Grand City Tour & Escape from the Rock Boat Tour

With this combination ticket you can see the highlights of San Francisco and get closer to the Alcatraz island than ever!

About the Grand City Tour & Escape from the Rock Boat Tour

In the morning you will start with a grand tour of San Francisco. Tour around the city, from the bay to the ocean, enjoy beautiful views and famous attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the amazing view from Twin Peaks! During this tour you won't just stay on the bus, but you will actually have the chance to get out of the bus and see the sights. At the Golden Gate Park you'll see different flowers, grazing bison and you'll drive past windmills, looking over the Pacific Ocean. You will also learn about the history of San Francisco, from the Indians to the Spanish missionaries, as you drive across the once unknown Barbary Coast. Finally you will see the iconic Victorian houses as you drive through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood!

The Escape from the Rock Boat tour is your best alternative when Alcatraz tours sell out. Board the boat at Pier 39 and sail past the famous sea lions into the bay. After the boat sails under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge it will circle Alcatraz island, so you can have a good look at every angle of the mysterious island. And with the sound effects and stories about famous prisoners such as Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer and Clyde Johnson's famous escape attempt, you get a clear picture of what life was like in the maximum security prison. After this tour you will understand why the island was America's most feared institution!

Why buy online tickets?

• It's fast, easy and you get the best price
• Your spot is guaranteed, experience a hassle free trip
• You will receive your voucher by e-mail, show it on your phone or print it

The tour includes 

• A tour with an English-speaking experienced guide 
• Photo stops at Twin Peaks, Land's End Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Bridge
• Boat tour around Alcatraz island with audio guide in 9 languages
• Hotel pick-up from selected hotels (only with confirmation from the tour operator)

Important information

• Availability: daily 
• Duration of the tour: the Grand City Tour takes approx. 4 hours and the boat tour takes approx. 1.5 hours
• Departure time Grand City Tour: 09:00 AM
• Boat tour departure times: Monday - Friday at 11:30 AM
  Friday - Sunday and holidays at 11:30 AM and 3:45 PM (Labor Day November 29, January 1 and President's Day February 17)
  November 28 and December 25 closed
• Audio languages boat tour: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese
• Please bring your own Wi-Fi device for the audio tour
• Children 0-4 years are free
• Child rate: valid for children from 5-11 years
• Tips and access to Alcatraz island are not included
• Check in: Union Square office (478 Post St.) 15 minutes before departure
• Departure and arrival point: GL Office: 478 Post St
• You will not be returned to your accommodation, only picked up

Please contact us if you have questions. We are more than happy to help you!