Top San Francisco Water Tours - page 3

Explore America's favorite national park on a 3-day lodging tour that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture here. You'll enjoy three days and two nights in a comfortable hotel, hiking and swimming in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere.

Make the most of your limited time in San Francisco, and combine a guided morning bus tour with a visit to Alcatraz. Enjoy a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods such as Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. Then, skip the ticket line for your official Alcatraz Island ferry and tour, including a self-guided audio experience.

Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS®, which gives you admission to your choice of four top attractions: the California Academy of Sciences and Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise, de Young Museum + Legion of honor, Aquarium of the Bay, Exploratorium, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art — SFMOMA, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, or The Walt Disney Family Museum.

Discover Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive private tour, featuring guided access to restricted areas and hidden gems. Led by an expert from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, this custom experience takes you beyond the typical sights into the depths of The Rock's history, including the Civil War-era foundations and the storied lives of its infamous residents. After your guided journey, enjoy independent exploration of the iconic Cellhouse and gardens at your own pace. - First-of-its-kind private guided tour with exclusive access - Expert-led experience with personalized orientation at Pier 33 - Flexible departure time, coordinated with you between 8:40am and 3:20pm - Includes keepsake souvenir, bottled water, and snack - Cover up to 10 participants. $499 for each additional person, up to a maximum of 30 participants total.

See San Francisco’s top attractions from the water on this 1.5-hour tour by rigid inflatable boat. Your guide will provide gear to keep you dry and warm as you take off from Pier 39. Pass the infamous prison of Alcatraz, Coit Tower, the Presidio and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge while your captain provides insightful narration. Numbers are limited to 12 people to keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible.

Explore San Francisco with this 2-day combo: a guided bike tour plus admission to Alcatraz Island. Venture to the infamous prison in the afternoon to hear audio commentary about former inmates like Al Capone. On the day after Alcatraz, cycle along the waterfront from Fisherman’s Wharf and ride over the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito via the car-free national park bike path. Your tour includes a full-day bonus bike rental.

Visit two of San Francisco’s best attractions in one day (or on your own timeline) and get guaranteed entry to popular attraction, Alcatraz. First, select your Alcatraz tour date, and see America’s most notorious prison with an included audio guide to add context. Then, enjoy a cruise anytime that suits your schedule (departing from a separate location), and get incredible views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Guarantee your visit to Alcatraz when you book in advance. Relax aboard your ferry transportation and return at a time of your choosing. Afterward, use your food voucher at a preselected restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf.

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to a canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Stroll through Mother Nature's redwood alleys with majestic 1,000-year-old trees towering 260 feet tall. Take a scenic drive through the seaside town of Sausalito, famous for its sweeping views, timeless sophistication, local boutiques, and cafes. Then hop aboard a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island, a former prison now operated by the National Park Service. Known as “The Rock,” the prison was famous for housing inmates like Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud. Listen to a 45-minute cell house audio tour available in 11 languages. Hear stories from inmates themselves, as well as other former residents of the island. Step inside a prison cell and get a feel for what life was like during that infamous era. Return to San Francisco at your own pace; ferry boats return every 30-40 minutes.

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the island with a 45-minutes award winning audio tour in the language of your choice, and enjoy the unique scene the Alcatraz Island has to offer. A 15-minutes short docent tour is also included once you are on the island. Round trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island are also included with no additional charge. As a bonus, a 1-hour free bike rental voucher is included with your package so you may explore biking to the Golden Gate Bridge at your own pace. The voucher can be used on the same day before or after the Alcatraz tour. Must buy at least 1-hour to redeem the 1-hour free bike rental.

Check off San Francisco’s most important sights without navigating the city’s steep streets on your own. This combined city highlights and Alcatraz tour includes a sightseeing tour in an open-air van with admission to the legendary island prison, which you can explore at your own pace with an audio tour.

Go whale watching in San Francisco on this 2.5-hour cruise that departs from Pier 39. On an eco-friendly catamaran, glide through San Francisco Bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge to reach the open Pacific, where you’ll keep your eyes peeled for humpback and gray whales, as well as marine life like dolphins and seals. Learn about the history and geology of the area from an onboard naturalist, and admire the rugged California coast.

Step beyond the history books and witness the gripping reality of modern justice. While thousands view Alcatraz from afar, The San Quentin Passage takes you further north into the San Pablo Bay for an exclusive, live-narrated encounter with California’s oldest and most notorious active prison. As you cruise alongside the imposing Victorian-style cell blocks and high-security guard towers of San Quentin State Prison, your live expert guide will pull back the curtain on life "behind the walls." You'll hear haunting and true accounts of the prison’s 19th-century origins, the high-stakes environment of its famous Death Row, and the stories of the infamous inmates who have called this fortress home.

