San Francisco Small Group City Sightseeing and Alcatraz Tour in San Francisco booking from $180.00

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

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Professional guide

Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island (US$39.90 value)

Audio walking tour of Alcatraz

Hotel pickup

Sightseeing tour

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
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
The following policy is based on rules from the City of San Francisco and the State of California for sightseeing companies. Policy is current as of November 8th, 2022.

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 (169)

Baxuz80

Sep 2022

What an experience! We travel a lot but this is by far the best tour we have ever done. Eric is very professional and knowledgeable. I give this a 20 out of 10.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write a review, Adis! It was a pleasure meeting your family and I’m glad you had such a great time. Cheers -Eric

Andr_B

Aug 2022

Eric and his open-air jeep are amazing. You get to see so many parts and neighbourhoods of the city. He does not stick 100% to the itinerary so if this is important to you, contact him beforehand. He is the only guide in all of my viator-booked tours who was already super helpful before the actual tour. Very much recommended!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review, Andre! I do try to do something a bit different each day, depending on the group and what is happening in the city. My assistant, Emily, and I always reach out to customers when they book to find out what might be special for them. I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience with Fogcutter Tours! Cheers -Eric

Daphne_K

Aug 2022

Eric from Fog Cutters Tours arrive in a unique van with no windows but drop downsides if it was wet or too windy. He was friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Listened to clients so he could give you extra information which would be of interest to you. We stopped at a great place to get some lunch arriving to get ferry for Alcatraz. I would recommend to anyone that likes a more personnel trip. He made my Birthday unforgettable.Thank you

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write a review, Daphne. I'm glad you enjoyed the sights, the unique vehicle, and our lunch place. Thanks for sharing your birthday trip with the crew :) Cheers -Eric

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San Francisco Small Group City Sightseeing and Alcatraz Tour

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