Alcatraz + San Francisco Ultimate City Tour - A separate Charge for Alcatraz will be added to the price of your City Tour

ALCATRAZ FERRY AND AUDIO TOUR COMBINED WITH A ULTIMATE CITY MOTORCOACH TOUR

One Stop Tour Shopping! Pay NO markup on the Alcatraz Tickets PLUS eliminate Wharf parking fees with a hotel pick up for your motorcoach tour. Plan your entire day here. BOOK EARLY! Alcatraz tours are often sold out over a week in advance! This is our # 1 selling Alcatraz Combination Tour.

Former federal prison Alcatraz has become a must see activity for visitors to the Bay Area.

Cruise aboard the ferry to the infamous and notorious former federal prison - home to the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelley, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud. The National Park presents a captioned orientation video with historical footage, self-guided walks, exhibits and Ranger-interpretive talks on topics such as "Famous Escapes." Also featured is an Award-winning audio tour in the prison Cell House with actual interviews of former guards and inmates - available in six languages - English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's most popular visitor attractions and its tours frequently sell out a week or more in advance. Tickets are rarely available at the Box Office for same-day sailings. The Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour departs daily from Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. The tour listed below is a Combination tour. We DO NOT not sell Alcatraz tours without a 2nd tour.

City By The Bay Sightseeing Highlights:

Your three and a half hour tour will include three or four scheduled stops of 10-25 minutes each at selected landmarks. Enjoy ample time for photos and exploration at the Golden Gate Bridge and panoramic views from Twin Peaks (wheather permitting). Other memorable stops may include the stunning Palace of Fine Arts, Cliff House overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Ocean Beach, Seal Rock, Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden (Small admission to Japanese Tea Garden not included.) and recently restored City Hall.

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This is the most popular tour in San Francisco and is an excellent way to see the City in a short space of time or to orient you for a longer stay. Stops may change depending on weather and traffic.

At the end of your tour you will return to Fisherman's Wharf for more sightseeing or choose to be returned back to your hotel.

On your tour you will learn about and view the Golden Gate Bridge, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Cliff House, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Financial District, Twin Peaks Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, Little Italy - North Beach , Victorians, Cable Cars and more.

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Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Info:

After a short 10 minute ferry ride from Pier 33 across San Francisco Bay you will arrive on the infamous Alcatraz Island. The tour includes a movie of Alcatraz history and a 35 minute audio headset tour of an Alcatraz cell block. This audio tour is available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

To reach the Cell House, you must walk up a steep hill. In addition to the famous prison, Alcatraz features some of the most spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from the beautifully landscaped Agave Trail.

Please note that the walk to the Alcatraz Cellhouse is on steep, uneven pavement. SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) is available for wheelchair users and visitors unable to walk to quarter mile, 12% upgrade. No animals (except certified service animals) are allowed on Alcatraz Island.

After the tour there is time to visit the Alcatraz Museum, the bookshop and explore the island. Stay as long as you like - ferries depart every 1/2 hour back to San Francisco.

Average time spent on Alcatraz is 1 1/2 - 3 hours.

Alcatraz Cruises provides the Alcatraz ferry and tickets for the Cellhouse audio tour portion of this combination ticket. Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Alcatraz Cruises is a concessionaire of the National Park Service.

CITY TOUR Sightseeing and Highlights Include:

Golden Gate Bridge, Marina Palace, of Fine Arts, Cliff House, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Financial District, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center and North Beach.

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The City Tour Sightseeing portion includes 3 or 4 scheduled stops of 10-25 minutes at selected sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks (weather and traffic permitting).

Other stops may include the Palace of Fine Arts, Cliff House and City Hall.

This is the most popular tour in San Francisco – it familiarizes you with The City and is an excellent way to see San Francisco in a short period of time.

Photo stops at key landmarks such as: Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks (weather permitting), Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden (Small admission to Japanese Tea Garden not included.) The tour concludes at Fisherman's Wharf where you can choose to remain or be returned to your hotel.

Tours are conducted from our fleet of comfortable and air-conditioned motor coaches.

City Tour Highlights include:

• Chinatown

• Fisherman's Wharf

• Victorian Homes

• Golden Gate Park

• Palace of Fine Arts

• North Beach

• Presidio National Park

• Awe-inspiring views of Alcatraz, and the Pacific Ocean

City Tour Scheduled stops:

• Vista Point at Golden Gate Bridge

• Twin Peaks – breath-taking hilltop panoramic views of the City (weather permitting)

• Other stops and photo opportunities will be recommended by your tour guide

San Francisco Ultimate City Tour - 1st reservation plus Alcatraz as a 2nd reservation
City Tour Daily, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Alcatraz Ferry time will be confirmed based on availability

ALCATRAZ TICKET AVAILABILITY:

Remember: Reserve weekend Alcatraz tickets at least 10-14 days in advance. Maximum 8 tickets per order.

