Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
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4 Ratings
San Francisco
Explore San Francisco's iconic landmarks and delve into Alcatraz's history on this immersive combo tour. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Downtown San Francisco - Pick-up from Downtown SF between 8.30 and 8.45
  • Union Square - Major Department Stores, Famous Hotels, Ice Rink before Christmas, Apple Store, Monument in the Middle
  • Chinatown - Dragon Gate.
    Largest, oldest, and Richest Chinatown in the US
  • Nob Hill - Famous Hotels, The Fairmont, Grace Cathedral, United Nations, Union Pacific Club
  • The Embarcadero - Beautiful Waterfront, Bridge view and Bay view
  • Levi’s Plaza Park - Birthplace of Jeans.
    French fabric, Italian design, Bavarian Guy. Gold Rush
  • Financial District - 2nd Largest Financial District in the Country, BofA, Pyramid, Wall Street of the East Cost
  • North Beach - Italian Neighborhood of San Francisco. Many italian restaurants.
    St. Peter and Paul Church where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio never got married
  • Fisherman’s Wharf - Great Museums, Tussaud, Boudin Bakery, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Jeremiah O’Brian - Liberty Ship
    Hyde Street Pier, Buena Vista Cafe - Irish coffee,
    Pier 39, Sea Lions
  • Lombard Street - See the crookedest street in the World
  • Fort Mason - Embarcation Point During WW2.
    HIstory of this Fort is the History of US becoming a Superpower.
    Marina Safeway.
  • Marina District - Great Bridge Views, Marina Boulevard, Palace of Fine Arts
  • Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - Built in 1915 to celebrate the completion of Panama Canal.
    Home to San Francisco Exploratorium - an interactive museum of art, science, and human perception based on the philosophy that science should be fun and accessible for people of all ages. Founded by Frank Oppenheimer and later moved to Pier 15.
  • Golden Gate Bridge - The bridge is actually not golden at all! It’s a bright red-orange.
    It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
    It took four years to build.
    There are approximately 600,000 rivets in each of the bridge’s towers.
    It’s the most photographed bridge in the world.
  • Haight-Ashbury - The neighborhood where hippies movement was born.
    Cool stores and houses of Jimmy Hendrix and Jerry Garcia
  • Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden, De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Botanical Gardens, Hippy Hill
  • Pier 33 - ALCATRAZ LANDING
    We will bring you to Alcatraz Landing 30 minutes prior to your boat departure
  • Alcatraz Island - The boat ride to Alcatraz takes 15 minutes,
    Enjoy stunning views of Downtown SF, of the Bridges and of the Bay!!!
  • Alcatraz Island - This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary.
    Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly western gulls, cormorants, and egrets). It measures 1,675 feet (511 m) by 590 feet (180 m) and is 135 feet (41 m) at highest point during mean tide.[5] The total area of the island is reported to be 22 acres (8.9 ha).[1]

Landmarks on the island include the Main Cellhouse, Dining Hall, Lighthouse, the ruins of the Warden’s House and Social Hall, Parade Grounds, Building 64, Water Tower, New Industries Building, Model Industries Building, and the Recreation Yard.
The boat back to the city depart every 30 minutes.

  • Pier 33 - THe Ride from the Island back to Pier 33 takes another 15 minutes
  • Alcatraz Island - The Boat ride to Alcatraz takes about 15 min.
    Enjoy stunning views of downtown SF, the Bridges, Alcatraz, and the Bay!!!
What's Included
  • Professional and experienced guide for the city tour
  • Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
  • Bottled water
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities to the driver
  • Lunch
  • Pickup after Alcatraz tour
  • Food and Beverages
Additional Information

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each lasts 3.5 to 4 hours. During the city tour, we will make multiple stops. You will see Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Financial District, Embarcadero, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason, Marina, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Haight Ashbury, Civic Center, Painted Ladies. After the city tour, our guide will drop you at Alcatraz landing at least 30 minutes before your boat departure. You will visit one of the most famous landmarks in the US and enjoy the views of the city, the bay, and the bridges. You will learn the history of Alcatraz. After the visit to Alcatraz, the boat will bring you back to Pier 33. You have to return to your hotel on your own. ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Location
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
Post Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Andrea_p
Jun 14, 2024
Great day! - We really enjoyed this tour. We got to see lots of the San Francisco sights and enjoyed Alcatraz as well.
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