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Architectural River Cruise and Guided Walking tour of Chicago

Architecture River Cruise and Walking Tour (½ day tour) With a Tour Guide | Private

Architecture River Cruise and Walking Tour with a tour guide
(½ day tour)

Born of the Great Fire, Chicago’s booming steel industry, and an indomitable spirit, skyscrapers were invented here in 1885… and we have the best way to see them. Join us for 90 minutes of genuinely tall tales and head-turning sights from the breathtaking vantage point of our cruise deck. Our tour, aboard the Chicago Architectural Cruise, departs from Navy Pier. It then travels down the main branch of the Chicago River, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past Willis Tower formerly Sears Tower to the old Post Office Building. The cruise is led by a knowledgeable architecture professional who will provide detailed descriptions of more than forty buildings seen on the river cruise. You will see a variety of architectural styles—including art deco, neo-Gothic, Chicago-school style, Mid-Century Modern, and more! After this, we will continue with a walking tour to see the amazing skyscrapers from the ground, while strolling leisurely through Chicago.

TYPE OF TOUR

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: From mid-April to end of September-Mid October depending of the weather

RATES STARTING FROM

Private walking tour with admission public architectural cruise :
Guided tour – 1 guest: $565
Guided tour – 2 people: $635
Guided tour – 3 people: $700
Guided tour – 4 people: $770
Guided tour – 5 people: $835
Guided tour – 6 people: $905
Guided tour – 7 people: $970
Guided tour – 8 people: $1040
Guided tour – 9 people: $1105
Guided tour – 10 people: $1175

It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Please note that river cruise departs at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm.

Transportation may be suggested during the winter and will increase the rate.

Add-on Transportation 4hrs (Friday to Sunday):
6-10 guests by minivan: $920
11 guests to 19 guests by minibus: $1079
20 guests to 40 guests by bus: $1190

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 1h30 of an architecture cruise and 2h30 walking tour with a certified tour guide.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, Transfer to the meeting location.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs. Our boats can accommodate wheelchairs up to 30-inches wide. These wheelchairs must be able to navigate a ramp with a 2-inch step at one end. Contact us for rates and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: All sales are final and non-refundable if you cancel the tour.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: This tour can not be rescheduled. There are no exceptions.

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

Cruise Schedule: Please note that the river cruises depart at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Your visit must therefore be integrated in accordance with these cruise departures. We are not responsible for any changes in the cruise schedule.

Discover Chicago & the Skydeck

Discover Chicago & Soar Above the City---Visit the Willis Tower Skydeck | Walking Tour

Discover Chicago & Soar Above the City—Visit the Willis Tower Skydeck (4 hours, Offered from April to the end of September/mid-October).

This walking tour will introduce you to the city of Chicago and take you to the highest heights: The 103rd floor Skydeck of the Willis formerly Sears tower. The tour guide will share a brief overview of Chicago’s place in time: its storied past, current challenges, and future aspirations. Pass key city sights as you walk to the entrance of this breathtaking tower. Originally built as the headquarters for Sears, Roebuck & Co., Willis tower is the second tallest building in North America. In fact, it was the tallest building in world until the Petras Towers overtook its record in 1996! Enjoy a 60-second ride in a glass elevator–the spectacular views will surely offset the adrenaline-pumping climb. Designed entirely with glass windows, the tower offers the most breathtaking view of Chicago. Bring your compass and take a deep breath; you will hardly be able to take it all in. From fantastic skyscrapers to the sparkling lake Michigan, sprawling green parks, and iconic landmarks—in every direction, Chicago’s skyline will captivate you. Ready for a dare? Walk outside on “the Ledge”, a 38 cm thick glass ledge suspended in the void. See if this won’t make your heart skip a beat!

TYPE OF TOUR

Private tour: From 1 to 15 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: From April to the end of September – mid-October.

RATES STARTING FROM

Private tour only for now.

Please contact us for rates as they vary depending on the time you wish to visit the Skydeck (weekend, evening or weekdays).

We can add a minivan during the winter.

