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Alcatraz PLUS Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea Tour - Special - 2 days of fun sightseeing.

Alcatraz Ferry combined with Full Day Montrey and Carmel Motorcoach Tour ©2008 CitySightseeing

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Duration: Combo Tour 8-10 hour Monterey Carmel Tour
Alcatraz - 2-3 hours on a second day.

Departs from: 2800 Leavenworth St. 1st Floor between Jefferson St and Beach St. or Hotel Pick Up

For a Combo order you will pay the Tour/Cruise Rates listed below
PLUS a second charge for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour:

$26.00 for Adult/Junior (12-61), $24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $16.00 for Children (5-11)

Price from:
$50.00 - $66.00 (USD)

Average rating:
Average rating: 4.0
(based on 2 reviews)

Overview

ALCATRAZ FERRY AND AUDIO TOUR COMBINED WITH A MONTEREY AND CARMEL TOUR

One Stop Tour Shopping! Pay NO markup on the Alcatraz Tickets PLUS a free hotel pick up for your Wine Country motorcoach tour. Two great days of sightseeing. BOOK EARLY! Alcatraz tours are often sold out over a week in advance! Former federal prison Alcatraz has become a must see activity for visitors to the Bay Area.

Cruise aboard the ferry to the infamous and notorious former federal prison - home to the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelley, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud. The National Park presents a captioned orientation video with historical footage, self-guided walks, exhibits and Ranger-interpretive talks on topics such as "Famous Escapes." Also featured is an Award-winning audio tour in the prison Cell House with actual interviews of former guards and inmates - available in six languages - English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's most popular visitor attractions and its tours frequently sell out a week or more in advance. Tickets are rarely available at the Box Office for same-day sailings. The tour listed below is a Combination tour. We DO NOT not sell Alcatraz tours without a 2nd tour.

COMBO ALCATRAZ FERRY AND MONTEREY AND CARMEL TOUR RATES
Rates are a combination of the published retail prices for Alcatraz Ferry and the Monterey Carmel Tour.
Guest Ferry & Audio Tour Monterey and Carmel Tour & Hotel Pick up YOU PAY: Combination Total - 2 separate reservations and 2 credit card charges
Adult (18-61) $ 26.00 $ 66.00 $ 92.00
Senior (62+) $ 24.50 $ 66.00 $ 90.50
Juniors (12-17) $ 26.00 $ 66.00 $ 92.00
Child (5-11) $ 16.00 $ 50.00 $ 66.00
Child (Under 5) Free Free Free
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. You reserve your Monterey and Carmel Tour online. 2. We will reserve Alcatraz as a second tour on next day for you. 2 reservations with 2 separate credit card charges.

Monterey and Carmel Tour: California has one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world.

Our route South on Highway 1 travels through the beach town of Santa Cruz. Every turn features one spectacular view after another. Scheduled stops on the tour include: Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey, the gallery and restaurant district of Carmel-by-the-Sea and spectacular vistas along the 17 Mile Drive tm including Pebble Beach Golf Course and the Lone Cypress, Your tour returns through Silicon Valley, the high tech capital of the world.

You will spend approx. 2.25 Hours in Monterey and Cannery Row and 1.25 Hours in Carmel by the Sea

Location: 2800 Leavenworth St. 1st Floor between Jefferson St and Beach St. or Hotel Pick Up
Schedule: Monterey Carmel Tour: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 9:00 AM
Alcatraz Ferry time will be confirmed based on availability
            

Itinerary

Big Sur coastline California©2003 RJ Best
The Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach©2002 RJ Best

 

Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Info:

After a short 10 minute ferry ride from Pier 33 across San Francisco Bay you will arrive on the infamous Alcatraz Island. The tour includes a movie of Alcatraz history and a 35 minute audio headset tour of an Alcatraz cell block. This audio tour is available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

To reach the Cell House, you must walk up a steep hill. In addition to the famous prison, Alcatraz features some of the most spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from the beautifully landscaped Agave Trail.

Please note that the walk to the Alcatraz Cellhouse is on steep, uneven pavement. SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) is available for wheelchair users and visitors unable to walk to quarter mile, 12% upgrade. No animals (except certified service animals) are allowed on Alcatraz Island.

After the tour there is time to visit the Alcatraz Museum, the bookshop and explore the island. Stay as long as you like ferries depart every 1/2 hour back to San Francisco.

Average time spent on Alcatraz is 1 1/2 - 3 hours.

Alcatraz Cruises provides the Alcatraz ferry and tickets for the Cellhouse audio tour portion of this combination ticket. Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Alcatraz Cruises is a concessionaire of the National Park Service.

The Monterey and Carmel tour includes a scenic trip down the coast on Highway 1 and the world famous 17 Mile Drive tm in Pebble Beach.

Sightseeing highlights: Highway One, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Cannery Row, 17 Mile Drive tm, Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea and return trip through Silicon Valley.

