Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comAlcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Seaplane Tour
See San Francisco from all angles with this great combination Alcatraz and Golden Gate Seaplane Tour. Spend the morning exploring Alcatraz, San Francisco's infamous prison, then soar above the city in the afternoon for unbeatable bird's-eye views of the Golden Gate Bridge, city skyline and, of course, Alcatraz.
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Jump on the ferry to discover where Al Capone and other notorious inmates were incarcerated at Alcatraz, one of San Francisco's most popular attractions. You can take an audio walking tour of the infamous "Cell Block", and hear stories from "The Rock" as told by former inmates of the historic federal penitentiary.
In the afternoon, the Golden Gate Seaplane Tour flies you directly out to the Pacific Coast, and south to the Golden Gate Bridge. After flying over the bridge, you'll continue your flight over the Financial District and downtown San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. Fly north to Alcatraz, around Angel Island, and along the picturesque towns of Tiburon, Belvedere before landing in Sausalito.
Seaplanes are ideal for sightseeing and photography. Their high wings, large windows and untinted glass give panoramic views and unrivaled photo opportunities. Experienced pilots will point out landmarks as you cruise by at a leisurely pace.
The flight lasts approximately 25 minutes, and offers a great balance of sights from Marin to San Francisco. You can choose to make your own way to Sausalito for departure, or make use of the complimentary shuttle bus from Pier 39.
Every seat booked is guaranteed a window seat.
Alcatraz, San Francisco
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Departure Time:
Alcatraz Tour:
9:30am
Seaplane Tour:
Pier 39: 1:00pm, 2:30pm
Sausalito: 1:30pm, 3:00pm
Alcatraz Tour:
Tour departs from Pier 33
Seaplane Tour:
Tour departs from Sausalito or Pier 39
Tours depart from Sausalito, located 4 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, at 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Complimentary pick-up service is available from Pier 39 at 1:00pm or 2:30pm, allowing half an hour for transfer to Sausalito.
Duration: Varies Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Alcatraz tour
- 25-minute Seaplane flight
- Experienced and professional pilot
- Gratuity (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 72 hours of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Tour prices are per person, with a MINIMUM OF TWO ADULTS REQUIRED PER BOOKING. Individuals who book for only 1 passenger will be required to pay price for second passenger directly to operator upon check-in
- Seaplane seats a maximum of 6 passengers
- Flight route may vary due to weather or other factors
- It is recommended to bring a child seat for babies and/or young children.
- Your Golden Gate Seaplane Tour does not have to be taken on the same day as your Alcatraz tour. Please advise at time of booking if you would like to take theGolden Gate Seaplane Tour on a different day. If not advised, the travel date selected at time of booking will be for both Alcatraz and Golden Gate Seaplane Tour.
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