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San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise

San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise

See both the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on a single boat tour with personal headphone audio included. Explore San Francisco's famous landmarks, history, natural history, architecture, and Native American culture on board this unique bay cruise. During the 90-minute round trip cruise you'll depart from Fisherman's Wharf, one of the city's busiest tourist attractions. From there, sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate is one of the world's most famous and beautiful bridges, and was at one point the largest suspension bridge in the world. Cruise past Alcatraz Island, once home of one of the world's most infamous prisons, and take the chance to enjoy the stunning San Francisco waterfront. The boat will pass along the harbor before heading under the colossal San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Then it's time to head back to the charming city of San Francisco by the sea. For a limited time, all San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruises have a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer for the bar! Double the delight as you sip and savor the beauty of the San Francisco Bay while toasting to memorable moments.

California Audioguide for Self-Drivers (English & German)

California Audioguide for Self-Drivers (English & German)

After booking you receive a separate Email from us with the instructions on how to install the app and the guide! You can ignore the "Ticket" Email from Get Your Guide. Please also check your spam-folder for our Email and please get in touch with us if something does not work! Complete your road trip around California with an audio guide featuring 169 locations and 3 hours of audio in 1 app. Listen to the recordings as you take in views at Yosemite, Mt. Whitney, and Zabriskie Point, experience the unique cultures of Silicon Valley, Santa Monica, and Hollywood, and drive down Highway 1. Feel at ease taking in the views while the app uses GPS to find your location and suggest stops. From famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge to lesser-known gems like Moss Landing, appreciate the wealth of beauty and history in California with detailed audio descriptions. Stop and start your journey as often as you please, there’s no constraints once you download the app and activate your audio guide. If there’s a specific site you’d like to visit, manually choose audio guides from the built-in map or from a list.

Full-Day Wine Tour to Napa & Sonoma 3 Tastings Included

Full-Day Wine Tour to Napa & Sonoma 3 Tastings Included

Spend the unforgettable day in Napa & Sonoma County on this guided group tour from San Francisco. Taste the best wines of the region, enjoy the scenery, and learn the local history. Starting with pickup in San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge where the San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean and stop at the Marin County Vista Point for magnificent views. From the vista point, see the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay cities of Oakland and Berkeley (home of the first UC campus), and the Bay Bridge which connects them to San Francisco. Continue the journey by passing above the hillside houses and yacht marinas of Sausalito and traveling north through the rolling hills of Marin County. Just 35 minutes from the bridge begins beautiful Sonoma Valley, the site of the first winery of California. Today, Sonoma Valley is a world-famous producer of fine wines, cheeses, and olive oils. Visit 3 wineries, typically two in Sonoma, one small, one large, and one more in Napa chosen by your knowledgeable guides with your enjoyment and the diversity of wines in mind. Three tastings at three different wineries are included. Lunch is available for purchase at a winery or during a visit to downtown Sonoma Plaza, a park surrounded by historic buildings, including the last Franciscan Mission, restaurants, cafes, shops, and wine-tasting rooms, or in downtown Napa. This experience concludes with drop-off back to your hotel.

Oakland: Private Transfer from Oakland International Airport

Oakland: Private Transfer from Oakland International Airport

Enjoy convenient, reliable, comfortable private transportation from the Oakland International Airport (OAK) to your accommodation in downtown Oakland. Receive your driver's contact details 6 hours before your meeting time, to make sure the driver is easy to find upon arrival. 2 hours before your arrival time, you will receive precise meeting point information at Oakland International Airport. Upon arrival, receive assistance with your baggage. Sit back and relax as you travel from the airport to your accommodation in Oakland. Avoid the hassle of navigating public transport and arrive at your destination promptly and securely.

Outstanding Oakland Amazing Race & Tour

Outstanding Oakland Amazing Race & Tour

You will travel to various checkpoints. Your adventure begins at a scenic local favorite, where your guide will meet you and kick off your creative, nontraditional quest. After an introduction, you'll set off to explore a variety of carefully curated locations throughout town. You'll travel to various checkpoints, solving clues, tackling quirky challenges, and stepping outside your comfort zone! This family and dog-friendly experience alternates between indoor and outdoor activities and includes plenty of bonus challenges. Your guide will be there to cheer you on, offer hints, and assist you throughout the game. You'll also have opportunities to interact with locals to solve clues. Expect to have a blast discovering hidden gems, making memories, and enjoying the vibrant culture of the city! For any questions before you start, just ask. With over 600+ city adventures available, our experiences are perfect for corporate groups, tourists, locals, bachelorette parties, birthdays, families, friends, and more. Don’t forget to ask about our custom-designed experiences and virtual team builders too!

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They could have let us get on sooner. They did not actually let us on until the start time of the cruise even though they told us to come 30 mins early. It was a bit cold and windy while we waited. But the cruise was great and the crew were very helpful. Also, an improvement would be to pump up the volume on the overhead audio tour.

pleasant cruise lasting 1h30 going from one bridge to the other and starting for the one I did towards the Golden Gate. Provide clothing to protect yourself from the cold and especially the wind. I did it on November 1, 2024. They provide headphones to have explanations in other languages for my part in French.

Excellent cruise that takes you from one bridge to another, discovering the history of the city in an original and very interesting way. Duration of an hour and a half, ideal. Very safe boat. Professional and very helpful team. Excellent audio guide in French. We loved it.

Really nice Cruise. We got to take a lot of good photos. The cruise team was really nice and the boat hat a lot of space! Would do it again to get this special view of Sfo!

That would be amazing. It was my wife's birthday and everything was great. We will definitely come again.