San Francisco city tour and Escape from the Rock cruise

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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.

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

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

What's included

Narrated bus tour of San Francisco
Bay cruise around Alcatraz Island
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Local guide

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Where you'll meet

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 tour will depart on time without any delays.

Operated by

Gray Line of San Francisco

Important information

* The Escape from the Rock cruise offers amulti-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)