Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour
Reviews Summary
Mixed reviews. Some loved the tour, especially Alcatraz. Others found it rushed, poorly organized, or disappointing, with issues like lateness and short stops.
Features
6.5 hours
- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure.
- Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
- Guided bus tour of San Francisco narrated by a local expert and professional guide.
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities
- Official Alcatraz Admission Ticket (valued at $47.95) including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour
- not included
- Any other services not specified
- Hotel Pick up or drop off
- Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's favorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.
- Duration 6 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 55 people in the group
- 1
Union Square
Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see:
Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Van Ness Avenue
We make our way north on Van Ness Avenue. Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Cow Hollow
Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Worlds Fair.
This 162-foot high open rotunda appears as a Greek-Roman inspired fictional ruin.
Disembark bus and explore the structure and lagoon.- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Golden Gate Bridge
Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of this iconic landmark. Capture memorable photos of this engineering marvel and enjoy the fresh coastal breeze.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Presidio of San Francisco
Former U.S. Army military fort,1500-acre park.
Home to; Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 7
Lands End
Beautiful coastal stop at Ocean Beach with rugged cliffs, cypress forest, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, Sutro Bath ruins, and the Cliff House.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Golden Gate Park
Entering Golden Gate Park from the west we pass by one of two Dutch Windmills. Journeying through the park the driver will point out all the points of interest; Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Science, Conservatory of Flowers.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
Haight Street
Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 10
Twin Peaks
Two identical peaks give this attraction its name. One of the highest peaks in the city, you will have breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire city
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
The Castro
Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District.
All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 12
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 13
Financial District
Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 14
Chinatown
Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 15
North Beach
Don't blink your eyes, the transition from Chinatown to North Beach is seamless. This quick transition brings us the sights and aromas of San Francisco's "Little Italy".
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 16
Alcatraz Island
Ferry to Alcatraz Island, walking tour of the prison with award-winning guided "Cell Block Audio Tour"
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included•
- Guided Experience
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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