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San Francisco Grand city tour + escape from the Rock bay cruise
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Combine a bus tour to know the city by land with a boat tour that allows you to get close to the “Rock” and San Francisco skyline. Hear great stories about the history of Alcatraz Island and learn about the infamous inmates that have tried to escape. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful scenery of the city skyline.
San Francisco Grand city tour + escape from the Rock bay cruise
Combine a bus tour to know the city by land with a boat tour that allows you to get close to the “Rock” and San Francisco skyline. Hear great stories about the history of Alcatraz Island and learn about the infamous inmates that have tried to escape. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful scenery of the city skyline.
What's included
- Guided bus tour of San Francisco narrated by a local expert and professional guide.
- Photo stops at iconic San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, and Land's End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths).
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach.
- Boat tour around Alcatraz Island and the Bay (Please note this cruise does not land on Alcatraz Island).
- Gratuities (optional).
- This tour DOES NOT land on Alcatraz Island
- Hotel pick-up or drop off
Highlights
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Victorian homes
- Chinatown
- North Beach
- Presidio National Park
- Awe-inspiring views of Alcatraz and the Pacific Ocean
- Escape from the Rock cruise around Alcatraz Island
Overview
The tour begins with an approximately four-hour guided exploration of San Francisco. Throughout the journey, a fully narrated experience introduces you to the city’s history, character, and iconic sights. At several key locations, you will have opportunities to step off the bus, take photographs, and enjoy the views.
Your route spans the city from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean. You will visit major attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge and either Land’s End or the Palace of Fine Arts. A stop at Twin Peaks offers a sweeping 360-degree panorama of the city from 1,000 feet above sea level. As the tour continues through Golden Gate Park, you will see seasonal flower displays, watch for grazing bison, and pass historic windmills that overlook the coast.
Along the way, your guide provides insight into San Francisco’s early settlements, from its Native American origins and Spanish missionary period to the excitement of the Gold Rush. You will also travel through the historic Barbary Coast district and into the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where rows of iconic Victorian homes showcase the city’s architectural charm.
The tour concludes at San Francisco’s waterfront, where you can take in expansive views of the Bay and Alcatraz Island. From Pier 39, you will board the Escape from the Rock cruise operated by the Blue and Gold Fleet. This boat tour circles Alcatraz Island twice, offering close-up views of the former prison, stories of its most famous escape attempts, and a striking perspective of the San Francisco skyline. You may even spot harbor porpoises, which have returned to the Bay in recent years. The combined land and sea experience provides one of the most complete ways to discover San Francisco.
Cancellation policy
24 hours free of charge. Less than 24 hours or No Show 100%.
