Overview
Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour excursion by selected open air buses/van/Tuk-tuks from Fisherman’s Wharf. Guests will start their day with our express tour then take an assigned time ferry ride to Alcatraz and on the SAME day. Guests will be allotted enough time in between to comfortably walk and both attractions.
No frills! Just thrills! Our basic tour is designed to be an optional economical introduction to the city for those in a hurry! This experience does not offer any stops with re-entry with this package.
Guests will be assigned to either an Alcatraz/afternoon City Tour or Morning City Tour/afternoon Alcatraz based on our reserved voucher times. Guests will be required to meet a check in agent for their bus portion of this event. Guests do not need to take the city tour portion if they only want to complete Alcatraz.
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What's included
Alcatraz Audio Tour (downloadable on your personal cell phone)
SAME DAY City Tour Express open air bus/van departure time assigned by us
City Tour Express is an express highlight sampler of SF locations intended as an overview
City tour is optional (but included). Guests do not have attend city tour to attend Alcatraz.
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
This is not a private tour. Guests will be grouped together safely and socially distanced.
Live Narration by tour guide or driver is not provided. Audio only.
Night Tours of Alcatraz and night city tour are not included
Transportation to/from Pier 33 to your hotel or Fisherman's Wharf city tour
City Tour Express does not offer any stop for pictures or re-entry
Desired Order of tours (ie. Alcatraz then City Tour/City Tour then Alcatraz) chosen by us
Alcatraz and City Tour are scheduled on same day. No reschedules. No credits.
City Tour is a same day use or lose time specific departure event.
We reserve the right to choose vehicle options for this city tour.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Guest depart Pier 33 for the Alcatraz Departure Boat Portion at a specific ticket time chosen by us. Guest will walk to/from Fisherman's Wharf for our city tour portion location. Details on the bus portion departure time and exact meeting location will be sent at time of Alcatraz vouchers.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
2 Days prior all guests will receive by email their Alcatraz Time of Departure Admission Voucher and Shuttle Bus ticket by the end of the day. They will also receive their instructions on how to redeem all vouchers . Don't have your time slot? Email Tourmorepartners@gmail.com for a resend within two days in!
We reserve the right to designate what size bus we operate for this tour based on demand.
Guests do not pick their departure times!
What to expect
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Alcatraz Island
3 hours
Step on Alcatraz Island and experience the past civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history. Alcatraz Island boat and admission is included. Guests will walk from bus start location to Alcatraz Pier 33. Guests will also have access to an audio tour on their personal cell phones.
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Golden Gate Bridge
3 hours
Guests will cross the Golden Gate Bridge by bus. There will be no opportunity to stop for photos as bus will continue on the route.
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
3 hours
The Palace of Fine Arts was one of ten palaces at the heart of the Panama-Pacific Exhibition.
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Chinatown
3 hours
The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia. It is also the oldest and largest of the four notable Chinese enclaves within San Francisco.
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Fisherman's Wharf
3 hours
Fisherman’s Wharf has been the home of San Francisco’s colorful fishing fleet for nearly a century and a quarter. Rich in history with plenty to see and do, your adventure at the wharf is calling.
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Coit Tower
3 hours
Coit Tower is a tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, offering panoramic views over the city and the bay. The tower, in the city's Pioneer Park, was built between 1932 and 1933 using Lillie Hitchcock Coit's bequest to beautify the city of San Francisco.
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Union Square
3 hours
See the center of the city!
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Haight-Ashbury
3 hours
The neighborhood is known as the birthplace of the hippie counterculture of the 1960s.
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North Beach
3 hours
The neighborhood is San Francisco's "Little Italy" and has historically been home to a large Italian American population, largely from Northern Italy.[5] It still has many Italian restaurants, though many other ethnic groups currently live in the neighborhood. It was also the historic center of the beatnik subculture and has become one of San Francisco's main nightlife districts as well as a residential neighborhood populated by a mix of young urban professionals, families, and Chinese immigrants.
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Pier 39
3 hours
Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. The family-oriented entertainment and presence of marine mammals make this a popular tourist location for families with kids.
The pier is located at the edge of the Fisherman's Wharf district and is close to North Beach, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero. The area is easily accessible with the historic F Market streetcars.
From the pier one can see Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. Blue & Gold Fleet's bay cruises leave from Pier 39.[1]
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Can I cancel Alcatraz and City Tour Express for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–2 hours.
Where does it start?
Guest depart Pier 33 for the Alcatraz Departure Boat Portion at a specific ticket time chosen by us. Guest will walk to/from Fisherman's Wharf for our city tour portion location.
What's included?
- Alcatraz Audio Tour (downloadable on your personal cell phone)
- SAME DAY City Tour Express open air bus/van departure time assigned by us
- City Tour Express is an express highlight sampler of SF locations intended as an overview
- City tour is optional (but included). Guests do not have attend city tour to attend Alcatraz.
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
What's not included?
- This is not a private tour. Guests will be grouped together safely and socially distanced.
- Live Narration by tour guide or driver is not provided. Audio only.
- Night Tours of Alcatraz and night city tour are not included
- Transportation to/from Pier 33 to your hotel or Fisherman's Wharf city tour
- City Tour Express does not offer any stop for pictures or re-entry
- Desired Order of tours (ie. Alcatraz then City Tour/City Tour then Alcatraz) chosen by us
Which places does it visit?
It visits Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, Union Square, Haight-Ashbury.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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