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San Francisco Grand City Tour & Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the San Francisco City Tour, this Alcatraz combo features an award-winning cellular audio tour and round-trip boat ride to ‘The Rock.’

Approx. 4 hours City Tour (AM) and 2.5 hours Alcatraz Tour (PM)
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted

Highlights

  • Land’s End
  • Sutro Baths & the Pacific Ocean
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Golden Gate Park
  • Chinatown
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • Victorian homes
  • North Beach
  • Presidio National Park
  • Awe ­inspiring views of Alcatraz and the Pacific Ocean
  • Round-trip boat ride to 'The Rock'
  • Award winning Audio Tour of Alcatraz

Includes

  • Approximately 4 hours narrated tour of San Francisco with photo opportunity stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, Land’s End, and Palace of Fine Arts.
  • Luxury motor coach bus with a professional tour guide
  • Alcatraz Admission Ticket including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour in the afternoon
  • Drop off at Pier 33 (the official Alcatraz Landing Pier). This concludes the bus transportation for the day. After the Alcatraz Tour (self-guided audio tour at your own leisure), customers will need to find their way back to the hotel
  • To join the City Tour, please be at the departure point chosen that is closest to your hotel:
Departure #1 - 08:40 AM - Union Square (Downtown) - 478 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Departure #2 - 9:00 AM - Fisherman's Wharf - 2805 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94133

Excludes

  • Hotel pick up or drop off.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Food and beverages.

Please Note

Restrictions

  • Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. Please email [email protected] up to 5 days in advance to confirm your Alcatraz tickets. Note that no refund will be offered for cancelations on this Alcatraz combo product.
  • Cancellation policy: 14 days in advance free of charge. 5 days, less or no show 100% cancellation penalty applies

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Larry Whited
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January 9, 2024
Excellent Tour. I highly recommend it to everyone. Muir Woods was stunning and Alcatraz was fascinating.
Stephen H
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September 18, 2023
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and the tour covered all the locations I expected in San Francisco.
Mrs Stacey Dobell
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July 27, 2023
We took a similar city tour some 20 years ago. We enjoyed this tour but felt that the route that the bus took was not as good as our previous tour. As San Francisco is well known for many sites, the 3 sites that were not available to pass by were Coit Tower , The Painted Ladies and The Crooked Street. We were told that they have become exclusion zones for buses and large vehicles, so we acknowledge that this is out of all tour operators control, but knowing this prior may have changed our decision on the city tour as we then had to make our own way to these locations, as these were things that we personally wanted to see.Alcatraz tour was good and enjoyable. Overall the day was great and well managed.
Mr Donald Horton
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June 27, 2023
Informative and a good way to see the city
a Gray Line customer
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February 21, 2023
took us all around the city. tour guide could be more interactive but over all it was a great way to see the city in a day.
a Gray Line customer
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August 6, 2022
Not sure how to write this one. Our tour guide was Michelle, and Lee was our driver - both were great. You visit many iconic locations in SF, but only get 15 mins. at each stop - off the bus, snap a few pics and back on to the next location.The tour of Alcatraz though, makes this a five star tour. Wow! We were on the island for 2.5 hours. So much history, more areas open than in years past and more work going into previously inaccessible areas. Make sure to use the restroom off the boat, it’s a long climb to the next one. The flys in some of the outer buildings are overwhelming. And carry some extra napkins in case a bird pops on you.
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January 9, 2024
Image with Rate from Larry Whited
Excellent Tour. I highly recommend it to everyone. Muir Woods was stunning and Alcatraz was fascinating.
reviewed by Larry Whited
September 18, 2023
Image with Rate from Stephen H
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and the tour covered all the locations I expected in San Francisco.
reviewed by Stephen H
July 27, 2023
Image with Rate from Mrs Stacey Dobell
We took a similar city tour some 20 years ago. We enjoyed this tour but felt that the route that the bus took was not as good as our previous tour. As San Francisco is well known for many sites, the 3 sites that were not available to pass by were Coit Tower , The Painted Ladies and The Crooked Street. We were told that they have become exclusion zones for buses and large vehicles, so we acknowledge that this is out of all tour operators control, but knowing this prior may have changed our decision on the city tour as we then had to make our own way to these locations, as these were things that we personally wanted to see.Alcatraz tour was good and enjoyable. Overall the day was great and well managed.
reviewed by Mrs Stacey Dobell
June 27, 2023
Image with Rate from Mr Donald Horton
Informative and a good way to see the city
reviewed by Mr Donald Horton
February 21, 2023
Image with Rate from a Gray Line customer
took us all around the city. tour guide could be more interactive but over all it was a great way to see the city in a day.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
August 6, 2022
Image with Rate from a Gray Line customer
Not sure how to write this one. Our tour guide was Michelle, and Lee was our driver - both were great. You visit many iconic locations in SF, but only get 15 mins. at each stop - off the bus, snap a few pics and back on to the next location.The tour of Alcatraz though, makes this a five star tour. Wow! We were on the island for 2.5 hours. So much history, more areas open than in years past and more work going into previously inaccessible areas. Make sure to use the restroom off the boat, it’s a long climb to the next one. The flys in some of the outer buildings are overwhelming. And carry some extra napkins in case a bird pops on you.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
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Itinerary

