San Francisco City Tour with Alcatraz
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Tour Code: 602509
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$149.00 per person
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Departure CitySan Francisco
End CitySan Francisco
Duration8 hours
LanguageEnglish Live, French Audio, German Audio, Italian Audio, Japanese Audio, Korean Audio, Portuguese Audio, Spanish Audio, Chinese Audio
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeStandard Group Tour
Highlights
• See San Francisco's top attractions like the Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, and Castro
• Make stops to photograph and experience the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and Twin Peaks
• Ferry to Alcatraz Island for the famous Official Alcatraz Tour
• Hear guided tour narration in your own language
• Begin with a pickup from two major San Francisco hotels
• Make stops to photograph and experience the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and Twin Peaks
• Ferry to Alcatraz Island for the famous Official Alcatraz Tour
• Hear guided tour narration in your own language
• Begin with a pickup from two major San Francisco hotels
Itinerary
Ride in comfort before you float the bay as you tour the city's top attractions, on this Alcatraz and San Francisco City Tour. Our city insider guide goes way beyond a "hop-on, hop-off" experience to deliver a fully-narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure. Your comprehensive 4-hour morning San Francisco bus tour ends in style with a ferry ride to and tour of the (in)famous Alcatraz Island in the afternoon.
Morning: Bus City Tour
Palace of Fine Arts
After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco's waterfront in the popular Fisherman's Wharf before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and instagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.
Golden Gate Bridge
Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.
Land's End Overlook
The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land's End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina's tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves. Next, we'll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco's famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.
Twin Peaks
Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you'll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it's breathtaking would be an understatement!
Afternoon: Sail to Alcatraz Island for the Famous Prison Tour
Grab some lunch in Fisherman's Wharf, then make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island - have your camera ready!
On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin.
After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart's content, take one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you've worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman's Wharf options before making your own way back to your hotel.
Things to Know About this Tour:
You must bring a government-issued photo ID to board the Alcatraz Ferry
Children under the age of 8 must have an appropriate child seat for the San Francisco bus tour.
【Reference Itinerary】
08:30AM to 10:00AM - Pick up, Palace of Fine Arts
- Pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations in either Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf.
- Drive through the Marina district while enjoying the views of Alcatraz Island.
- Stop and explore the picturesque Palace of Fine Arts (15 minutes).
10:00AM to 11:00AM - Golden Gate Bridge and Land's End
- Stop at a spectacular vista for photos of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
- Stop at Land's End for the Pacific Ocean coastline views.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Sutro Baths and the Cliff House.
11:00AM to 12:00PM - Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks
- Drive through Golden Gate Park with its many gardens and museums
- Drive through San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury with it's Victorian architecture
- Stop at Twin Peaks overlook and enjoy the 360 degree views of the whole Bay
12:00PM to 1:00PM - Mission District, Fisherman's Wharf
- Drive by Misión San Francisco de Asís in the vibrant Mission District.
- Ride through the Civic Center.
- Return to your pickup point.
2:30PM to 5:00 PM Enjoy the Infamous Alcatraz Prison Tour
- Board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island tour at Pier 33
- Enjoy the "The Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour" (foreign languages available)
- Free time to explore Alcatraz Island; take a return ferry to Pier 33
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays.
Morning: Bus City Tour
Palace of Fine Arts
After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco's waterfront in the popular Fisherman's Wharf before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and instagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.
Golden Gate Bridge
Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.
Land's End Overlook
The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land's End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina's tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves. Next, we'll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco's famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.
Twin Peaks
Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you'll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it's breathtaking would be an understatement!
Afternoon: Sail to Alcatraz Island for the Famous Prison Tour
Grab some lunch in Fisherman's Wharf, then make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island - have your camera ready!
On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin.
After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart's content, take one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you've worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman's Wharf options before making your own way back to your hotel.
Things to Know About this Tour:
You must bring a government-issued photo ID to board the Alcatraz Ferry
Children under the age of 8 must have an appropriate child seat for the San Francisco bus tour.
【Reference Itinerary】
08:30AM to 10:00AM - Pick up, Palace of Fine Arts
- Pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations in either Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf.
