Morning San Francisco City Tour with Escape from the Rock Cruise

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• What will I see during the City Tour?

  Easily the most comprehensive city tour of San Francisco, we take you to visit the: Ferry Building, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, Land’s End, Cliff House, Castro District, Chinatown, Union Square, Lombard Street, North Beach, and, of course—Golden Gate Bridge!

• What should I wear?

  San Francisco can be chilly in the morning, so it’s best to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.

• What should I bring?

  Bring a valid government-issued ID, a light water-resistant jacket, camera or phone, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, umbrella (if the forecast calls for rain), and a credit card or some cash for purchasing souvenirs or snacks.

• Will I see the Golden Gate Bridge?

  Yes. This tour takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge. Weather permitting, we will make a stop so you can take photos of the bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline.

• Is the City tour guided? In what languages?

  Yes. The live tour of the city is fully guided in English. For foreign language speakers, we offer recorded audio guides in: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Japanese. Please specify your preferred language when booking.

• Do you pick up outside of San Francisco?

  We offer a complimentary pick-up from two hotels located in San Francisco. If you are staying away from the downtown area, we suggest taking a shared ride service or public transportation to the Union Square area.

• Are meals included? Can I buy or bring my own?

  Meals are not included, however, there will be stops where you can purchase snacks.  We also recommend having lunch at the Fisherman’s Wharf between the City tour and the Escape from the Rock Cruise.
  

• Does the City tour stop for photos? Where?

  The tour will make several 10-15 minute stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio and Land’s End.

• Where should we eat after the tour?

  There are dozens of wonderful choices in North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. On the day of our tour, your guide will be happy to make restaurant recommendations based on your appetite and budget.

• Is the cruise accessible for a wheelchair?

  All boats are wheelchair accessible on the first deck.

• Can I cancel or change my reservation?

  You can cancel the tour portion up to 24 hours before the departure time to receive a full refund.

  Escape from the Rock Cruise tickets are nonrefundable.

• Where do I pick up the tickets for my Escape from the Rock Cruise?

  After your City tour, please exchange your voucher for a cruise ticket at Pier 41 ticket window for Blue and Gold Fleet. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the cruise departure time listed on your voucher.

• How long is the cruise?

  Escape from the Rock is a 90-minute cruise.