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Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

4.5 (297)

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

2 to 5 hours
4.5 (297)
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$148
Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade …More

4.4 (348)

Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade...

3 to 5 hours
4.4 (348)
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$130
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the …More

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the...

5 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (4,887)
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$80
San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise

If you are looking for a more personal atmosphere with a small private group and you enjoy adventure, then we are the experience you are …More

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San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise

If you are looking for a more personal atmosphere with a small private group and you enjoy adventure, then we are the experience you are...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$115
Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day …More

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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day...

7 hours 30 minutes
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$152
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales, …More

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San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales,...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Bus & Boat Adventure

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days 17 stops on the Official City Tour 5 stops on the Painted Ladies Tour See all …More

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Bus & Boat Adventure

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days 17 stops on the Official City Tour 5 stops on the Painted Ladies Tour See all...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
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2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This sailing experience is an Interactive sunset sailing adventure on San Francisco Bay! This Sailing Experience is "interactive" which means we want you to get …More

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2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This sailing experience is an Interactive sunset sailing adventure on San Francisco Bay! This Sailing Experience is "interactive" which means we want you to get...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149
2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay

Imagine sailing underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on your own private yacht and seeing wildlife. Just kick back and celebrate your special event under the …More

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2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay

Imagine sailing underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on your own private yacht and seeing wildlife. Just kick back and celebrate your special event under the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$695
San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them …More

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4.6 (142)

San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them...

1 to 4 hours
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$181
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day. First, choose a date from the schedule …More

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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day. First, choose a date from the schedule...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$152
Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience by sailing under and around the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Sail off to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy panoramic views …More

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Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience by sailing under and around the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Sail off to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy panoramic views...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$129
Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective with a unique blend of open-air sightseeing and a visit to one of its most legendary landmarks. …More

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Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour

See San Francisco from a whole new perspective with a unique blend of open-air sightseeing and a visit to one of its most legendary landmarks....

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals …More

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San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (131)
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$76
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay …More

4.3 (476)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$133
Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the …More

4.9 (227)

Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the...

1 to 4 hours
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$99
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

Epic San Francisco Experience! Begin with a thrilling guided bus tour across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering stunning views of the bay. Or grab …More

4.7 (343)

Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

Epic San Francisco Experience! Begin with a thrilling guided bus tour across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering stunning views of the bay. Or grab...

2 to 4 hours
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$86
Golden Gate Whale Watch

Take a sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge on this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour. Search for humpback and gray …More

4.4 (403)

Golden Gate Whale Watch

Take a sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge on this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour. Search for humpback and gray...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (403)
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$77
2-Day Alcatraz Visit + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a …More

4.6 (73)

2-Day Alcatraz Visit + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a...

1 to 8 hours
4.6 (73)
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$145
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate …More

4.4 (200)

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate...

3 hours
4.4 (200)
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$130

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Muir woods and Sausalito
New York City
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
tracywM9819QF, Sep 2026
Muir woods and Sausalito
Amazing experience and after visiting Muir woods, where we got to see the beautiful redwood trees and a coyote we travelled to sausalito. Started foggy but turned out beautiful weather. Our guide Judith was lovely. Very knowledgeable and engaging. I also had a lovely chat with her after being dropped off. I would definitely book again with Cool Destinations travel, great prices, and they constantly message to update you on your upcoming trip, gorgeous bus and brilliant guide 🙂
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Great experience for the family
New York City
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
LaNeicia_W, Sep 2026
Great experience for the family
This was a great experience! The booking was a little difficult for the second part of the tour. I also think it’s a little over priced. Maybe $75-$100 per person is more reasonable.
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Unmissable great value trip.
New York City
Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour
invinciples04, Sep 2026
Unmissable great value trip.
An unmissable tour if you travel to San Francisco. Do this great tour early on your trip and it will tick off many must see places including Lombard Street.
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New York City
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Layton_R, Sep 2026
None
Long walk up hill to prison. Can be taxing for older people. Bring water. Prison is under construction so many areas are restricted. Reading a book about the prison history ahead of time helps a lot.
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Experience nature. ...
New York City
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
GRACE_T, Sep 2026
Experience nature. ...
Experience nature. Appreciate how big the woods is. The trial was nicely designed and done. I wish I have more time to explore.
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Excellent crew and a humpback breach!
New York City
Golden Gate Whale Watch
jonathant195, Sep 2026
Excellent crew and a humpback breach!
In spite of a cloudy day, we saw several humpbacks, porpoises, a sea lion and lots of sea birds, but the highlight was seeing an adult humpback whale fully breach-spectacular! Ryan was an excellent naturalist-very friendly and knowledgable. The crew seemed to be concerned that the passengers really enjoyed the day. Would definitely use again.
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Great experience 😄
New York City
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Zena_C, Sep 2026
Great experience 😄
What a great experience, would recommend to anyone. Arrive at Pier 33 ahead of your scheduled boarding time to secure optimal seating on the upper deck of the ferry.
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Definitely worth a visit
New York City
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages
C4984IIchristineh, Sep 2026
Definitely worth a visit
Wonderful experience with the QR code sent to me digitally which was super easy. Definitely worth a visit to this iconic prison we all know of
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First class tour
New York City
Golden Gate Whale Watch
redfibee1, Sep 2026
First class tour
First class tour. Saw whales, pelicans, porpoises and a sealion. Good guide. Only criticism is that we were told to be there for 8.30am, so we were hanging around with nothing to do for half an hour.
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This was an awesome tour…...
New York City
Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour
Cathy_T, Sep 2026
This was an awesome tour…...
This was an awesome tour… well worth the money. Our tour guide, Patrick (not the rock & roll one) was absolutely fantastic. He lives in the area & told us great information. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to this area to see many San Francisco attractions.
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Fun interactive sailing experience
New York City
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
C3029IWrobine, Sep 2026
Fun interactive sailing experience
My friend and I had a delightful experience with Captain Will for a sunset sail. We had the opportunity to actively participate in sailing across the SF Bay, which was both informative and exciting. We ended with lovely sunny cruise into home port. Captain Will is an experienced sailor, a wonderful teacher, and fun company. This sailing experience is highly recommended!
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Great tour
New York City
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
racingallens, Sep 2026
Great tour
Seeing Alcatraz was my husband’s wish. It did not disappoint.
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Wonderful
New York City
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf
flowmaster00, Sep 2026
Wonderful
If you get sea sick, this will make you sick… I was sick most of the time on the water but we did get to see some whales so that in my opinion is a once in a lifetime experience! The tour guide was wonderful and the captain was great as well
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Great excursion
New York City
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf
david_M, Sep 2026
Great excursion
Amazing trip, knowledgeable guide throughout, we saw sea lions, a pod of dolphins and a humpback whale. Great value
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Fantastic sail!!
New York City
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Y8978XCaprilw, Sep 2026
Fantastic sail!!
He had a beautiful sail with Will! He was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we got the most out of our sail.
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Fun and unique boat ride
New York City
San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise
Nomad23978510541, Sep 2026
Fun and unique boat ride
I'd recommend this ride even if you're not a tourist — it's a great way to see the city from a different angle. Unlike the other boat rides around the Embarcadero, this one sits lower on the water, so it feels a lot more intimate with the bay.Our larger belongings got stored in a secure box at the dock. I wore a sling underneath the waterproof jacket they gave us, and I'd brought my own waterproof pants too, but they had extra-large ones and sunglasses on hand for anyone who needed them.The captain was a San Francisco native and said he's been doing this since the 1990s — so he's a pro.The ride sometimes went fast, which was fun, and I did get splashed a little bit.
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