San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $47.95)
- Professional guide
- Audio walking tour of Alcatraz
- Hotel pickup
- Sightseeing tour
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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.
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.
We will drive through the oldest Chinatown in the US. If there is time, we walk down Ross Alley to the Fortune Cookie Factory and taste fresh cookies.
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.
Enjoy the best view of the city from its geographic center. We may find another lookout point depending on guest interest and weather.
We will stop in the historic center of the "Summer of Love" where you can get a quick lunch and discover street art, music locations and beautiful Victorian architecture.
We will stop at Alamo Square to take pictures of San Francisco's famous "Painted Ladies" Victorian houses with the skyline in the background.
We will drive past beautiful Victorian and modern mansions including Billionaire's Row and the Mrs. Doubtfire House in San Francisco's swankiest neighborhood.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fogcutter Tours Best in San Francisco
It was a great tour around SanFrancisco. Our tour guide Eric was very knowledgeable and he knew his way around the city. He took us to a number of little places that you wouldn’t get on other tours. I would recommend Fogcutter Tours to anyone who is looking to learn about all things in the city of San Francisco from a fantastic and personable tour guide.
5Great day out with Eric....
Great day out with Eric. Very knowledgeable and great stop locations. If anyone is local for a local knowledge tour then Eric’s the person. Thanks for the tour Eric. The UK chaps.
5Brilliant tour
Fantastic tour, our guide Eric was brilliant, very knowledgeable and funny too. Saw lots of lovely places that you dont see on the bigger tours. Nothing was to much bother for Eric. Would highly recommend this tour with Eric
5A lovely way to see all you want to see in San Francisco…
A lovely way to see all you want to see in San Francisco… Eric was a delightful guide and made all guests in our small group feel welcome. The tour was just the right length to keep my interest and I enjoyed being able to wander around Alcatraz at my leisure without any time limit in the afternoon. Highly Recommended and also great value for such a knowledgeable local’s time and personal attention.
5Incredible tour for city views and Alcatraz! 10 out to 10
This is an incredible way to view the city up close and personal! Eric is an excellent tour guide. He is very informative the entire trip and takes extra care to ensure you are seeing the things you wanted to see and many more! In the afternoon we went to Alcatraz which was exceptional also! Our day was unforgettable and definitely would recommend this tour to anyone. Eric makes it all so very smooth and calm! Worth every penny!!
5Best way to see San Fran!
So so amazing!! We loved Eric and learned so much about SF. Got to see so much too. The car was so fun and loved the open air. Blankets were a nice touch too!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you take transit, plan to meet us at the Hyatt Regency. This hotel is directly above the Embarcadero BART station Drumm Street exit. Meet at the front entrance to the hotel on Drumm Street between California and Sacramento Streets. This pickup is usually 30 minutes earlier than the Zephyr pickup
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Fogcutter Tours
- 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
- 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 Alcatraz ferry tickets after the city tour
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 204 city tours we list in San Francisco.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 24 of 204.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Francisco
San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.
Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.
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