- Drive through the Marina district while enjoying the views of Alcatraz Island.
- Stop and explore the picturesque Palace of Fine Arts (15 minutes).
10:00AM to 11:00AM - Golden Gate Bridge and Land's End
- Stop at a spectacular vista for photos of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
- Stop at Land's End for the Pacific Ocean coastline views.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Sutro Baths and the Cliff House.
11:00AM to 12:00PM - Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks
- Drive through Golden Gate Park with its many gardens and museums
- Drive through San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury with it's Victorian architecture
- Stop at Twin Peaks overlook and enjoy the 360 degree views of the whole Bay
12:00PM to 1:00PM - Mission District, Fisherman's Wharf
- Drive by Misión San Francisco de Asís in the vibrant Mission District.
- Ride through the Civic Center.
- Return to your pickup point.
2:30PM to 5:00 PM Enjoy the Infamous Alcatraz Prison Tour
- Board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island tour at Pier 33
- Enjoy the "The Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour" (foreign languages available)
- Free time to explore Alcatraz Island; take a return ferry to Pier 33
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays.
Visiting Attractions
Palace of Fine Arts
Alcatraz Island
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Park
Twin Peaks
Fisherman's Wharf
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
08:50 AM | San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf Area 2805 Leavenworth St. SF
Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours is across the street (blue canopy). The Bus will board just in front.
08:30 AM | San Francisco
Union Square Area 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA, USA
What’s Included
Includes
- Pick up at two San Francisco locations
- Local expert guide commentary in English
- Foreign language audios for the San Francisco City Tour available (specify at checkout)
- Ferry to Alcatraz and Official Alcatraz tour
Excludes
- Meals or beverages
- Tour guide gratuity
Special Notes
- Guests may bring luggage, but they need to notify us 72 hours in advance so we can assign an appropriate vehicle. Allowance: Up to 2 free items per guest (1 personal item + 1 overnight bag). Max overnight bag size: 24" x 16" x 10" (60cm x 40cm x 25cm). Additional items: $25 each. Oversized bags: $50 each.
- Audio Service: We offer complimentary audio tours now. You need to let us know which language you would like to request. Please leave us a message when you make reservation. we will send the link for the audio guide you need. In the link there is a step by step process on how to download it. You need to download Voicemap and use the code of the language you want to use (which we will provide). Please bring your earphones/headphones, and smart phone (fully charged with the downloaded app)
- Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
- As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it's important to be on time. If clients are late or miss a scheduled pick-up time for the tour, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY. An alternative pick-up location may be arranged at the customer's expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
- Child Seat Policy:
Per California Law, we require that all children occupy a seat (no lap child) and that tour guests bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years old. Children under the age of 8 who are 4'9' or taller may be secured by a safety belt and don't need a child safety seat. Emergency Child seats may be available upon request. Based on availability - We will assess a cleaning fee of up to $100 for any passenger who permanently stains or renders this vehicle temporarily unfit for passengers due to spillage of any substance such that the vehicle must be taken out of service and cleaned.
- We will always do what we can to make your trip enjoyable, but safety is our first priority so the route and the itinerary may be changed due to snow depth, road conditions, construction projects and detours.
- We reserve the right to apply at a time of its choosing a surcharge to cover increased fuel prices in the marketplace. We will notify you with prior warning prior to implementing any changes.
- We'll not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage due to delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to: labor strikes, epidemics, war, riots, floods, fire, sabotage, park closures, government shutdowns, adverse traffic, weather conditions, other unpredictable conditions or acts of God. We reserve the right to modify tour plans and to collect full payment for alternative tours due to any of the circumstances above.
- Tours require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel or deliver the tour through another operator.
- We operate fully insured DMV/PUC/TCP-licensed vehicles of various sizes. We reserve the right to determine vehicle selection based on safety and load factors. We reserve the right to use other operators and/or subcontractors to operate any advertised tour. We reserve the right to change pick-up locations and times for any tour.
- We employ driver-guides who are properly certified and licensed under the laws, rules and regulations of any authority having jurisdiction. All driver-guides are routinely drug tested and qualified in accordance with stipulations of the DMV and Public Utilities Commission, TCP-40453.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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