San Francisco: City Highlights Tour with Alcatraz Ferry

Highlights

• You’ll feel like you’re exploring the city with friends in a small group.
• There is one tour per day Your group has the guide’s full attention and energy.
• The itinerary is flexible and unfolds around what the group finds most exciting.
• Warm blankets and jackets make the ride pleasant on foggy summer days.
• Alcatraz Island ferry ticket is included for a seamless transition to "The Rock"

Description

Discover the highlights of San Francisco on a guided tour with stops at classic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alamo Square. Ride through North Beach, Pacific Heights, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and the Presidio, followed by a ferry trip to Alcatraz Island.

Start with pickup from your hotel and set off on your exploration of the city in an open-sided tour van. Enjoy live commentary throughout from your onboard guide.

Discover places like street-art alleys, the mosaic stairways in Sunset, the laid-back vibe of Presidio, the Beaux-Arts City Hall, or the famous “Painted Ladies” at Alamo Square. Stop for photos of iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts and Alamo Square.

Stop in the iconic Haigh-Ashbury neighborhood where you can purchase some lunch. Head to the Alcatraz ferry landing and use your ferry tickets to travel "the Rock" and explore the island at your leisure. Explore the former cells and learn about the fascinating history of the prison and notable inmates.

After your free time exploring the island, hop on the ferry to return to the city. Return transport to your hotel is not provided, but you will be close by Pier 39 in Fisherman's Wharf and can easily get back to where you started.