Discover San Francisco & Alcatraz by Land, Air, & Sea!

Try it all this weekend when you discover San Francisco & Alcatraz! Explore the "City by the Bay" by foot, helicopter, and boat on this two-night weekend getaway. Walk the cell blocks of Alcatraz, visit a wax museum, soar above the city, and dine aboard a fabulous cruise. Don't miss the bold and adventurous Land, Air, & Sea Weekend Vacation Package!

You'll be staying at the modern Hotel Union Square. This evening you'll be exploring "The Rock" on the Alcatraz Night Tour! One of San Francisco's most popular attractions, Alcatraz Island is even more fun by night. You'll enjoy a ferry ride with narration, a guided tour to the cellhouse, an audio tour for the inside, and a keepsake souvenir brochure!

Let the Magic of Wax Artistry Transport You Through Time on Saturday Morning. The spirit and energy of San Francisco is manifested in the history of one of its most popular landmarks - The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf.

Saturday evening, it's time to enjoy the city by air and sea! Take flight on the San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour to see the the sights of the city from above. Take in the gorgeous hills, cityscape, Alcatraz Island, and the incredible bridges that span the Bay. Then you'll hop aboard the Sunset Dinner Cruise to partake in a savory four-course dinner. With live entertainment and breathtaking views, this cruise will not disappoint!

Get a glimpse of San Francisco & Alcatraz by Land, Air, & Sea with this fabulous Weekend Vacation Package!

Friday: Alcatraz Night Tour - Tonight you'll be experiencing the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island! The tour will begin between 4:20 pm and 6:45 pm, the exact tour time will be specified on your E-ticket. Hotel pick up is not included, you will be responsible for providing your own transportation to Pier 33. Alcatraz has a different look and feel when you make an evening visit to the Island. You'll enjoy the beauty of a sunset silhouetting the Golden Gate Bridge. Hear interesting stories about the Island's history and residents. The views of the whole Bay Area lit up at night are truly special. You may even find it a bit spooky! The Alcatraz Night Tour is a unique program limited to just a few hundred visitors per evening. It includes special programs, tours, and activities that are not offered during the day. The Alcatraz Night Tour includes roundtrip ferry transportation, a live boat narration, a guided tour from Dock to Cellhouse, the Cellhouse Audio Tour, a keepsake souvenir brochure, recreation use fee, and a variety of special programs and presentations offered only at night. You do not want to miss out on this truly unique experience! Please Note: The Alcatraz portion of your package is non-refundable. Once your tour time is confirmed changes cannot be made. For IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding your Alcatraz Tickets please click here For more information about Alcatraz Island please click here.

Saturday Morning: The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf - The Wax Museum in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is home to over 250 internationally-known personalities. A millennium of history is represented in fabulous scenes from the birth of Christ through the most dramatic milestones in man's history.

As one of the world's largest wax museums, this San Francisco attraction endeavors to show life in all its aspects from A to Z - Artists to Zombies! Guests are inspired by the Last Supper in the Hall of Religions and Horrified by the chilling Chamber of Horrors. This venue offers the worlds only wax tableaux of King Tut's Magnificent Tomb and the Palace of Living Arts, where history's most famous masters, as well as their masterpieces, come to life. As always, the incumbent President occupies his rightful place among the World Leaders, a few steps away from his illustrious Predecessors in the Presidential Library. Museum opens every day at 10:00 am

Saturday: San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour plus Sunset Dinner Cruise - You've already seen San Francisco by land, now it's time to see her by air and sea! Check out this gorgeous city from above when you take the San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour! You'll be picked up from Fisherman's Wharf at 5:00 pm. Transportation is not included, so make sure you allow enough time to travel to Fisherman's Wharf. You'll spend about 20-minutes in the air seeing the best of San Francisco! There will be background music accompanying the spontaneous narration provided by the professionally trained pilot. You'll see the famous hills of San Francisco and the striking cityscape. Take in famous landmarks, such as Alcatraz Island and the spectacular bridges spanning the Bay. Upon landing you'll be taken to the dinner cruise where you'll delight in San Francisco from the water. Savor an elegant four-course dinner, enjoy live music, and revel in the views from the outer decks. There's nothing better than a relaxing cruise to bring this exciting weekend to a close! Please Note: You must present a photo ID with your E-ticket for this tour.

Hotel Union Square: Enjoy a two-night stay at the unique and cozy Hotel Union Square. This fresh and innovative boutique hotel was the first of its kind in San Francisco. Located in Union Square, you'll be within walking distance to first-class shopping and dining. Experience excellent customer service and fantastic amenities at the hotel that combines style and comfort. Hotel Union Square is a fusion of classic and contemporary that provides a one-of-a-kind experience; it's the perfect place to call home during your San Francisco Weekend Vacation! Click here to see hotel amenities

Please Note:
~ Once the Alcatraz portion of your package has been confirmed, changes cannot be made. Your Alcatraz ticket is non-refundable.
~ Hotel is subject to a 14% or current transient tax and 1.5% city assessment, payable upon check-out
~ Check-in begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, and check-out is at 12:00 Noon on Sunday
~ Hotel Union Square is a non-smoking hotel
~ Hotel pick-up is NOT provided for the San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour plus Sunset Dinner Cruise; you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to Fisherman's Wharf.
~ You will be receiving 3 individual E-tickets, one for each component of this package. If you have more than one hotel room, you will receive an E-ticket for each room.

