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.
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
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 Golden Gate Park
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
- Boat tour around Alcatraz Island and the bay (please note this cruise does not land on Alcatraz island)
- Escape from the Rock cruise in the afternoon (departure times vary and are seasonal, please visit the Blue & Gold Fleet website for the most up-to date schedule)
- Drop off at Pier 41 This concludes your bus transportation for the day After the Escape from the Rock cruise, you will need to find your way back to your hotel
- · Gratuities (optional).
- This tour DOES NOT land on Alcatraz Island
- Hotel pick-up or drop off
Overview
Enjoy an approximately four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to get off the bus and see the sights. Along the way, your fully narrated tour will show you San Francisco like you’ve never seen it before!
Tour the city from the Bay to the Ocean, with photo stops at key locations. Enjoy great views and visit famous attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End or Palace of Fine Arts.
Stopping at Twin Peaks will give you a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city from 1000 feet above sea level.
Traveling through the Golden Gate Park we’ll point out seasonal flower displays, look for bison grazing, and ride past windmills overlooking the Pacific. Learn about San Francisco’s early settlements, from Native Americans to Spanish missionaries and the frenzied days of the gold rush as you drive through the once infamous Barbary Coast. Then, see San Francisco’s iconic Victorian Homes as we take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
You didn’t get tickets for Alcatraz? No worries. End the tour back at San Francisco's beautiful waterfront and take in the superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay before embarking on a boat tour at Pier 39. The Escape from the Rock cruise will take you close up to the infamous prison island that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline. Keep an eye on the water. You may catch a glimpse of harbor porpoises swimming by. They have returned to the Bay! Escape from the Rock Cruise is operated by Blue and Gold Fleet.
Get the best tour combination to see San Francisco from land and see!
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
- The Escape from the Rock Bay Cruise offers free boarding without reserved time. Please refer to https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/ferry/alcatraz-escape-from-the-rock/ for the seasonal schedule.
- Please contact us 72 hours prior to tour date to confirm your departure location chosen for your City Tour (478 Post St or 2805 Leavenworth St.). You can reach us at [email protected] or (415) 353-5310 between 10:30am to 7:30pm local time PST ONLY
CHECK IN TIME - Remember to be present at the departure point 15’ before the departure time set. Bus tour will depart without delays at the times set.
DEPARTURE TIME - Escape of the Rock is operated by BLUE & GOLD FLEET at different times depending on the season (check Blue&Gold operations for updated schedule). Typical PM departure times are:
12:00 PM / 3:00 PM
Cancellation policy
24 hours free of charge. Less than 24 hours or No Show 100%.
