Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

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6 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's favorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.

What's Included

  • Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach
  • Narrated Bus Tour of San Francisco
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Any other services not specified
  • Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
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Meeting Location

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Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

What To Expect

Union Square (Pass By)

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels
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Van Ness Avenue (Pass By)

We make our way north on Van Ness Avenue. Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
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Cow Hollow (Pass By)

Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Worlds Fair. This 162-foot high open rotunda appears as a Greek-Roman inspired fictional ruin. Disembark bus and explore the structure and lagoon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Presidio of San Francisco (Pass By)

Former U.S. Army military fort,1500-acre park. Home to; Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.
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Lands End

Beautiful coastal stop at Ocean Beach with rugged cliffs, cypress forest, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, Sutro Bath ruins, and the Cliff House.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park (Pass By)

Entering Golden Gate Park from the west we pass by one of two Dutch Windmills. Journeying through the park the driver will point out all the points of interest; Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Science, Conservatory of Flowers.
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Haight Street (Pass By)

Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
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Twin Peaks

Two identical peaks give this attraction its name. One of the highest peaks in the city, you will have breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire city
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castro (Pass By)

Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District. All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
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Embarcadero Farmer's Market (Pass By)

This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
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Financial District (Pass By)

Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
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Chinatown (Pass By)

Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
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North Beach (Pass By)

Don't blink your eyes, the transition from Chinatown to North Beach is seamless. This quick transition brings us the sights and aromas of San Francisco's "Little Italy".
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Alcatraz Island

Ferry to Alcatraz Island, walking tour of the prison with award-winning guided "Cell Block Audio Tour"
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
  • You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
  • Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
  • The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
  • Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.
  • There are Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district) .

Cancellation Policy

This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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