A charming fountain at Carmel-by-the-Sea ©2003 RJ Best

You will spend approx. 2.25 Hours in Monterey and Cannery Row and 1.25 Hours in Carmel by the Sea

            

Prices

Monterey Carmel Tour - 1st reservation plus Alcatraz as a 2nd reservation
Monterey Carmel Tour: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 9:00 AM
Alcatraz Ferry time will be confirmed based on availability

Duration:
Combo Tour 8-10 hour Monterey Carmel Tour
Alcatraz - 2-3 hours on a second day.

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Monterey Adult$66.00$66.00
Monterey Junior(12-17)$66.00$66.00
Monterey Child(5-11)$50.00$50.00
Monterey Senior(62+)$66.00$66.00

INSTRUCTIONS: You reserve your Monterey and Carmel Tour online - We will reserve Alcatraz as a second tour on next day for you. 2 reservations with 2 credit card charges.

Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea tour includes Highway 1 and 17 Mile Drive.
Tours include free San Francisco Hotel Pick up
Rates include tax and fees.

            

Availability Updates

ALCATRAZ TICKET AVAILABILITY:

Remember: Reserve weekend Alcatraz tickets at least 10-14 days in advance. Maximum 8 tickets per order.

BOOK ALCATRAZ EARLY TO GET BEST DEPARTURE TIMES
Very limited tickets are available for August and September weekends. All Summer weekend cruises will sell out very early. Book Now to get best departure times!

Alcatraz Cruises depart from PIER 33.

Please indicate on the comments section of the order form if you want your Alcatraz tickets on a later or earlier day or a specific time.

The Alcatraz Ferry operates year round. Reservations are limited to 8 tickets and are available for purchase for the next 60 days. If you book 60 or more days in advance we will process your Sightseeing Tour or Bay Cruise reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz ferry as the dates are released to the public. The Alcatraz Ferry departs from PIER 33

By ordering this combination tour your authorize "TourCorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry tickets from Alcatraz Cruises.

Current rates for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour: $ 26.00 for Adult / Junior (12-61), $ 24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $ 16.00 for Children (5-11). Night Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: Adult (18-61) $ 33.00:, Junior (12-17) $ 32.00: Senior (62+)$ 30.50: Child (5-11) $19.50. Subject to change without notice.


Limited tickets for Night Alcatraz Tours are available May 5-June 10 Weekends only, June 15-September 3 Daily, September 8-September 30 Weekends only. Departures 6:10 PM or 6:40 PM. Please indicate if you want a Night Tour on your order. If Night tours are unavailable a day Alcatraz tour if available will be reserved for you automatically.

INSTRUCTIONS: We will book your Alcatraz ticket for you upon receipt of your Combination Bay Cruise or Sightseeing Tour order. You will receive two travel vouchers and two separate credit card charges.

ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

            

Other Info

Monterey and Carmel Tour Departure Dates:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Departure Point:
The Monterey and Carmel Tour departs at 9:00 AM from the Travel SF Tours Tours office in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. 2800 Leavenworth #14 (Between Jefferson St and Beach St.) San Francisco,CA 94133. Passengers should check in at this address 15 minutes prior to departure time listed.

Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour Tickets will be reserved for you the day after your Montrey and Carmel Tour.

Monterey and Carmel Tour Departure Time:
9:00 AM

Hotel Pickup:
On request basis at time of order. We pick up at hotels in the major tourist areas of San Francisco. Pick up from Airport and outlying areas is not available. San Francisco Hotel Pick up List Here

Children, Juniors and Seniors:
Children 5-11, Juniors 12-17. Adults 18-61, Seniors 62+.

Payment: Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, American Express, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Vouchers
For every confirmed booking you will receive 2 e-mails with your E-Ticket Vouchers - when both parts of your combo tour booking are confirmed. Please present the 1st E-Ticket voucher at the Tour Office for your Monterey and Carmel Tour. The 2nd email will be your reciept for the Blue and Gold Fleet - Alcatraz reservation.

Alcatraz Tickets are held at Pre-Paid Will Call:

Your Alcatraz boarding tickets will be held at the Alcatraz Cruises Dock at PIER 33.
When you present your separate Alcatraz Voucher, picture ID and credit card used on the reservation transaction the boarding tickets are issued. Be sure to show up 30 to 45 minutes before your Alcatraz cruise! Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.

For our full terms, conditions and F.A.Q. please follow this link

            

Booking Information

Alcatraz Guard Tower©2002 B. Huber

This combination tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your two confirmations for these 2 separate activities will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability.

Recommended for all tours in San Francisco: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included. Must be 21 for wine tasting.

Travel SF Tours assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers.

Buses are air conditioned and the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Travel SF Tours reserves the right to change the size of the bus to meet the proper carrying out of tours.

Cancellation Policy
IMPORTANT: ALCATRAZ FERRY AND AUDIO TOUR: ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations. You may purchase up to 8 tickets on the web. Alcatraz is a National Park and does not offer any refunds or discounts.

IMPORTANT: WINE COUNTRY TOUR: Wine Country Tour cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations of the Wine Country tour prior to 24 hours are charged a $10 per person administration fee. No shows will be charged.

            

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