San Francisco city tour and Escape from the Rock cruise

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What to Expect...

Enjoy fantastic views and photo ops at famous locations on this four-hour narrated tour of San Francisco. You'll see the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and admire a stunning 360-degree view of the city from Twin Peaks. As you move through Golden Gate Park, you'll pass seasonal flower displays, windmills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and (if you're lucky) grazing bison! The tour will teach you about San Francisco's early settlements, from Native Americans to Spanish colonisers, and the era of the gold rush. Then, drive by Victorian homes in the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.

The city tour will end at the waterfront, where you'll board a boat at Pier 39 for the Escape the Rock cruise. The cruise provides an up-close look at the infamous prison island that has seen many unsuccessful escape attempts. You will circle the island twice to see it from all angles, along with the stunning city skyline. You may even catch some porpoises swimming by!

Please note this tour does not land on Alcatraz Island.

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What's Included in your ticket

Includes:

  • Check Circle Green IconNarrated bus tour of San Francisco
  • Check Circle Green IconBay cruise around Alcatraz Island
  • Check Circle Green IconTransportation in air-conditioned coach
  • Check Circle Green IconLocal guide

Excludes:

  • Circle Cross Orange IconGratuities (optional)
  • Circle Cross Orange IconFood and drinks
  • Circle Cross Orange IconHotel pick-up and drop-off

Highlights

  • See San Francisco by land and sea
  • Pass famous sights including Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and North Beach
  • Sail around Alcatraz Island
  • Learn more about the area and its fascinating history

Important Information

  • Departure points in San Francisco: 8:40am Union Square (478 Post Street) or 9:00am Fisherman's Wharf (2805 Leavenworth Street).
  • Please ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • The Escape from the Rock cruise offers a multi-language audio tour in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese
  • The Escape from the Rock Bay Cruise provides open boarding without the need for a reserved time slot. The cruise is operated by BLUE & GOLD FLEET at different times depending on the season (check Blue&Gold operations for updated schedule)

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