Historic Houseboat Tour
- 2 hours
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Visit Sausalito’s famed houseboats and learn the storied history of one of the bay’s most iconic landmarks on this 2 hour walking tour. Hear stories of the bohemian writers and influential artist who defined an era, Like Southern transplant Otis Redding, who spent his short time here recording the song “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” just days before his fatal plane crash. Learn how the dozens of seemingly unconnected threads of history combine to create a rich tapestry of people, personalities, and art forms known as Sausalito from a local artist and author. Free parking Minimum of 6 people required. Note: If you have fewer than 6 people in your party, please call the day before to check on availability.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Free Parking
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary
HISTORIC HOUSEBOAT TOUR Stroll the docks of the bay with local artists and author and get the insiders take on the history and mystery of these icon waterfront treasures.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. Tour is only cancelled in case of storms - DRESS APPROPRIATELY
How it compares in Sausalito
- Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 17 experiences we list in Sausalito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 17.
About Sausalito
Sausalito is a small waterfront town in Marin County, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, with houseboats and hillside homes.
Sausalito climbs a steep hillside on the north shore of San Francisco Bay, facing the city across the water. Its name comes from a Spanish word for a little grove of willows. Bridgeway, the main street, runs along the waterfront past yacht harbours and small shops, and the hills above are covered in terraced houses with decks and gardens. A colony of floating homes lines the shore, and a wartime shipyard once built ships here.
Top-ranked sights in Sausalito: Sausalito Boardwalk, Battery Spencer.
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