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Alcatraz and City Tour Express

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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.

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
  • This is not a private tour. Guests will be grouped together safely and socially distanced.
  • 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
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Alcatraz Island

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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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)

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 (pass by)

The Palace of Fine Arts was one of ten palaces at the heart of the Panama-Pacific Exhibition.
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Chinatown (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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 (pass by)

See the center of the city!
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Haight-Ashbury (pass by)

The neighborhood is known as the birthplace of the hippie counterculture of the 1960s.
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North Beach (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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]
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz and City Tour Express?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz and City Tour Express?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alcatraz and City Tour Express?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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).
The following is NOT included:
  • This is not a private tour. Guests will be grouped together safely and socially distanced.
  • 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.
  • Live Narration by tour guide or driver is not provided. Audio only.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Alcatraz and City Tour Express is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alcatraz and City Tour Express will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Live Narration by tour guide or driver is not provided. Audio only.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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