Driver/Guide narration is in English for City Tour.
Multi-language audio available for Alcatraz tour.
* We offer pick-up at major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please tell us your hotel location in the comments column when booking. We will then confirm availability for you.
* The pick-up time is from 8:00am and 8:30am. Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
Day 1: San Francisco - Palace of Fine Arts - Alcatraz Island - San Francisco
San Francisco
The unique California city is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, fog and cable cars. San Francisco was founded in 1776 by Spanish settlers and named for St. Francis of Assisi and the city grew dramatically during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Popular sites are the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, the crooked Lombard Street, Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park and Chinatown. Now, plan your San Francisco travel for your next vacation. Find a Alcatraz Tour, Things to do in Fisherman's Wharf or take a Golden Gate Bridge Cruise to see the beauty of San Francisco.
Palace of Fine Arts
Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, the elegant San Francisco structure still stands in its original location though it was rebuilt in 1965 and underwent renovations in 2009. Palace of Fine Arts was designed by Bernard Maybeck and today hosts art exhibitions, musical performances and theatrical events. It is a popular event venue with its beautiful lagoon reflecting the magnificent Beaux-Arts architecture. The grand palace is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and a smaller scale replica was constructed in Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim.
Alcatraz Island
This former high-maximum security federal penitentiary is located on Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay 1.25 miles off the coast. Famously known for housing some of the nation's most notorious criminals, Alcatraz was in operation from 1933-1963 and is frequently called "The Rock." The U.S. National Historic Landmark that is an extremely popular tourist attraction also contains the oldest functioning lighthouse on the country's West Coast, former military forts and rock pools. Landmarks include the Lighthouse, Warden's House, Main Cell House, Officer's Club, Water Tower, Dining Hall and Recreation Yard. Hop on a cruise across the San Francisco Bay to experience the beauty, history and infamy of this prison island on an Alcatraz tour.
This is a complete San Francisco City and Alcatraz Island tour. Ride in comfort, walk the streets and float the bay as you visit the city’s top attractions PLUS experience the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. Go way beyond “hop on hop off”. Avoid fretting over last-minute Alcatraz tickets. Your city insider guide will deliver an incredible San Francisco sightseeing adventure.
After a convenient morning pickup at most San Francisco hotels, your city tour begins on San Francisco’s waterfront and rolls through the Marina District. At the lovely Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building and grounds.
Then, on to the main event—a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge!
This San Francisco city highlights tour will take you to Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park.
Later, you will be blown away by the dramatic views of the entire city from the top of Twin Peaks.
For the last portion of the tour, your guide will explain the historic and cultural importance of neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Castro, Nob Hill, and Chinatown. Finally, in North Beach, we’ll point out Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Washington Square and more.
When the San Francisco tour concludes, you will have an hour and change to pick a restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf or North Beach. When you’ve had your fill, make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — have your camera ready!
On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin.
After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart’s content, grab one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you’ve worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman’s Wharf options before making your way back to your hotel.
Itinerary
Duration: 9 hours appproximately
08:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Convenient pickup at most San Francisco hotels
See Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and the Marina District
Stop and explore picturesque Palace of Fine Arts
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cruise across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
Stop at a spectacular vista for photographs
Take in the Pacific Ocean coastline at Land’s End
Enjoy panoramic views of Sutro Baths and the Cliff House
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
See Golden Gate Park, including the California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, and the de Young Museum
Stop for the stunning views from the top of Twin Peaks
Learn the fascinating history of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury
Roll through San Francisco’s Castro and Mission district neighborhoods
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Enjoy views of Chinatown, Nob Hill, and the Financial District
See North Beach, home to Coit Tower and crooked Lombard Street
Enjoy lunch in North Beach or Fisherman’s Wharf (not included)
Say “hi” to the famous San Francisco sea lions
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island tour at Pier 33
Enjoy the "The Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour" (foreign languages available)
Free time to explore Alcatraz Island; take a return ferry to Pier 33
Return to your San Francisco hotel
* Times listed are approximates only. Traffic and other unforeseen issues can cause delays or changes in these time which are out of our control.
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.
●Tickets to the Alcatraz Islandferry & tour
●Fully guided San Francisco sightseeing tour
●Live narration (English) of San Francisco attractions
●Multiple stops to photograph and explore
●Golden Gate Bridge toll
●Daily departures
* All personal expenses
* Tips for tour guide/driver (15% recommended)
* Meals
8:00AM-8:30AM Major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area
* This tour cannot be refunded once reservation confirmed.
* Baggage allowance policy:
This tour doesn't expect our guests to have luggage (suitcases and such). If guests do, they need to notify us 48 hours in advance and the luggage policy should apply.
* We offer pick-up at major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please tell us your hotel location in the comments column when booking. We will then confirm availability for you.
* The pick-up time is from 8:00am and 9:00am. Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
* As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it's important to be on time. If clients are late or miss a scheduled pick-up time for the tour, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY. An alternative pick-up location may be arranged at the customer's expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
* For child under 8 years old:
Please note that for your child's safety, we require you to bring a child safety seat or booster seat for all children that are not at least 8 years of age or 4' 9" or 144 cm in height as dictated by California State Law. You will be required to provide your own child seat on all motor vehicle tours. Failure to provide a seat for your child will result in forfeiture of your seats on the tour without refund. If your child is 8 years or older or 4'9" in height you do not need to provide a child seat, however, please let us know.
* We will assess a cleaning fee of up to $100 for any passenger who permanently stains or renders this vehicle temporarily unfit for passengers due to spillage of any substance such that the vehicle must be taken out of service and cleaned.
* This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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