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Official Alcatraz Tour and 90-Minute City Bucket List Excursion

Take the Official Alcatraz Tour, then see our favorite neighborhoods and San Francisco highlights, including the Golden Gate Bridge. • Start your day with the Official Alcatraz Tour (ferry departs at various times). • After Alcatraz, see our favorite neighborhoods in San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge. • Our 2 hour city tour includes 7 different locations, 3 different photo stops, all with a local guide. • Get your Instagram worthy pics at our Fort Point stop with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. • Know the best restaurant stops as we take you through the history, culture, and architecture of the area. • See famous TV and movie spots from Mrs. Doubtfire, and more. PLEASE SEE BELOW TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES: Alcatraz departs at 12pm (pier 33/Alcatraz Landing) 90 minute city tour departs at 4pm (pier 35 next to SS Jeremiah O’Brien)
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From $139
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City Tour with Food Stop at Ferry Building + Optional Alcatraz

We have developed this small-group tour to explore the diversity of San Francisco’s distinct neighborhoods, including several amazing photo opportunities in areas off-limits to larger buses. Our local guides will provide interesting stories and history about the cities food culture along with plenty of recommendations and fun facts along the trip! Itinerary 10:00AM – Depart Fisherman’s Wharf 10:00AM –12:30PM – Explore San Francisco’s BEST neighborhoods During this time, you are treated to entertaining stories about the neighborhoods, as well as the food history, diversity, and geographical nuances that make San Francisco one of the most unique cities in the world! We exit the bus several times (10-15 minutes) to soak in the neighborhoods and capture amazing photos! 12:30PM – Have lunch at the Ferry Building for a self guided food and shopping experience through one of our most historical building in the city. 2:00PM - Drop off back at starting location in Fisherman's Wharf
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From $99
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Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group

Make the best of your trip to San Francisco by joining the most engaging historical and food tour in Chinatown. Enjoy tasting homemade Dim Sum, see how Fortune Cookies are made, and learn about all the inside outs of the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia.
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See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $79
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Muir Woods Sausalito Entry & Ferry to Fishermans Wharf included

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. Return on the Ferry. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge to take pictures. Then we i We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods. Admire the tallest trees in the world. 130 meters or 400 feet tall they're 500 to 800 years old. After the woods, we will take you to Sausalito, where you can walk the Waterfront and enjoy the stunning views of the bay, bridges, and downtown SF. Visit local art galleries and souvenir stores, and have lunch in one of many seafood restaurants. You can stay in Sausalito for a few hours. Your tickets to the Ferry are included, Departure times are: 1215, 230, 415, 5.45. It takes 30 minutes to get back to Pier 41, Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
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See Details → Duration :6 to 8 hours
From $149
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San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

Treat yourself to a deluxe combination tour containing all of the best that San Francisco has to offer: City Tour, the giant redwoods of Muir Woods and cosmopolitan Sausalito! Featuring three of the major attractions in one tour, this excursion is a must for visitors to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $146
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Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Escape from the Rock Cruise

Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rugged coastal mountains of Marin County. Experience the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay while crossing the Golden Gate bridge. Muir Woods National Monument, where ancient groves of Giant Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) tower over Redwood Creek. Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shop, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. The Escape from the Rock Cruise (Alcatraz Alternative) will take you close 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. * Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior. * Departure times are seasonal. Please contact us regarding departure times for your specific tour date. * After the Escape from the Rock Cruise, participants will need to make their own way back to their lodging accommodations, or vehicles.
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From $104
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San Francisco City Lights Sail

The Golden Gate isn’t the only bridge in town! Once the sun sets and the lights come on, join us for a city-front cruise to enjoy the majestic sites of San Francisco in the night sky. See the Bay Bridge lit in all its glory, along with Coit Tower, Transamerica Pyramid and so many other wonderful views. Two complimentary drinks are included on this unique view of San Francisco, book today! Please note for clarity: This tour stays along the SF waterfront for the best city night views, while we know you’ll still love it, we do not go under the Golden Gate Bridge on this trip.
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From $85
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San Francisco Four Peaks Tour

