The 5-hour itinerary allows for maximum tour stops in the city, and you will have time to get out of the shuttle at all 9 stops to walk around and take pictures. The biggest highlight is taking the one-way Ferry/Bay Cruise to/from Sausalito. During the Ferry/Bay Cruise, your Tour Guide will also be on board with you to provide an historical narrative of the Bay Area, Angel Island, Alcatraz and Sausalito as the ferry goes right by the former famous prison. You will also have 1 hour in Sausalito.

ITINERARY
(Get out of the shuttle at these stops):

• Start at: The Ferry Building
• Sausalito - via Ferry/Bay Cruise
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Chinatown
• Palace of Fine Arts
• Grace Cathedral
• Nob Hill
• Lombard Street
• Golden Gate Park
• Japanese Tea Garden
• Alamo Square Park "7 Sisters - Postcard Row"
• Cable Car Barn Museum

Other Sights You'll See:
(You will see the following from the shuttle)

• Alcatraz from Ferry
• Bay Bridge from Ferry
• Coit Tower
• Angel Island from Ferry
• Sutro Tower
• De Young Museum
• Crissy Field
• City Hall / Civic Center
• Conservatory of Flowers
• Market Street

Other key benefits of this tour:

• Separate Tour Guide from Driver
• More tour stops (9) than competition
• Includes Ferry/Bay Cruise to beautiful Sausalito
• Free refreshments (bottled-water, sodas)

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from The Ferry Building (out front) on Embarcadero Street, San Francisco

Departure Time:

• 9:00am Daily
• 11:15am Monday-Friday
• 11:45am Saturday and Sunday

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not included; however, please provide your hotel details when booking, for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 5 hour guided tour of San Francisco
• Expert guide/narration - Separate from driver
• Free refreshments on board (sodas and bottled water)
• Taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuity (optional)
• Entry to Japanese Tea Garden (US$3.50 per person)
• Meals

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• The tour uses a 35-passenger heated shuttle with forward-facing seating and large windows. This tour does not use larger motor coach buses and so there are only usually 35 people per tour, as opposed to 60 people on other bus tours. With a separate Tour Guide you will be able to ask questions about anything during the entire tour
• The tour stops in Sausalito for lunch, however meals are not included
• Unfortunately at this time, the shuttles are not able to accommodate those who need handicap access
• If you choose the 9:00am tour start time, you can stay longer in Sausalito by simply taking a later ferry back to San Francisco or come back with the rest of the group to arrive back in San Francisco around 2:00pm. There is also the very convenient and popular 12:30pm tour time

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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