The San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour Combined with The Alctraz Ferry and Tour - 2 great Activities

Wharf and Waterfront Guided Segway Plus Alcatraz Island Tour

One Stop Tour Shopping! Pay NO markup on the Alcatraz Tickets PLUS a San Francisco Waterfront Segway Tour. Two great sightseeing trips in San Francisco! 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.

HOW IT WORKS:

• Rates are a combination of the published retail prices for Alcatraz Ferry and The Waterfront Segway Tour. It's easy - You book the Segway Tour and we will book Alcatraz as a second reservation for you. Two reservations with 2 separate credit card charges.

• Use this page to purchase your Waterfront Segway Tour. You will receive email confirmation for your time specific Segway Tour.

• We will then make a time specific reservation for Alcatraz Ticket(s) as a second reservation-based on availability. This will be a separate charge from The Segway Tour. See combined totals below. Guest that reserve a morning Segway Tour will be scheduled for an afternoon Alcatraz Departure to follow their Segway Tour.

• You will receive 2 Confirmation emails. One for your Waterfront Segway Tour and One for your Alcatraz Tour. Please print both emailed confirmations. Confirmation process is now complete. Print and present both confirmations upon arrival.

IMPORTANT: Children under 12 are not permitted on the Segway Tour. If you are traveling with Children We Suggest the City Tour and Alcatraz Combo.

 

Wharf and Waterfront Guided Segway Plus Alcatraz Island Tour

The San Francisco Wharf and Waterfront Segway Tour is the most sensational way to see the city by the bay! You will love gliding through the waterfront on our New Fleet of Segway i2's Human Transporter - with Lean Steer. This journey will take you to the best views and hidden locations that San Francisco has to offer. You will love gliding through the waterfront on a Segway.

After a 40-45 minute training on how to safely operate the Segway, you will explore the San Francisco waterfront for two hours! Tours are limited to ten riders and ages 12 and up are welcome. All tours start on time, so please arrive 15 minutes early. Most tours will stop for beverages and snacks. Every tour makes numerous stops for photos - so don't forget your camera.

A city as unique as San Francisco demands a one-of-a-kind way to tour it. And the Segway is the answer! Tours are by reservation only. Most tours sell out. Reserve early! Read Our 1000+ Guest Reviews

RIDER REQUIREMENTS:

• Riders must be 12 years and older. The Segway is not appropriate for those weighing under 100 pounds or over 250 pounds.

 

Ferry to Alcatraz and Alcatraz Island Tour

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please note: The walk to the Alcatraz Cellhouse is on steep, uneven pavement. Sustainable Easy Access Transport is available, free of cost, for wheelchair users and visitors unable to walk up the quarter mile, 12% upgrade. No animals, except certified service animals are allowed on Alcatraz Island.

 

Wharf and Waterfront Segway Tour PLUS Alcatraz: 2 Reservations & 2 separate charges
April - October: Segway at 9:00am followed by Afternoon Alcatraz Departure
November - March: Segway at 10:00am followed by Afternoon Alcatraz Departure

Segway Requirements:

• Riders must be age 12 and older and weigh between 100 - 250lbs (45 to 115 kilos). Riders 12 - 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Segway Tour is Not Recommended for anyone over the age of 70 years. Pregnant women will not be allowed to participate in Segway Tour for saftey reasons. No refunds for any member of your party if you do not meet these criteria.

BOOK ALCATRAZ EARLY TO GET BEST DEPARTURE TIMES:

We recommend booking weekend Alcatraz at least 10-14 days in advance to ensure your requested tour time. Very limited tickets are available for holiday weekends. All holiday weekend cruises will sell out very early. Maximum 8 tickets per order.

If you wish to have Alcatraz reserved on a separate day or a specific time - please indicate that on the comments section of the order form.

INSTRUCTIONS:

By ordering this combination tour your authorize "TourCorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry tickets from Alcatraz Cruises. Current Alcatraz & Audio Tour Prices:

• Day Tours: Adult: $26.00 * Junior 12-17: $26.00 * Seniors 62+: $24.50 * Child 5-11: $16.50

• Night Tour: Adult: $33.00 * Junior 12-17: $32.00 * Seniors 62+: $30.50 * Child 5-11: $19.50

We will book your Alcatraz ticket for you upon receipt of your Combination Tour order. You will receive two travel vouchers and two separate credit card charges. All prices subject to change without notice. The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. All Alcatraz Sales are Final. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

SEGWAY TOUR IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Segway Tours depart from the rear parking lot at 757 Beach Street near the corner of Hyde Street. Located across Beach Street from the Hyde Street Cable Car turn around in Fisherman's Wharf. A Wells Fargo Bank ATM is at the entrance to the driveway leading to our training area. Google Map to Start Location

PARKING:

• We do not have parking facilities at our training area. Street parking is limited and meters last a maximum of 2 hours. (Tours last over 2 hours) We do not reimburse parking costs.