It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4h walking tour with a certified guide. Ticket to the Skydeck.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for rates and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: Sales are finale. You will not be refunded if you cancel the tour.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 3 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

Gangsters and the prohibition era

On the Road to Gangsters, Speakeasies, and Prohibition | (Monday to Thursday)

 

On the Road to Gangsters, Speakeasies, and Prohibition (3 hours, offered year-round)

Picture yourself getting out of a shiny black Cadillac, wearing a three-piece suit, and a Borsalino tilted on your head, with a Cuban cigar in your mouth! In this Chicago gangster tour, reimagine yourself as the infamous Al Capone. While Chicago officials have tried to erase its gangster past—hidden underground tunnels, countless speakeasies, and gangster hotspots—remnants of this roaring era remain. The Green Mill Lounge, once part-owned by Capone’s underling, “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn, is one of these gems. See Al Capone’s favorite booth (with windows on both sides so he could look over his shoulder!), the Prohibition era “trap door” bar entrance, and the ornate art deco bar. In the Blackstone hotel, “Lucky” Luciano hosted a gangster’s convention in 1931. Did they wear nametags? Re-imagine key Prohibition events of the 20s and 30s. In the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, which took place February 14, 1929, gunfire broke out between Capone’s gangsters and those of Irish rival, George “Bugs” Moran. Seven of Moran’s group were shot. Everyone assumed by Capone, who again got away with murder. The prize? Full control of the City’s lucrative gambling, bootlegging and prostitution business. No surprise that Capone was worth an estimated $60 million. For the next 3 hours stay vigilant; a gangster needs to constantly look over his shoulder!

TYPE OF TOUR

Private tour by vehicle: From 1 to 40 people.
Duration of the tour: 3h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year-round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES STARTING FROM

Private tour:
Transportation 3h30 (Monday to Thursday):
1 to 2 guests by sedan: $999
3-5 guests by SUV: $1069
6-10 guests by minivan: $1210
11 guests to 19 guests by minibus: $1380
20 guests to 40 guests by bus: $1490

Add-on Transportation (Friday to Sunday):
6-10 guests by minivan: $1370
11 guests to 19 guests by minibus: $1579
20 guests to 40 guests by bus: $1690

It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 3-hour tour with a licensed guide. Minivan or bus.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for rates and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 7 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Chinatown & North Beach Walking Tour with Lunch

Chinatown & North Beach Walking Tour— with Lunch in Little Italy!
Book your private tour

Chinatown, North Beach and Little Italy Walking Tour

Walk through both San Francisco’s Chinatown and nearby Little Italy neighborhood, known as North Beach. Learn why San Francisco came to have a Chinatown and how the 1906 Earthquake affected immigration trends. Chinatown’s bustling 24 blocks (the oldest in the city!) include traditional shops, tantalizing restaurants, delicious foods such as Dim Sum and Chop Suey, ornate lamp posts, and Pagoda-style architecture. See an open air food market, pass the Great Star Theater, Canton Flower shop, and more of the area’s exotic shops.  Rest assured you will have plenty of time to shop!  Visit a Chinese pharmacy to learn about traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Hear Chinese ghost stories. Did you know the fortune cookie was invented right here in San Francisco? Learn about Chinese-American ingenuity in the world famous Fortune Cookie Factory. After Chinatown, walk next door to San Francisco’s North Beach, known as little Italy. After the 1906 earthquake, this neighborhood experienced an influx of Northern Italian immigrants. Italian architecture and cuisine still shapes the neighborhood.  Visit “The Italian Cathedral of the West”, St. Peter’s And Paul’s Church (when available). This cathedral has proudly reflected the neighborhood’s Italian roots since it was built in 1884.  Nearby, find the heart of the neighborhood, Washington Square Park. Learn about Lillian Hitchcock Coit and the history of Coit Tower. The Tower offers stunning views of San Francisco and murals made by the 1930’s Works Progress Administration artists. You may be surprised to find that Little Italy was home to many poets and writers of the Beatnik generation. These include Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and more. Stop in at their former stomping grounds: City Lights Bookstore. This famous bookseller of world literature and progressive works narrowly escaped closure in 2020. Finish up with an authentic Italian lunch in North Beach.

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Thursday from 9:30pm to 1:30pm.