Begin your day with an entertaining four-hour guided tour of San Francisco in the morning. Then, wrap up your day with a visit to the city's most renowned landmark: Alcatraz Prison.

Indulge in a four-hour guided tour tailored for tourists in vibrant San Francisco. At every stop, you'll have the chance to step off the bus and soak in the city's iconic landmarks. Our engaging narration will unveil San Francisco in a unique light, making it a memorable experience!

We'll take you on a captivating citywide journey, from the Bay to the Ocean, with perfectly timed photo opportunities at renowned spots like the Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and the Palace of Fine Arts.

The tour's highlight is a visit to Twin Peaks, where you'll savor a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city from a spectacular 1,000 feet above sea level. For added excitement, consider upgrading your tour to include a bay cruise or a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay, offering a comprehensive perspective of San Francisco from both land and sea.

While exploring Golden Gate Park, we'll point out seasonal flower displays, search for bison, and pass by picturesque windmills overlooking the Pacific. Delve into the fascinating history of San Francisco, from its Native American origins to the bustling gold rush days, as we traverse the once-infamous Barbary Coast. Finally, marvel at San Francisco's iconic Victorian Homes as we guide you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.

After your City Tour is completed, you will be conveniently dropped off at Pier 33 to commence your Alcatraz adventure on one of the remarkable cruises. Alcatraz Island continues to be one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks, and now, you have the chance to experience its chilling allure firsthand. When you choose one of Gray Line of San Francisco's Alcatraz combos packaged with our Grand City Tour, you'll benefit from an award-winning cellular audio tour and a round-trip boat ride to 'The Rock.' You'll have the flexibility to spend as much time as you desire on the island, but please ensure that you make it back in time for the last ferry returning to the city.

Please note that Alcatraz Island Combo Tours require reservations of at least 5 days (no same-day Alcatraz combos are available). The Gray Line of San Francisco Grand City Tour & Alcatraz Package is an absolute essential for first-time visitors to San Francisco. Don't miss out on this incredible experience; book your Grand City Tour & Alcatraz combination with Gray Line of San Francisco today!

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Pickup Info

Hotel pick up is not provided for this tour. Please select the meeting point that is closest to your location. Make sure to choose the departure location that is nearest to you and arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Departure #1 - 08:40 AM - Union Square (Downtown) - 478 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Departure #2 - 9:00 AM - Fisherman's Wharf - 2805 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94133

* You can reach us at [email protected] or 1 (415) 353-5310 between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm local time (PST)

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