• We have a negotiated discount parking for the Anchorage garage 500 Beach Street San Francisco, CA 94133 - 2 blocks East of our location on Beach Street. Rate is $10.00 for up to 8 hours. To get discount you must pick up a barcoded sticker coupon at our office and attach it to the Anchorage parking ticket before exiting garage. No discount is available without this parking coupon. This parking offer is subject to change or be canceled without notice. We are not affliated with or responsible for parking at the garage or operations of the Anchorage garage management company.

• Paid Parking: Ghirardelli Square Garage: 900 Northpoint Street San Francisco CA 94109. Garage entrance is on Larkin Street between Beach Street and North Point Street. 1.5 blocks West of our location.

ALCATRAZ FERRY AND ISLAND IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Alcatraz Ferry departs from Pier 33 along the San Francisco Embarcadero. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time for boarding.

• On-street parking in the Fisherman's Wharf area can be hard to find, and nearly every space has a parking meter. Parking meters take nickels, dimes and quarters. Commerical Parking: There are fifteen commercial lots with a five-block radius of the Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33, with a total of more than 3,000 parking spaces. The closest and most convenient lot is at 80 Francisco at Kearny, just one block away, across the Embarcadero from Alcatraz Landing.

• Handicap Accessibility: Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's roads may take advantage of SEAT - Sustainable Easy Access Transport - an electric shuttle that meets each scheduled arrival at the Alcatraz dock and transports visitors requiring mobility assistance from the dock to the prison building. SEAT returns visitors requiring mobility assistance from the prison building back to the dock at regular intervals throughout the day. Visitors requiring mobility assistance may be accompanied by one attendant in their party if space is available. Families with small children and strollers cannot be accommodated on SEAT. The following areas are completely wheelchair accessible: Alcatraz dock area, Prison building main floor, All bookstores, Museum displays and Island theater.

• 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 reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz Ferry as the dates are released to the public. By ordering this combination tour your authorize "Tourcorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry Tickets from Alcatraz Cuises on your behalf. Day Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: $26.00 for adult and juniors 12-61. $24.50 for seniors 62+ . Night Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: $33.00 for adult and juniors 12-61. $32.00 for seniors 62+. We don not offfer Child tickets with this Alcatraz Combo.

• Limited tickets for Night Alcatraz Tours are available. Please indicate, in the special request box on the order page, if you want a night tour with your order. If night tours are unavailable a day Alcatraz Tour, if available, will be reserved for you automatically.

• Alcatraz Night Tours Depart: April - September 30: Daily Except Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:10pm and 6:40pm

 

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR RESERVATION Plan ahead - parking , driving times, public transit delays and traffic are always an issue: Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in and start your tour and training on time! If you arrive late we will NOT let you join a tour group that has already started training and your reservation will be forfeited without a refund or reschedule. NO EXCEPTIONS

Cancellation, Changes & No Show Policy:

Cancellations within 72 hours of the tour are charged in full. Changes must be made 72 hours prior to tour date. Cancellations prior to 72 hours are fully refunded. We charge 100% for No Shows. If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Requirements: Riders Must

Be age 12 and older and weigh between 100 - 250lbs (45 to 115 kilos). Riders 12 - 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All Riders will be required to sign a waiver of liability. Riders 12 - 17yrs of age must have parent or guardian sign consent form.

Complete the Segway rider training and test ride. Wear the helmet and any safety gear that is provided with the tour. Respect road signs, pedestrians, bikes and cars for a safe enjoyable ride. Flip-flops, open-toe sandals, or high heels are not to be worn for this tour.

Be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without any assistance or use of a handrail. Riders will be standing for the entire length of the tour while on the Segway.

NOTE: Segway Tour is Not Recommended for anyone over the age of 70 years. Pregnant women will not be allowed to participate in Segway Tour for saftey reasons. Riders are responsible for all damage to equipment and will be required to pay damage fees as assessed by a company manager.

Liability Agreement:

All customers will be required to review and sign our tour agreement and liability waiver before starting their tour. The San Francisco Electric Tour Company assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond our control, in addition to insufficient numbers of guests. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Company Reserves the Right to:

Change the size or routing of the tour to meet demands for that specific day. Tours run fog, light rain or shine. Company suggests bringing dressing appropriately for weather condtions. Segways are designed to run in any weather. Routes may vary dependent on participants interests, time available and street openings.

Cancel any tour due to weather or other unforseen circumstances. Refuse participation to anyone who, in the opinion of a company representative, is incapable or unable to safely ride a segway.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.

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.

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