RATES

Group tour:
Adult: $115 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $70.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private guided tour with lunch:
1 person: $600
2 people: $670
3 people: $740
4 people: $810
5 people: $870
6 people: $940
7 people: $1010
8 people: $1080
9 people: $1140
10 people: $1210

Larger groups: Please contact us.
It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4-hour walking tour with a licensed guide with lunch in North Beach.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ):
Please let us know in advance how many people in your group are vegetarian or do not eat certain meats or fish and shellfish.
At this time, we are not able to serve gluten-free meals, vegan diets, Kosher, or strict food allergies.
We will need to receive an email at least 12 hours prior to the event at contact@madtoursandevents.com to inform us of your specific diet. If we are not notified within the 12-hour time frame prior to the visit, this may result in an additional cost, as we pay for the meals in advance. If you do not notify us, your special diet meal may not be available. In this case, no refunds will be given.

Chinatown Walking Tour and Dim Sum

Chinatown Walking Tour–Includes Delicious Dim Sum lunch!
Book your private tour of Chinatown with Dim Sum lunch

Chinatown Walking Tour–Includes Delicious Dim Sum lunch!

Enter the “Dragon’s Gate” on foot and prepare to enter another world. Chinatown, one of San Francisco’s most famous and unique neighborhoods, is truly a “city within a city”. Its bustling 24 blocks (the oldest in the city) include exotic shops, tantalizing restaurants (some with chickens hanging from the ceiling!), ornate lamp posts, and Pagoda-style architecture. See an open-air food market, pass the Great Star Theater, Canton Flower shop, and other fascinating shops. Visit a Chinese pharmacy and learn about traditional Chinese herbal medicine. See if you can spot an authentic temple hiding in plain sight. Go tea tasting– try hot tea and Boba tea. Pass Chinatown’s own Hospital, where film great Bruce Lee was born. See a local Chinese school. Find a hidden movie set. Learn about how Chinatown deals with its ghosts. Think Chinese fortune cookies were from China? Think again: tour a fortune cookie factory to find out how Chinese-American ingenuity created the first fortune cookie right here in San Francisco! And don’t worry; you’ll have plenty of time to shop. Finally, meet at a restaurant to finish your Chinatown experience with Dim Sum. In case you haven’t had this heavenly dish, Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese meal made of dumplings, served with tea, and shared joyfully among friends and family.

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests

If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

RATES

Group tour:
Adult: $115 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $70.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private guided tour with lunch:
1 person: $600
2 people: $670
3 people: $740
4 people: $810
5 people: $870
6 people: $940
7 people: $1010
8 people: $1080
9 people: $1140
10 people: $1210
Larger groups: Please contact us.

It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

services included: 4-hour walking tour with a licensed guide with Dim Sum tasting.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by tramway, bus.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS (IMPORTANT PLEASE READ):

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ):
Please let us know in advance how many people in your group are vegetarian or do not eat certain meats or fish and shellfish.
At this time, we are not able to serve gluten-free meals, vegan diets, Kosher, or strict food allergies.
We will need to receive an email at least 12 hours prior to the event at contact@madtoursandevents.com to inform us of your specific diet. If we are not notified within the 12-hour time frame prior to the visit, this may result in an additional cost, as we pay for the meals in advance. If you do not notify us, your special diet meal may not be available. In this case, no refunds will be given.

North Beach and Little Italy Walking Tour

North Beach and Little Italy Walking Tour
Book your private tour

North Beach and Little Italy Walking Tour

North Beach isn’t a beach at all–it’s San Francisco’s Little Italy! It was an actual beach until it was filled in by landfill in the 19th century.  Walk through this eclectic neighborhood and learn its fascinating history. After the 1906 earthquake, this neighborhood attracted an influx of Northern Italian immigrants. Though the neighborhood today is a mix of several ethnic groups,  it still retains its Italian character in its buildings, restaurants and bakeries. Its famous inhabitants included baseball star Joe DiMaggio, who grew up here, and his wife Marilyn Monroe, who lived here briefly. It was also home to San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto. Visit “The Italian Cathedral of the West”, St. Peter’s And Paul’s Church (when available). This cathedral has proudly reflected the neighborhood’s Italian roots since it was built in 1884 (and rebuilt after the 1906 fire).  Nearby, find the heart of the neighborhood, Washington Square Park.  Learn about Lillian Hitchcock Coit and the history of Coit Tower. Time for a climb? The Tower offers stunning views of San Francisco and murals made by the 1930’s Works Progress Administration artists. Surely you’ve heard of the Beatnik generation?  Well, Little Italy was home to many of the movement’s famous poets and writers–including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and many more. Consider yourself lucky to stop in at their former stomping grounds: City Lights Bookstore. This famous bookseller of world literature and progressive works narrowly escaped closure in 2020. Before you end your tour, pass by some of the most famous North Beach restaurants so you’ll know where to eat later! Highlights: Original Joe’s, Tony’s Pizza, and Golden Boy, home of the Deep Dish Clam Garlic Pizza, a local favorite.

