Golden Gate & the Rock of Alcatraz
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Port
San Francisco, California, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This option is available to guests who are returning to the ship.
Approximately 5 Hours
Your half-day tour begins with a panoramic drive by motorcoach along the Embarcadero, past Fisherman's Wharf, and across the Golden Gate Bridge, possibly the most beautiful -- and certainly the most photographed -- bridge in the world. It is often half-veiled by the city's trademark rolling fog. From Vista Point, take photos of the sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city skyline, Alcatraz, Angel and Yerba Buena islands, Berkeley, Oakland and downtown San Francisco.
In the downtown core, watch for -- home to sidewalk seafood vendors, souvenir shops, and other attractions.
Board the ferry to Alcatraz Island -- the setting for many films, including The Rock with Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage, Escape from Alcatraz with Clint Eastwood, and The Birdman of Alcatraz with Burt Lancaster. A National Park Ranger introduces you to the history of the infamous Alcatraz prison. A self-guided audio tour leads you through the small cells once inhabited by shady characters such as Al Capone, Robert Franklin Stroud (the Birdman of Alcatraz) and George Machine Gun Kelly. Take photos and view the documentary audiovisual.
After the tour, you'll take the ferry back to Alcatraz Landing, located on the next pier to your ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. No guarantee is offered concerning visibility or views on any particular day, as weather and atmospheric conditions vary and are beyond the tour operator's control. The tour is non-refundable unless canceled ten days prior to the call at San Francisco.