If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 800-410-8233.

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Alcatraz Tour Cancellation Policy & Terms

• Your order does not guarantee availability of tickets. Alcatraz tickets are often sold out for specific dates and times. Your order is not confirmed until you receive a second email from us advising that the order has been placed and confirmed. You will receive two emails from us; the first will confirm that your order was placed and your credit card was charged. It is the second email that will confirm the availability of the tickets and that the tickets were secured for you.
• Alcatraz tickets sell out very quickly and often far in advance. If tickets for the date and/or time you need are not available, your order will automatically be canceled and your money refunded.
• No Refunds or Changes:
  • There are absolutely no refunds on Alcatraz tickets, unless tickets are not available for the date and time you requested.
  • There are no exchanges or refunds after a ticket has been purchased or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. So once you buy a ticket, that's it -- no changes at all.
  • There can be no changes on Alcatraz tickets. Once you have purchased the tickets, that's it. You have tickets for that date and time, and we are unable to change the date or the time.
  • Tickets shall be null and void and of no value unless utilized by the customer on the date and time on the tickets.
• Maximum Order:
  • Ticket sales for Alcatraz are limited to 8 tickets per household within any 30 day period. If you order more than 8 tickets, we may need to contact you to obtain an additional name, address, and credit card per each 8 tickets to comply with this National Park policy.
• Resale of tickets is strictly prohibited.
• To the extent permitted by law, the management reserves the right to refund the purchase price of the ticket and to revoke the rights granted herein.
• Other Terms:
  • Please click here to read our complete Terms and Conditions.

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION

Please read this information BEFORE ordering Alcatraz tickets. By purchasing, you are indicating that you have read and agree to the following.

• Your Alcatraz Tickets:
  • We provide a booking service for purchasing Alcatraz tickets. Your order authorizes us to purchase the tickets in your name.
  • TICKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY THE CARDHOLDER. If you are using your credit card to purchase Alcatraz Tickets, you must be present to pick up the tickets. You will pick up your tickets at the Will Call Window at Pier 33. You will need the credit card used to order the tickets as your identification and a valid photo ID (driver's license or passport). Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.
• There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
• Your credit card statement will show two charges - one for Alcatraz Media and one for the Alcatraz tickets.

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Alcatraz Highlights:

Today Alcatraz swarms with tourists -- about a million a year -- but for 30 years it was the most infamous prison in the country. It housed prisoners too notorious or dangerous to be held elsewhere. Its inhabitants included Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and Robert Franklin Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz. In 1933, the Federal Bureau of Prisons used the facility as a maximum security prison. It was closed in 1963 due to its expense.

Your trip to Alcatraz departs on a ferry from the dock at Pier 33. The ferry across the San Francisco Bay takes about 10 minutes. Alcatraz Island is a 25-acre island located just 1 1/4-miles from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Upon arrival, a National Park Ranger will provide a brief welcome and orientation. You are then free to explore the island and the prison at your own pace. It's recommended that you stop at the theatre to see the Alcatraz video following the orientation. The video provides an excellent overview of what you will see. The 35-minute audio headset tour of the Alcatraz cell block is a real highlight. This tour is available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. During the tour, you will hear stories from former inmates and prison guards as you walk through the cellblock. After the Cell Block tour, there is time to see all the sites around the island and visit the Alcatraz museum and bookshop.

To reach the Cell House, you walk from the wharf up the steep hill on the old service road. The Cell House is at the top of the island. Along the way, you can stop and visit exhibits, see a variety of buildings that were used for various prison uses, and enjoy the views. Access: SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport), is available for wheelchair users and visitors with a mobility need who are unable to walk up the quarter mile, 12% grade hill. Another option is to walk along the Agave Trail. The trail begins near the ferryboat landing on the east side of Alcatraz Island and continues to the southern tip of the island. The Agave Trail passes through a protected bird sanctuary and features beautiful plants and flowers. This trail offers fabulous views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Be sure to bring a camera because you will definitely want to remember your tour to the Rock!

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Amenities

Room Amenities
~ Wireless high-speed internet access in all rooms
~ Non-smoking rooms
~ Flat screen TV's
~ Pay-per-view movies
~ Telephones with voicemail
~ Complimentary room delivery from Tad's Steakhouse

Hotel Amenities
~ Complimentary coffee and herbal tea
~ Wireless high-speed internet
~ On-site currency exchange
~ Copy and fax service (fee)
~ Business center
~ Safe deposit boxes available
~ Same day laundry services
~ Complimentary use at nearby fitness center
~ Walking distance to dining and shopping
~ Public transit one block away
~ Pet friendly
~ Valet parking available

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MINIMUM 72 HOURS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 800-410-8233. PLEASE NOTE: You will be receiving 3 separate E-tickets for this package: one for the hotel room, one for the Alcatraz Night Tour, and one for the San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour plus Sunset Dinner Cruise (valid photo ID also required at check-in for the helicopter tour). Rates do not include hotel tax; 14% or current transient tax and 1.5% city assessment must be paid at check-out. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-410-8233.