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 6 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Sunday from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

RATES

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $45.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $450 per group.
Larger groups: Please contact us.

It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

 

 

 

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4-hour walking tour with a licensed guide.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway, cable, bus, or tramway.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 7 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 7 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 3 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 3 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

Street Art Tour: a Walk through The Mission

Street Art Tour: a Walk through The Mission
Private: Street Art Tour: a Walk through The Mission

Street Art Tour: a Walk through The Mission

Feeling spontaneous? You never know what fun surprises are in store as you walk through San Francisco’s least visited and most spirited neighborhood: The Mission. Founded in 1776, this vibrant artistic neighborhood blends Latino culture and food with hip new restaurants, shops and galleries.  See its namesake “Mission Dolores”, the oldest intact building in San Francisco, where you can visit a rose garden and find the resting spots for famous city leaders. The mission anchors famous Dolores Park. The park has panoramic City skyline views, and wide green lawns.  Browse the Missions’ ever-changing street art, pop into galleries and take more photographs in front of famous Murals. A don’t miss: The Woman’s Mural in Balmy Alley.  Your tour guide will tell you about the history of the neighborhood, how murals are assigned a spot, and about the current effort to keep this authentic neighborhood alive.  After all this action, you will surely be famished. Experience the taste of an authentic taco or famous Mission-style burrito–that is if you can choose one of the three varieties. If it’s open, visit Precita Eyes, the Mural Arts and Visitor Center. Craving a sweet treat? Learn how the neighborhood’s famous donuts are created and taste some of the world’s most unique flavored donuts—Maple Glazed Apple Bacon?  Zucchini Oat?  Blueberry dipped? (Flavors vary depending on the shop.) Tour ends in the Valencia St. neighborhood at Dandelion Chocolate, a small “bean to bar” chocolate factory.

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 2h30 to 3h00.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Saturday  2:00 pm to 04:00 pm – 4:30pm.

RATES

Group tour:
Adult: $79 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $65.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $550 per group.
Larger groups: Please contact us.

It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 2h30-3h tour with a licensed guide.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway or bus, tramway or cable.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

From Painted Ladies to Golden Doors: Architecture, Art & Murals of San Francisco

From Painted Ladies to Golden Doors: Architecture, Art & Murals of San Francisco (by tour van)
Private: From Painted Ladies to Golden Doors

From Painted Ladies to Golden Doors: Architecture, Art & Murals of San Francisco (by tour van)

Let’s start by admiring the famous clock tower of the Ferry Building. Inside the building, we’ll learn about its architecture and history. Discover the location of the hidden public bathrooms, and visit its new marketplace shops and restaurants. Go inside the Old Post Office where you can see WPA-era murals by Anton Refregier. After this, return to the Ferry Building to meet your van. Travel to the top of Nob Hill, originally home to the mansions of the “big four” U.S. railroad barons, and still a place of wealth and magnificent homes. A don’t miss: gothic-style Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church. You will be awed by the detailed replica of Florence’s famous Ghiberti Doors of Paradise!  Continue on to Alamo Square to see the world-famous Painted Ladies.  Learn about the gorgeous Victorian homes and their connection to California’s famous Redwoods. These Queen Anne-style Victorians, known for their eye-catching bright colors and asymmetrical style, are privately-owned. These “Seven Sisters” have been featured frequently in movies and television shows, including Full House and Charmed. Finally, visit the Palace of Fine Arts, the last remaining structure from the 1915 World’s Fair. Depending on time, this tour may possibly include a picture-taking stop at a Fort Point location under the Golden Gate Bridge before returning to the Ferry Building, where the tour ends in either case.

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people by minivan
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be proposed to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

RATES

Group tour:
Adult: $130 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $65.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $1300 per group.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

services included: 4h tour with a licensed guide by minivan.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

Photo Shoot

Photo Shoot - 2 hours
Book your photo shoot - 3 hours

Would you like to pose like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid? Let’s tour the city for a photo shoot with our professional photographer who will take the most beautiful shots of you, your family or your friends for unforgettable moments in the most iconic LA spots! Whether it’s in West Hollywood or on Hollywood Boulevard, you’ll come back from your vacation with a selection of high-quality professional photos! You get to choose where to go.