Climb through history on a four-peak tour of San Francisco’s unique neighborhood, Eureka Valley. This multicultural hotspot spans the Castro District, Twin Peaks, Corona Heights, & Dolores Heights. Eureka Valley was known as the outskirts of the City. The place where Market Street stopped and cows grazed. Uncover the history of the Eureka Valley as we investigate relics of the 1850s outskirts and the churches of the 1890s Irish community. We’ll travel through streets that were abandoned in the 60's & brought back to life in 70's by the flourishing gay community. Locals & visitors alike can appreciate these untold moments in history as we explore four of the best vistas in San Francisco. We'll visit secret staircases & hidden concrete slides; secluded gardens & a certain podium with a missing statue. At the peak of Corona Heights, we’ll conclude at the fascinating Randall Museum. "Snack stop" made at the famous Hot Cookie for a tasty treat (for purchase). Wear your hiking shoes!
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $65
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Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour

Visit some of the top attractions along San Francisco's famous waterfront: Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 with this special tour and Alcatraz ticket upgrade option. Save time and see more. During this 75 minute walking tour you'll learn about the rich history of the area with one of our highly rated guides, all while taking in amazing views. You'll visit iconic landmarks and hear incredible stories about the gold rush, the cable car system, earthquakes and much more.
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Notorious San Francisco: Ghost & Crime Tour

On our Notorious SF: Ghost & Crime tour we visit the sites of Hollywood scandals, red light areas, opium dens, gang violence, Gold Rush era lynchings & kidnappings – & enjoy cocktails in one or two historic bars. We start with the Fatty Arbuckle affair, the original sex scandal that changed the public's perception of celebrity forever (& lead to the 'morality clause' in contracts). Then we stroll down Maiden Lane, which is lined with designer shops now, but 100 years ago was the city's main red light district. After that we visit Chinatown, an area of opium dens and gambling hellholes in days gone by. Next you'll learn about Gold Rush era SF. Then we dive down to the Barbary Coast, with its brothels & dance halls, often used to Shanghai unwary sailors (which is where the term originated). We end the tour at the oldest bar in San Francisco, the Old Ship Saloon. Join our Notorious SF: Scandal & Crime tour & be haunted by these ghastly ghosts from San Francisco's past for weeks.
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Private Wine Tour of Napa and Sonoma

Hire a luxury SUV or 14-passenger van with a professional driver/guide, and enjoy the beauty of the Wine Country! Bring your friends, relatives, or co-workers for an unforgettable day in Sonoma and Napa! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take pictures at Vista Point! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wine Country! Hills and valleys, vineyards, and wineries! Learn about the history of California and San Francisco! Taste wine! Meet people! Have a great lunch in one of the hundreds of great restaurants in the wine country! Visit 2-3 out of 600 wineries! Choose yourselves, or let us choose for you! Taste red, white, and sparkling Californian wines! Learn the history of the most famous wineries! The tour lasts, on average, 8- 10 hours. We offer two of the following wineries: Cline, Jacuzzi, Homewood, Roche, Peter Cellars, Three Fat Guys, Buena Vista, and Viansa. Tastings included. If you want to visit one more winery, we can do it, 3rd tasting is on you.
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From $1699
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Napa and Sonoma Valley Tasting Experience to Three Wineries

Journey north across the Golden Gate into Napa and Sonoma Valley for a wine tasting tour in the California Wine Country. Your 9-hour itinerary from San Francisco includes exclusive estate tours of three popular wineries: Madonna Estate, Sutter Home and Ru Vango Winery. Stop to purchase lunch at Downtown Sonoma Square, where you'll find a bevy of dining options and boutique shops. Option to included a lunch is available.                                                                         **NOTE - Winery venues subject to change without notice based on availability and hours of operation; All wine tastings will take place outdoors.
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San Francisco Ghosts, Gold and Ghouls Tour

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! San Francisco Ghosts Walking Tour is the best choice for newcomers to learn more about San Francisco's rich history. Our guides will safely conduct you around the darkened streets, unfolding tales of mystery, terror, and tragedy. You will have plenty of opportunities to see with your own eyes the otherworldly power of the Golden City.
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San Francisco Private Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San Francisco. This tour is packed with with facts and fun about San Francisco!
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From $745
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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 both in one day. First, enjoy 90 minutes in the Ferry Building to nibble on some of the city’s finest fare during a guided tour.  Please note that the Farmer's Market is active on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tours on all other days will spend more time and visits inside the building. After the food tour, walk over to Pier 33 to pick up your tickets and board your ferry to Alcatraz. On Alcatraz Island, the Cellhouse audio tour will captivate you with live recordings from the former prisoners.
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See Details → Duration :1 to 4 hours
From $174