San Francisco in One Day: Alcatraz, Bay Cruise and Guided City Tour
- Location:San Francisco, California
- Duration:Varies
- TOUR Code:2214SHUTTLEALCATRAZ
The perfect choice if your time in San Francisco is limited, this smaller group tour covers all the iconic sights of the city and the bay. This comprehensive shuttle tour, led by an onboard tour guide and separate expert driver, includes more stops than any other sightseeing tour of San Francisco, a cruise to Sausalito and a visit to the city's iconic attraction, Alcatraz.
The itinerary allows for stops at over a dozen renowned sights, ensuring you'll experience an in-depth tour of San Francisco. There's time for you to leave your air-conditioned shuttle at all of the sights to explore, take pictures and listen to your guide's fascinating commentary. With a maximum group size of 35 people you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience, as well as a broad overview of the City by The Bay!
Alcatraz frequently sells out from June to September - book at least 10 days prior to travel to secure your place!
Highlights
- San Francisco Alcatraz tour by deluxe air-conditioned shuttle
- Twelve stops for photos and exploring
- Click 'additional information' to view all the stops on this tour!
- Small group ensures a personal experience
- Includes ferry cruise to or from beautiful Sausalito
- Includes ferry cruise to Alcatraz and tour of the island
- Expert guide and narration, separate from driver
- A choice of Alcatraz in afternoon or night
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Starting at the famous Ferry Building, the tour commences with a relaxing cruise accompanied by your guide across San Francisco Bay to the picturesque village of Sausalito. You will spend an hour in Sausalito, and have the opportunity to explore the town's many shops and art galleries and have lunch. Next, you will drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, stopping for pictures and the opportunity to walk around the vista points of San Francisco's most treasured landmark.
Moving into the city, the tour will take you to Lombard Street, the famous hilly and winding street that was created in the 1920’s to accommodate the steep incline. Your guide will then take you on a stroll through Chinatown, home to many captivating shops and restaurants. You will stop at Grace Cathedral, Golden Gate Park, Japanese Tea Garden and Alamo Square Park with its beautiful Victorian houses.
Finally, you will jump on the ferry to discover the island of Alcatraz, home to the most notorious inmates in America's history. The famous prison, formally known as 'The Rock', is famous for having housed ruthless criminals such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will have the opportunity to explore this renowned landmark and experience an audio tour of its spooky cell blocks.
Alcatraz by Night Tour
During the winter, you have the option to upgrade to the award-winning, limited-availability Alcatraz by Night Tour! Following the conclusion of your guided city tour, you will have about 3 hours to explore Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 before heading out by early evening ferry to ''The Rock'. Alcatraz by Night provides a more intimate, engaging experience on the island, with a variety of special programs and presentations offered at night in addition to the Alcatraz audio tour “Doing Time”. You will also see the breathtaking sunset and San Francisco skyline lit up in the evening on this renowned tour, voted "Best Tour of the Bay Area".
Schedule Details
San Francisco in One Day: Alcatraz, Bay Cruise and Guided City Tour
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Additional Information
- Alcatraz entrance fee
- Professional guide
- Self-guided audio tour
- Local Taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entry to Japanese Tea Garden (US$5.00 per person)
- Meals
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 30 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 96 hours, subject to availability Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants ride free provided they do not occupy a seat
- You must make your own ways to Pier 33 for the Alcatraz portion. There is the F-line train from the Ferry Building or guests may walk (approximately 15 minutes) to Pier 33
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