Enjoy the beauty of everyone's favorite city, starting with a drive along the waterfront with its view of San Francisco Bay and photo stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks (weather permitting). Then from Pier 41, the Blue and Gold ferry boat sails to Alcatraz Island. With superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay, the tour features the major attractions of San Francisco and you will see:

• Chinatown
• Fisherman's Wharf
• Victorian Homes
• Palace of Fine Arts
• North Beach
• Presidio National Park
• Awe-inspiring views of Alcatraz and the Pacific Ocean

Your tour also includes the ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and an audio walking tour of the 'Cell Block'. This former federal penitentiary also known as 'The Rock', housed gangsters such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will learn about the famous 'Escape from Alcatraz', it's famous inmates and much more. The park rangers who meet you on arrival are available for guided tours of the prison. The guided tours take place at various times throughout the day and are included in the cost.

The schedule for the day depends on the availability for Alcatraz. You will be advised of the tour schedule either when you call to re-confirm your tour 24 hours prior, or upon arrival for the tour on your selected date of travel.

Likely to Sell-out! Alcatraz regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

April 1 to December 31
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.

Pickup from San Francisco Airport area hotels will incur an additional charge.

Departure Time:

10:00am

Please note: During busy periods an additional 9:00am tour departure may be scheduled. You must call 24 hours prior to tour date to reconfirm your departure time.

Return details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point or to your hotel

Hotel Pickup:

Free pickup and drop off from centrally located SF hotels included in the tour cost. Pickups from SF International Airport Hotels will incur an additional charge.

Please note, the following Fisherman's Wharf hotels are all within 2 blocks walking distance of the tour departure point. If you are staying at any of these hotels please make your own way to the departure point:

• Courtyard Marriott Fisherman's Wharf (580 Beach St)
• Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf Annex (495 Beach St)
• Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf Express (550 Northpoint St)
• Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf (555 Northpoint St)
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel (222 Sansome St)
• Raddison Fisherman's Wharf (250 Beach St)
• Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf (2500 Mason St)
• Tuscan Inn (125 Northpoint St)

Itinerary:

The tour schedule for the day depends on the availability for Alcatraz. For example, if Alcatraz is available in the morning, the tour commences at the pier to begin with the Alcatraz portion. Your tour guide will advise what time to return to the pier to join the city tour (at approximately 2.00pm)

If there is no availability for Alcatraz in the morning, upon arrival at Fisherman's Wharf you will commence the city tour and then continue to the pier for Alcatraz in the afternoon, returning at leisure.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• San Francisco city tour
• Transport by air-conditioned bus
• Ferry boat to Alcatraz Island
• Walking tour of Alcatraz 'Cell Block' and audio tape

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and Beverages
• Entrance fee to Japanese Tea Garden (approximately USD4.00)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
• Hotel pickup from San Francisco Airport area hotels will incur an additional charge.
• The Alcatraz portion usually takes 1.5 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
• Recommended: comfortable shoes and sweater
• Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered
• Tour is operated in English only
• Wheelchair facilities are available. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable. The driver is not permitted to assist handicapped persons due to insurance restrictions. Please note, there is a Tram providing transport for handicapped persons on Alcatraz Island
• There are parking spaces in front of the tour operator's office (contact details will be on your voucher) at Fisherman's Wharf (all-day parking costs approximately $10 on weekdays and $20 on weekends)
• Tour operator assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in additions to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property
• Buses are airconditioned and the size of the bus depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. There are 48, 28, 39, 47 and 50 seater vehicles
• Receive your PIER 39 Fun Pack when you present your voucher upon commencement of the tour

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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