San Francisco: City Highlights Tour with Alcatraz Ferry

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Experience the best of San Francisco on a guided tour as you explore some of its most famous neighborhoods. Visit Alcatraz with a ferry ticket, and learn more about the infamous prison.

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Highlights

  • Explore the city of San Francisco on a guided tour and discover its highlights
  • Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from a professional guide
  • Discover neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and Pacific Heights
  • Admire famous landmarks of the city like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks
  • Board the ferry to Alcatraz Island enjoy some time to explore the former prison

Description

Discover the highlights of San Francisco on a guided tour with stops at classic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks. Ride through North Beach, Pacific Heights, Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and the Embarcadero, followed by a ferry trip to Alcatraz Island. Start with pickup from your hotel and set off on your exploration of the city. Enjoy live commentary throughout from your onboard guide. Discover places like street-art alleys in Mission, the mosaic stairways in Sunset, the laid-back vibe of Presidio, the Beaux-Arts City Hall, or the famous “Painted Ladies” at Alamo Square. Stop for photos of iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks. Stop at a local market where you can purchase some lunch. Head to the Alcatraz ferry landing and use your ferry tickets to travel 'the Rock' and explore the island at your leisure. Explore the former cells and learn about the fascinating history of the prison and notable inmates. After your free time exploring the island, hop on the ferry to return to the city.

Includes

Professional guide Hotel pickup in San Francisco Ferry ticket to Alcatraz Island Full access to the island and inside the cellhouse

Important Information

  • The ferry trip requires the names of all guests for the ticket manifest Blankets and warm jackets are available for your comfort in the open vehicle The weather in San Francisco can be highly variable, so please dress in layers A stop will be made, so your group can get lunch during the tour, but the price of food is not included

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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