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San Francisco Small Group City Sightseeing and Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco Small Group City Sightseeing and Alcatraz Tour

Overview

This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for the cellhouse audio tour. On this uniquely crafted sightseeing tour limited to 12 people, you will see renowned landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and hear quirky stories about the city as an entertaining guide drives your custom vehicle through SF's distinctive neighborhoods. After the four hour city tour, your tour guide will drop you off at Pier 33 where you will catch the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Most guests spend two to three hours at their leisure enjoying the audio walking tour of the former federal penitentiary known as ‘the Rock’. Hotel pickup is included.

City: San Francisco

Sat 07 Jun

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Starting at $180.00

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Sat 07 Jun

Starting at $180.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Audio walking tour of Alcatraz

Hotel pickup

Sightseeing tour

Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MUST provide all passenger names at time of booking
For security purposes, a government-issued photo ID is required for all guests to board the Alcatraz ferry
Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean
You may leave Alcatraz Island at any time; ferries depart every 30 to 40 minutes; the last departing ferry is usually 6:30pm
All passengers over 18 will need to show a government issued ID to pick up tickets

What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Your city tour will end at the Alcatraz Ferry landing where your tickets to the ferry will be waiting. Go in the prison to experience the included audio tour and then explore the rest of the island at your leisure. Most guests take two to three hours before catching one of the ferries that return to shore every 30 minutes.

Golden Gate Bridge

We will find the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge for the day of the tour. That may mean crossing in to the Marin Headlands, heading to Baker Beach or getting underneath the bridge at the landmark Fort Point.

Twin Peaks

Enjoy the best view of the city from its geographic center. We may find another lookout point depending on guest interest and weather.

Golden Gate Park

Enjoy a drive through San Francisco's urban backyard. We may cruise by more or less of it depending on guest interest and weather on the day.

Haight-Ashbury

Enjoy a drive through the historic center of the "Summer of Love" and discover street art, music locations and beautiful Victorian architecture.

The Castro

See the classic Castro Theater, Harvey Milk's former campaign office and more in the center of LGBT culture in San Francisco.

Pacific Heights

We will drive past beautiful Victorian and modern mansions including Billionaire's Row and the Mrs. Doubtfire House in San Francisco's swankiest neighborhood.

Mission District

We will drive through the colorful heart of San Francisco's Latino community to see the Mission Dolores and bright murals. We may also stop to walk down one of the neighborhood's famed mural streets like Clarion or Balmy alley.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (235)

Caitlyn_L

Feb 2025

My boyfriend and I love visiting national parks! This was a beautifully maintained part of history with a nice self-paced walking tour! You take a boat ride to/from the island. Would also highly recommend!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I'm glad you enjoyed the Alcatraz Island portion of the tour. Cheers -Eric

I636FPmaryc

Jan 2025

A personalised tour of the major sights of San Francisco with a trip to Alcatraz at the end. Eric was lovely, very knowledgeable and built the tour around us - there were 5 of us on our day so it was more indiviualised than some of the larger tours can be. we all enjoyed the history, banter and the insights into this city. It was nice that Eric sent suggestions to us if we wanted to know about restaurants, shopping or other information

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you enjoyed a day out with a bit of banter and I hope you had a chance to follow up on some of my recommendations for the rest of your time in The City. Cheers -Eric

suey2025

Jan 2025

Eric is amazing, catering tour to needs of guests. Made a point of remembering names of guests and introducing each of us. Very knowledgeable guide. Fabulous small group tour with no hassles. Thanks Eric

Response from Host

Jan 2025

I do love it when people on my tour get to know each other - like friends for the morning! Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Sue! Cheers -Eric