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—in a single tour from San Francisco. Enjoy comfortable transportation in a luxury small-group tour van, including a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge, so you can focus on the scenery instead of driving. Your Alcatraz admission includes the ferry ride and audio tour, with free time to explore Muir Woods and Sausalito at your own pace.

Experience Alcatraz from the water while uncovering the stories that made “The Rock” one of America’s most infamous prisons. Rather than simply viewing the island from afar, hear firsthand accounts from former guards and inmates through a smartphone audio guide as you cruise around Alcatraz. Along the way, enjoy views of San Francisco Bay landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, with skip-the-line boarding for a seamless experience.

Discover the city of San Francisco and escape to the island of Alcatraz. Enjoy a private full day tour of San Francisco next to a local expert. Firstly, your private driver and guide will pick you up in your desired place in San Francisco. The vehicle with driver will be available for the first 4 hours of the tour, where you will be able to visit the highlights of the city. After the 4 hours city tour, you will visit Alcatraz, your private driver will drop you off in Pier 39 where you will take the ferry (your driver will leave after drop off). After visited Alcatraz, your local guide will say good bye to you once you arrive again in Pier 39 (you will return back to your hotel on your own). The guide will be available for the entire tour (8 hs) but the driver just for the first 4 hours of the service.

Two Great Activities in One Day! Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from SF across Golden Gate Bridge! Stop at the Bridge to take pictures! Explore beauty of Richardson Bay, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais and Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Appreciate astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront! Visit local Art Galleries and souvenir shops and eat in one of many seafood restaurants! After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, our driver/guide will bring you to Fisherman's Wharf by 1 PM, giving you time to walk around or have lunch before the Cruise. The Bay Cruise starts at 2:45 4:15 5:30 and you can choose your preferred time while booking. During the 60-minute cruise by The Blue & Gold Fleet, you will sail underneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past the famous PIER 39 sea lions, around mysterious Alcatraz and along SF waterfront, revealing the city’s skyline. The boats have both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks.

Our classic sailing yachts are the perfect venue for your group! Treat your family and friends to a spectacular private sail around the San Francisco Bay. While our boats are coast guard licensed for 34 passengers, we are limiting to groups of 24 or less for comfort and class. Price includes entire boat, captain and crew as well as a customary gratuity. You can stick with our standard route or tell us where you want to go. Its your boat and your party.

Avoid the hassle of coordinating transport and separate tickets in San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off pass that combines land and water sightseeing. Instead of planning routes and timing yourself, you move freely between major neighborhoods and landmarks, then switch perspectives with a scenic bay cruise. It’s a flexible way to explore the city at your own pace without juggling logistics.

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on your own. Instead, we invite you to step away from the neon signs and "tourist traps" to discover the gritty, authentic, and hidden history of San Francisco’s northern waterfront. From military outposts to the birth of sourdough, join us for a deep dive into the stories that truly shaped the City by the Bay. Our journey spans from the industrial legacy of Ghirardelli to the historic ramparts of Fort Mason, uncovering the deep-rooted fishing heritage and immigrant stories that define the neighborhood's true soul.

Cruise the San Francisco Bay in a fun and friendly setting that's more personalized than larger ships. See the Golden Gate Bridge from the water and around Alcatraz Island, taking in sunset views from a 360-degree walkway around the boat. During the voyage, chat with a captain and crew and enjoy a complimentary beverage with additional alcoholic drinks available for purchase.

This is the official Alcatraz prison tour that gives you access to the Alcatraz Island and you will be able to explore the prison freely with a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour that is available in different languages! You can stay on the island as long as you'd like, and return with any ferry back to San Francisco! Everything you need to visit Alcatraz is included: round trip ferry rides, entry ticket, and the audio tour, and all taxes and fees. As a bonus, a one hour bike rental voucher from a local bike shop is also included if biking across the Golden Gate Bridge sounds exited to you!

Glide across San Francisco Bay with unlimited mimosas and Champagne on this weekend brunch cruise. Perfect for both locals and visitors, this boat trip offers a new perspective on the city. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz Island, and see the city skyline from the deck. As you float along, enjoy a generous, fresh buffet and onboard music to keep the mood festive.

Explore San Francisco your way with a flexible Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and an unforgettable visit to Alcatraz Island! Ride open-top, double-decker buses to see top sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and the Painted Ladies — hopping on and off at 16 stops as you please. Soak in the city’s beauty and culture at your own pace with unlimited rides for 2 days. Then, step back in time with a tour of Alcatraz Island, once America’s most infamous prison. Take the ferry from Pier 33, explore historic sites, and enjoy the award-winning Cellhouse audio tour. Wander through the island’s outdoor landmarks, exhibits, and capture stunning views of San Francisco Bay. - 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass - Alcatraz Day Tour with ferry & Cellhouse audio tour - Scenic Golden Gate Bridge crossing Book now — your San Francisco adventure awaits!