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San Francisco grand city tour + Bay cruise
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Explore San Francisco like never before with highlights of the city and bay.
San Francisco grand city tour + Bay cruise
Explore San Francisco like never before with highlights of the city and bay.
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 Land's End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths).
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach.
- Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise ticket (a $35 value) includes a 1-hour tour around the Bay
- Hotel Pick up & drop off
- Gratuities (optional).
Overview
Indulge in a four-hour guided tour tailored for tourists in vibrant San Francisco. At every stop, you'll have the chance to step off the bus and soak in the city's iconic landmarks. Our engaging narration will unveil San Francisco in a unique light, making it a memorable experience!
We'll take you on a captivating citywide journey, from the Bay to the Ocean, with perfectly timed photo opportunities at renowned spots like the Golden Gate Bridge, Land's End, and the Palace of Fine Arts.
The tour's highlight is a visit to Twin Peaks, where you'll savor a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city from a spectacular 1,000 feet above sea level. For added excitement, consider upgrading your tour to include a bay cruise or a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay, offering a comprehensive perspective of San Francisco from both land and sea.
While exploring Golden Gate Park, we'll point out seasonal flower displays, search for bison, and pass by picturesque windmills overlooking the Pacific. Delve into the fascinating history of San Francisco, from its Native American origins to the bustling gold rush days, as we traverse the once-infamous Barbary Coast. Finally, marvel at San Francisco's iconic Victorian Homes as we guide you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
Conclude your tour at San Francisco's picturesque waterfront, where you can soak in the breathtaking views of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay. Next, embark on a 60-minute Bay Cruise that will take you past the renowned Pier 39 sea lions and along San Francisco's historic waterfront, offering a glimpse of the city's captivating skyline. As you sail beneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll encircle Alcatraz Island, ensuring you capture every angle of this enigmatic location. Other highlights include Angel Island, often referred to as the Ellis Island of the West, and the magnificent San Francisco skyline. This comfortable Bay tour provides both indoor and outdoor seating options, complete with comprehensive narration that describes the major landmarks as you pass by them. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the return of harbor porpoises to the Bay!
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
The Bay Cruise provides open boarding without the need for a reserved time slot. You can visit
https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/ferry/sf-bay-cruise-adventure/ to choose the departure time that suits you best.
Typically, cruises depart every 30 minutes to 1 hour.
If you have any questions about your booking, please contact us at [email protected] or call (415)
353-5310. Our support is available local time, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST only.
- You can reach us at [email protected] or (415) 353-5310 between 10:30am to 6:30pm local time PST ONLY, if you have any questions about your booking.
DEPARTURE TIME 08:40 AM: Departure from Union Square (Post Street) pick-up location
09:00 AM: Departure from Fisherman's Wharf (Leavenworth Street) pick-up location
Bay Cruise is offered at different times depending on the season (check Blue&Gold
operations for updated schedule). Typical PM departure times:
2:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM / 6:45 PM
LANGUAGES:
San Francisco Grand City Tour: English Only. Driver-Guide.
Bay Cruise: multi-language audio tour is now available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese. Customer needs to bring its own Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
ARRIVAL POINT After City Tour Bus is completed customers will be dropped off at Pier 39 where they can
get on the Bay Cruise (Blue & Gold Fleet Landing). Customers will have to make their way to
their hotels after Bay Cruise.
CHECK IN TIME -Please ensure you arrive at the departure point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure
time. The bus tour will leave on time as scheduled, without any delays.
VOUCHER TYPE Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be
redeemed upon check in.
Cancellation policy
24 hours free of charge. Less than 24 hours or No Show 100%.