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Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

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Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with this fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Explore iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Take in the breathtaking sights of the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, and Land's End. But the highlight of your day will be a tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island, where you can step inside the cells and hear the stories of prisoners and guards. This tour includes convenient hotel pickup and lasts between 420 to 480 minutes, ensuring you have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of San Francisco. Don't miss out on this incredible experience – book now and get ready for a day full of adventure and discovery.

About this experience

  • Non Refundable There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Fully-narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure
  • Tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island
  • Opportunity to photograph the Palace of Fine Arts
  • Experience the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
  • Panoramic view of the entire Bay Area from Twin Peaks
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Expert guide and commentary
  • Free Wifi on vehicle
  • Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island (US$45.25 value)
  • Hotel pickup from most hotels in downtown San Francisco, but do not pick up outside SF city limits
  • Transportation to/from attractions (vehicle depends on group size)
  • Gratuities
  • Child safety seat for children under 8 years old or 4' 9" (1.4 meters) required
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz

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Introduction

Experience the best of San Francisco and uncover the mystery of Alcatraz with the Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz. This unforgettable combo tour offers an immersive journey through the iconic landmarks and neighborhoods of San Francisco, followed by a visit to the infamous Alcatraz Island. Get ready for a day filled with adventure, history, and stunning views.

What to expect?

During this full-day tour, you can expect a comprehensive exploration of San Francisco's top attractions. Start your day by riding in comfort as you tour the city's most famous sights. From the vibrant neighborhoods of Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and Nob Hill to the picturesque spots like the Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge, you'll be treated to breathtaking views and fascinating stories. Later in the afternoon, the tour takes a thrilling turn as you embark on a guided tour of Alcatraz Island. Discover the secrets and legends of this notorious former federal prison through an included Cellhouse Audio Tour. Walk in the footsteps of prisoners and guards, and learn about the incredible escape attempts that made Alcatraz an infamous landmark and a symbol of the American justice system.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone visiting San Francisco who wants to make the most of their time in the city. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply an adventurous traveler seeking a unique experience, this tour has something for everyone. With its diverse itinerary and immersive activities, it caters to a wide range of interests and preferences.

Why book this?

Book this tour to discover the true essence of San Francisco and go beyond the typical tourist experience. Unlike other generic city tours, this guided tour offers a fully-narrated adventure with a knowledgeable insider guide who provides fascinating insights and stories about each landmark along the way. The highlight of the day is undoubtedly the visit to Alcatraz Island, where you'll have the chance to explore the legendary prison and immerse yourself in its intriguing history.

Good to know

It's important to note that this tour includes pick-up from most hotels in San Francisco Downtown, making it convenient and hassle-free. The total duration of the tour is approximately 420 to 480 minutes, ensuring that you have ample time to fully experience each destination. Remember to bring your camera to capture the stunning views of San Francisco's iconic landmarks and the breathtaking scenery surrounding Alcatraz Island.

Reviews

Feedback from previous tour participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Travelers have praised the knowledgeable guides, the seamless logistics, and the unforgettable experience of visiting Alcatraz. Many have described the tour as a highlight of their trip to San Francisco, and some have even expressed their desire to do it again. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore San Francisco and discover the secrets of Alcatraz Island.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Reviews

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David_N

Our guide Michelle was very knowledgeable and imparted this knowledge very well. Very enjoyable especially if you like learning about the history of San Francisco. Would recommend this to anyone. Alcatraz was a great experience learning about the history of this place. Well worth visiting when in San Francisco

Kristi_F

Awesome tour, very cool guide and driver. There was a family that was late showing up, late on every stop and the father was super rude and loud. Would have been a near perfect trip if we would have left on time (without him), as he held everyone up literally on every single stop. He also called the tour guide ill-informed and said it was a "sh*t-show" which I found ironic, as he was the only person that was making things uncomfortable. For the sake of other guests, I wish tour guides were allowed to be less polite and more assertive when a customer is ruining everyone else's experience. No Pink Ladies, no stop in Haight & Ashbury and no curvy streets, so you will want a different tour if those are things you want to see. There are 4 20 minute stops and then you have about 1.5 hours wait after tour ends, before Alcatraz. Also make sure you go to will call to get your tickets.