The Alcatraz Ferry operates year round. Reservations are limited to 8 tickets and are available for purchase for the next 60 days. If you book 60 or more days in advance we will process your Sightseeing Tour or Bay Cruise reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz ferry as the dates are released to the public. The Alcatraz Ferry departs from PIER 33

By ordering this combination tour your authorize "TourCorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry tickets from Alcatraz Cruises.

Current rates for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour: $ 26.00 for Adult / Junior (12-61), $ 24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $ 16.00 for Children (5-11). Night Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: Adult (18-61) $ 33.00:, Junior (12-17) $ 32.00: Senior (62+)$ 30.50: Child (5-11) $19.50. Subject to change without notice.

Limited tickets for Night Alcatraz Tours are available May 5-June 10 Weekends only, June 15-September 3 Daily, September 8-September 30 Weekends only. Departures 6:10 PM or 6:40 PM. Please indicate if you want a Night Tour on your order. If Night tours are unavailable a day Alcatraz tour if available will be reserved for you automatically.

INSTRUCTIONS: We will book your Alcatraz ticket for you upon receipt of your Combination Bay Cruise or Sightseeing Tour order. You will receive two travel vouchers and two separate credit card charges.

ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

Departure Dates:

Daily - Closed Christmas and New Years Day

City Tour Departure Point and Schedules:
The City Tour departs at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM from the SuperSightseeing Office, 2627 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 - located at the corner of Taylor and North Point, across from the Hayatt Fisherman's Wharf Hotel. Passengers should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

Departure Times and Alcatraz Ticket Information:

The tour schedule for the day depends on the availability for Alcatraz ferry tickets.

For example, if Alcatraz Ferry is available in the morning; We will pick you up from your Hotel (if requested) and bring you to Fisherman's Wharf. You will pick up tickets for the Alcatraz Ferry direct from the Pier 33 "Will Call" window. After your Alcatraz Tour you return to the Ghirardelli Square Tour Office to join the City Tour at approximately 1:45 pm.

If there is no availability for Alcatraz ferry in the morning, upon arrival at Fisherman's Wharf you will start with the City Tour and then continue to Pier 33 and the Alcatraz Ferry and Tour in the afternoon.

If Alcatraz is sold out for the date requested you will not recieve Alcatraz tickets and will not be charged for that portion of the Combination tour order. If your Credit Card is declined by the Alcatraz Cruises order system you will not recieve Alcatraz Tickets.

Confirmed Alcatraz ticket reservations will be sent to you in a seperate email. The fees for Alcatraz Ferry are not included in the charges for the City Tour. You have booked 2 seperate reservations and will recieve 2 confirmations and 2 seperate credit card charges. Each part of the order is confirmed as tickets become available. Alcatraz Tickets are only available for booking for the next 90 days. There will be delays for the Alcatraz part of the orders that are booked 90 days or more in advance.

City Tour Departure Times:
10:00 AM or 2:00 PM

Hotel Pickup:

On request basis at time of order. We pick up at hotels in the major tourist areas of San Francisco. Pick up from Airport and outlying areas is not available. San Francisco Hotel Pick up List Here

Children and Seniors:

Children rates apply to ages 5 to 11 years old. Seniors 62+ for discount.

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Payment:

Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Vouchers
For every confirmed booking you will receive 2 e-mails with your E-Ticket Vouchers - when both parts of your combo tour booking are confirmed. Please present the 1st E-Ticket voucher at the Tour Office for your City Tour. The 2nd email will be your reservation and receipt for the Alcatraz ferry.

Alcatraz Tickets are held at Pre-Paid Will Call:

Your Alcatraz boarding tickets will be held at the Alcatraz Cruises Dock at PIER 33.
When you present your Alcatraz Voucher, picture ID and credit card used on the reservation transaction the boarding tickets are printed. Be sure to show up 30 to 45 minutes before your Alcatraz cruise! Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.

For our full terms, conditions and F.A.Q. please follow this link

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This combination tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your two confirmations for these 2 separate activities will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability.

Recommended for all tours in San Francisco: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Cancellation Policy
IMPORTANT: ALCATRAZ FERRY AND AUDIO TOUR: ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations. You may purchase up to 8 tickets on the web. Alcatraz is a National Park and does not offer any refunds or discounts.

IMPORTANT: CITY TOUR: Tour cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations of the City Tour prior to 24 hours are charged a $10 per person administration fee. No shows will be charged.

Recommended for all tours in San Francisco: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered.

Super Sightseeing Tours and TourCorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers.

Buses are air conditioned and the size of the bus depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Super Sightseeing Tours reserves the right to change the size of the bus to meet the proper carrying out of tours.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.

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