Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour
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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.6 hours 30 minutes
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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
Fees : Gratuities. not included
Any other services not specified
Hotel Pick up or drop off
Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 55 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
Union Square(Pass By)
San Francisco, United StatesDeparting 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, hotelsView LocationVan Ness Avenue(Pass By)
Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, United StatesWe 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.View LocationCow Hollow(Pass By)
Union St, , San Francisco, United StatesTwo 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.View Location1
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
3301 Lyon Street, , San Francisco, United States, 94123-1002Designed 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, United States, 94129Stop 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationPresidio of San Francisco(Pass By)
San Francisco, United States, 94129Former 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.View Location3
Lands End
El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, United States, 94121Beautiful 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. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationGolden Gate Park(Pass By)
501 Stanyan St, , San Francisco, United States, 94117-1898Entering 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. View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location
2805 Leavenworth St.
Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 9:00 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.View Location
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Union Square Departure Location
478 Post St.
Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:40 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.View Location
End point
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Pier 33 concludes the bus transportation portion of tour.
Pier 33 Alcatraz landing is where the Alcatraz portion commences.
Upon conclusion of Alcatraz, customers will need to make their own way back from whence they came.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
- You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
- Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
- The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
- Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.
- There are Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district) .
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• To confirm your Alcatraz Tour, we will need the following information: First and last name along with the ages of all passengers. • Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. • If for any reason you do not provide the above-listed info within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited. • Alcatraz Cruises is the official concessioner to the National Park Service for Alcatraz Island, the National Park Service & Alcatraz Cruises, LLC establish all policies and procedures regarding the purchase of tickets, reserving your departure date/time, and ferry service to and from Alcatraz Island. • We offer 2 departure locations for your pick-up. Please arrive at the one closest to your hotel/stay: 478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco) Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus. - Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in - Bus Departs at 8:40 AM 2805 Leavenworth St (Fisherman's Wharf Area) Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you. - Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in - Bus Departs at 9:00 AM • There will be a Gray Line San Francisco representative to assist with boarding the bus and check-in. • You can reach us at tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com or (415) 353-5310 between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm local time PST. • Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon check-in • Please email tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com up to 5 days in advance to confirm your Alcatraz tickets.Cancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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