Dimitrios_A

I thought the overall experience was quite disappointing and poorly organised. Right from the start, we were confused about the pickup point. I sent Extranomical Tours 5 messages asking them to confirm the pickup location and, when they finally did, they gave me one that was 30mins away claiming it was the closest one to our hotel (it wasn't and after checking the info on their website, it turned out there was another one that was only 1 minute away). We stopped at some interesting places along the way and our tour guide was polite and knowledgeable but, as we were crammed inside a mini-van, we often found ourselves struggling to see the buildings the guide was pointing at (e.g. the Painted Ladies). Finally, the tour includes a ticket to Alcatraz but nothing more than that - no tour of the prison and we even had to collect the tickets from the ticket office ourselves. The tour company failed to mention we'd need photo-ID to collect the tickets so we wouldn't be able to do so if I didn't have our passports with us on the day. I find it disappointing that Extranomical Tours felt it was important to message me about how to dress or to wear sunscreen on the day but forgot to mention this key piece of information.

KristineStewart

The tour was a good way for first time visitors to see the highlights of San Francisco. Michele the tour guide was lovely and was very knowledgeable. The stops were well paced and we did not feel at all rushed when exploring.

Paul_B

The bus tour was very enjoyable. Felt very safe with the driver even though tight lanes and extreme hills of San Francisco are not something we are used to. Significant issues with transition to Alcatraz adventure! Tour guide on bus told us to hurry to pick up tickets at Alcatraz drop point and then bus drove off. Actually we had over a 3 hour wait for that part of the excursion and could not even pick up the tickets at Will Call window for 2 hours. Lack of understanding about this part of our excursion and the subsequent wait really diminished the value of what could have been a completely wonderful day. Between Viator and the tour providers, someone missed a step here.

Liane_M

The tour guide was excellent. He showed us various parts of the city, and at one point changed his route and still had something to say about what we were seeing. Alcatraz was very interesting, taking the self guided tour. At the end there was a book signing by one of the former prisoners.

ernie0926

While we enjoyed what we did see, what we didn’t was more notable. We did have a small group but they put us in a full size bus making it impossible to see Lombard street and the painted ladies. 2 of the most popular sights in San Francisco. Also no Chinatown. Our tour guide and driver were both very nice and the guide was very knowledgeable. There was no hotel pick up and I only found that out because I texted and asked where we should wait for pickup, only to be given an address by fishermen’s wharf and told no one was coming for us. Even though all of my communication showed hotel pickup. The Alcatraz part was very easy and well explained. Be warned though. Alcatraz is straight uphill walking. Also that entire island is covered in birds and their crap. I’m not overly fond of birds, so not my favorite place. Overall not impressed with the experience and had to pay a taxi driver to see the stuff we missed.

Gregg N

My wife and I recently took the San Francisco Day Tour. The tour was a pleasant experience, however, it was not the same as what we had originally seen described in the Trip Advisor outline. Several of the sites we thought we would drive by or stop at, were not included. Perhaps this was due to the fact that Extranomical Tours sister line Grayline Tours was the actual tour provider that day? In spite of that, we certainly kept on schedule, and were able to make connections for the Alcatraz tour that followed immediately after the bus portion of our tour. Kudos to Michelle (our guide) and Sam (our driver). Both were professional, courteous and very friendly .

JeanYves_P

The guide was interesting to listen, he knew the city by heart and was a professional. I did the reservation and everything was ok with Viator(Paid,pick up location, date, hour….)the day before the excursion I received a message from Viator to advise me that the departure time was change and the employee at Viator said this is the time and that’s it. And you have to be there on time. So a had too change my planning for them. Note: the guide with the mini van was 15 minutes late ?

MiguelR1354

Don was awesome, we had such a wonderful time around SFO, the tour was very sharp and we love the townthank you so much!!
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2024-05-07 10:53
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