional it was a pleasure from the moment we were collected from our hotel to the sad moment when we had to leave. Seeing the sights from a native San Fran residents perspective makes for a much more enjoyable and personal experience... I highly recommend this tour. More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
March 14, 2012

Travis thanks so much for your kind words! We felt the same about parting - sweet sorrow! We hope you make it back to San Francisco in the future! More

San Ramon, CA
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

I booked a Carried Away "Sights and Bites" tour as a birthday surprise for my 18 year old daughter and 3 of her friends..Granted, this was a group of very interested, college-bound teens, but their response to the trip was phenomenal. Dianne and Vikki took them to a combination of "best of" foods (the Michelin rated Taco Truck, some of... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
February 23, 2012

We are so happy that your daughter enjoyed her birthday surprise! What a fantastic group of kids to spend the afternoon with in SF. Thank you so much for your review! More

Portland, Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Simply stated, Carried Away exceeded my lofty expectations. They designed a tour that kept our 12 year old daughter, my 75 year old mother, and my wife and I informed, delighted, and amazed. We were introduced to restaurants, art studios, parks, and people who will be part of our future trips to SF for years to come. More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
January 19, 2012

Jeff, Thank you so much for the kind words and thanks for giving us the opportunity to show your family off-the-beaten path San Francisco! You gave us a great brief to work from and we hope to see you again to show you even more. Warm Regards, Dianne & Vikki More

Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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people found this review helpful

My wife & I had visited SF 5 times in the past 34 years & our adult daughter was meeting us there for her 1st visit. We wanted her to experience many of the same aspects & sights as we had in the past. We had been on large tour buses, Toad Tours, & limos. All were entertaining, but very... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
January 19, 2012

Thank YOU Bruce! We're thrilled that you had a good time with us and that you appreciated all of the little touches and off-the-beaten path destinations. We hope to see you again sometime! And THANKS AGAIN for that pecan pie! Warm Regards, Dianne & Vikki More

Sylvania, Ohio
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011

What a way to see San Francisco. Three generations of our family were escorted around San Francisco by Carried Away Tours. Not only did we see places we never would have on our own, but we were informed and entertained throughout the entire tour. Rather than just receiving an impression of San Francisco from Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and the financial... More

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Vikki Garrod, Owner at Carried Away Private Custom Tours, responded to this review
January 19, 2012

Jan thank you again so much for this review & thanks for making us part of your "Ladies Trip". You all are great travelers & it was so much fun to show off San Francisco to you. Glad you appreciated the goodies! Warm Regards, Dianne & Vikki More

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