Why choose this San Francisco tour ?
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.
Make the most of your San Francisco adventure
What makes Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour a unique experience ?
Departing 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, hotels
We 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.
Two 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.
Designed 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.
The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.
Former 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.
Beautiful 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.
Entering 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.
Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
Two identical peaks give this attraction its name. One of the highest peaks in the city, you will have breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire city
Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District.
All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
Passing under the “Dragon Gates” of Chinatown, traveler’s enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
Don’t blink your eyes, the transition from Chinatown to North Beach is seamless. This quick transition brings us the sights and aromas of San Francisco’s “Little Italy”.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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) .
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- City Tour & Alcatraz Admission
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3.5-hr San Francisco city tour plus ferry and admission to Alcatraz island, including award-winning Alcatraz audio tour. Limited availability and advance booking is recommended
Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach
- Narrated Bus Tour of San Francisco
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities
- Alcatraz Admission Ticket (valued at $45.25 USD) including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Any other services not specified
- Hotel Pick up or drop off
- Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Gray Line San Francisco.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 2223 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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.
