Whiz through San Francisco at your own pace aboard a GPS-guided GoCar and then explore Alcatraz, all in one day. See top San Francisco attractions such as Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street and the Presidio while driving your own private GPS-guided car, preloaded with more than 50 must-see attractions and landmarks. Then, hop on the ferry and take a fascinating audio tour of the prison cells of notorious Alcatraz Island.
GPS-Guided GoCar Tour: Head to Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square at your selected tour time and receive a rider orientation session to get you acquainted with the vehicle. When you're ready to ride, hop into your GPS-guided GoCar for a 2-hour unforgettable journey through the beautiful city of San Francisco!
Drive around the city at your own pace and stop at attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, the Presidio, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, the Palace of Fine Arts and winding Lombard Street. More than 50 top San Francisco locations and landmarks are loaded in the GPS system, giving you the freedom to choose what you want to see, when you want to see it.
Your provided audio directions -- available in several different languages -- are clear and concise, so you'll always know exactly where to go. If there's a site you'd like to visit that's not preloaded on the GPS system, simply use your provided map to navigate your own way there. You can even put a CD in the stereo and enjoy music along the way!
Alcatraz Audio Walking Tour: After your exhilarating San Francisco sightseeing tour, hop on the ferry and head out on San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. Known as The Rock, this notorious former prison housed some of the world's most famous thugs including Al Capone, George 'Machine Gun' Kelley and Robert 'The Birdman' Stroud.
When you arrive, you can take a free guided tour of the grounds. You'll then receive your audio headset for a fascinating 45-minute self-guided walking tour of the prison. Winding your way in and out of eerie prison cells and down spooky chambers, this award-winning audio tour provides an immersive experience of the prison, complete with sound effects and actual interviews of former guards and inmates.
There is no restriction on the amount of time you can spend on the island, so you can hop back on the ferry whenever you please to return to Fisherman's Wharf (departs every 30 minutes).
Price is per person, based on two passengers per GoCar.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
- Drivers must be age 21 years or older and must present a valid drivers license. Passenger age is at the discretion of parent/guardian.
- All renters must be able to read, understand, and sign a liability release and waiver form
- You'll be required to charge a USD $500 refundable security deposit to your credit card, payable direct at time of check-in
- Elective insurance is available; Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is USD $19, limiting liability to USD $150
- Cars accommodate two passengers
- For the safety and comfort of passengers, the maximum height is 6'4" (1.9m) and maximum combined weight of 500 lbs (226.8 kg) for two passengers
- Cars are 3-wheeled and are controlled with a motorcycle-style handle, throttle and hand brakes. Cars come equipped with a lockable trunk for your possessions.
- Foreign language options are available in French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese
- Alcatraz ferry time will be advised at ticket pickup
- You can choose the order of the tours, although both must be complete on the same day. If you choose to do the GoCar tour first, please return the vehicle at least 1 hour prior to your ferry departure time
- Price is per person, based on two passengers per GoCar
Departure Date Daily Departure Time 8am - 5pm, Mon - Thurs 8am - 12pm, Fri - Sun Tour Details San Francisco Combo: Alcatraz and GPS-Guided GoCar Tour