Get ready to show off your best side! Whether you feel like improvising or not! Whether you have specific ideas of the most glamorous poses. Your friendly photographer and guide will listen to your ideas and desires and will make you feel comfortable during this session! Make lifelong memories exploring LA’s most famous locations and stopping for photo ops at its best landmarks. You’ll receive the photos four days after the tour via email to save, share with your friends and family and post to your social networks. They make for outstanding souvenirs of all the places you visited in La La Land. This is a fun way to discover the city and ensure that your pictures look fabulous!

TYPE OF TOUR

Private tour: 1 to 6 people.
Duration of the tour: 2h – 3h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES

Rate for 2 hours:
1 guest: $599,
2 people: $650,
3 people: $699,
4 people: $780,
5 people: $850,
6 people: $990.

Rate for 3 hours:
1 guest: $699,
2 people: $750,
3 people: $799,
4 people: $880,
5 people: $950,
6 people: $1100.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 2 or 3h photoshoot with a guide photographer. The pictures taken will be email to you.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rate and logistics.
This tour is available for hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Pets: Even though we love them, they are not allowed.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy for the private activity: If you send us a cancellation request more than 15 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 15 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photographies in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process. 

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

YES or NO in Los Angeles!

YES or NO in Los Angeles!

This romantic tour is ideal for lovestruck newlyweds, brides and their bridesmaids (or grooms and their groomsmen), couples wishing to renew their vows, future brides and grooms or bachelor and bachelorette parties. Or—why not?—to celebrate the end of a union and the fresh start and new outlook on life that comes with it.

Throughout the day, you’ll be treated like a VIP and feel like a movie star! First, indulge in a luxurious spa day including a hairdresser or barber session, makeup, and manicure. The package includes rental of stylish wedding dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses and/or tuxedos, as well as a bridal bouquet or flower arrangements, an on-site event planner. Enjoy a delicious lunch and champagne to keep your energy going and the love flowing. After your makeover, you’ll take a limousine to the various enchanted stops across Los Angeles that you’ve selected for your elegant photo shoot. Our photographer will capture gorgeous photos of you and your beloved and friends with world-famous LA landmarks in the background. This is sure to be a splendid day full of unforgettable memories!

TYPE OF TOUR

Your Dream wedding day in the Big Apple!

Let us plan your most important day getting married in the city of Los Angeles!
Wedding dress rental or evening gown the day before
Tuxedo rental the day before
Makeup session
Manicure at a salon the day before
Hairdresser
Barber or Haircut session the day before
Limousine for 3 hrs
Bridal bouquet
Event planner on site
Lunch and champagne
Photo session for group, wedding, engagement, bachelorette: Please contact us.

Duration of the day of events: 8hrs.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation or at your hotel
Period: All year round.

RATES

Private Activity: Rate for a couple:
Starting at $7500 for the day.

Larger groups: Please contact us.
Important information: It is possible to get married for fun or renew your vows only if you wish. If these options are selected, then there will be no administrative procedures as the ceremonies are not officially recognized.
However, if your wish was to be legally married in Los Angeles, then we have some steps to take to help you make your wish come true and it takes a few days to get the necessary documents.
You must then have your marriage recognized in another country.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: Photograph, Wedding dress / evening gown/ cocktail dress / Tuxedo rental / Makeup / Manicure / Hairdresser / Barber session / Limousine for 3 hrs. / Bridal bouquet, or flowers / Event planner on site / Lunch and champagne

Services not included:  Tips for the licensed guide. Personal expenses. Transfer by subway.Marriage license. Administrative documents and officiant. Additional drinks

Accessibility: This day is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rates and logistics.
This tour is available for hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy: If you send us a cancellation request more than 60 to 30 days before the day of your ceremony, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 30 days before the day of the ceremony, no refund will be given.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 30 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photographies in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.

Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your ceremony, your services are forfeited.

It is possible to get married for fun or renew your vows. If these options are selected, then there will be no administrative procedures as the ceremonies are not officially recognized but only done for fun. However, if you decide to be legally married in New York City, then we have some steps to take to help you make your wish come true. This process can take a few days to get the necessary documents. You must then have your marriage recognized in your home country. So please contact us directly to discuss what you would like to do contact@madtoursandevents.com

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