San Francisco Bus Tour and Alcatraz Day Trip

Enjoy this bus tour of San Francisco including entrance to Alcatraz . This tour lasts approximately 6 hours, you'll take an expertly guided tour of the fourth most populous city in the United States while passing important sites such as Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park.

A ferry transfer and audio guide will be available during your visit to Alcatraz Prison. This is one of the most famous prisons in the world, especially for having been the place where Al Capone was imprisoned.

San Francisco was founded in 1776 and is the 13th most populous city in the United States. In addition to being a major financial and banking centre, San Francisco is popular for its steep streets, Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, and its multicultural atmosphere.

It is also the second best city in the US for quality of life, a major centre for technology research and home to Silicon Valley. During your bus tour of the city, you will pass some of the following outstanding locations:

• Golden Gate Bridge
• Union Square
• Van Ness Avenue
• Golden Gate Square
• Palace of Fine Arts
• Presidio Visitor Center
• Lands End Park
• Haight Street
• The Castro
• Market Street
• Twin Peaks
• Chinatown
• North Beach

You'll also explore the interior of Alcatraz Prison. Located on an island off the coast of the city, it was built between 1910 and 1912. Its fame is well known and has spread all over the world, and it has even been featured in series and films. It was the place of incarceration for 1,576 criminals, including Al Capone, possibly one of the most ruthless and notorious gangsters in history.