Alcatraz plus Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

Alcatraz plus Napa & Sonoma Tour


Tour Napa & Sonoma......................then tour Alcatraz Island

Napa & Sonoma Wine Country Tour

Enjoy a tram tour of the Benziger Family Winery and learn about the art and science of biodynamic wine making. After the vineyard tour, your expert guide will then take you to other favorite wineries in Sonoma and Napa Valleys on this relaxing, fun-filled day tour.

Alcatraz Prison Tour

Before or after the wine tour you can tour Alcatraz on your own time. The tour of Alcatraz includes the 45 minute audio tour "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" which features interviews and stories of prisoners and correctional officers who either worked in or were incarcerated in United States Penitentiary-Alcatraz. Alcatraz Island is a senic 10 minute ferry ride from San Francisco's Embarcadero. The ferry departs from Pier 33 in Fisherman's Wharf so it is very easy to find. Take your time exploring "the rock".

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Pick-Up Time	Price (USD)
08:00
Duration
9 hours
Departs
San Francisco
Tours depart daily from San Francisco year-round
Highlights		Wine Tour Includes
Golden Gate Bridge Marin Headlands Benziger Tram Tour Napa & Sonoma Valley		Hotel Pick-Up & Drop Off Winery Tram Tour Professional Guide Transport in Biodiesel Van
Alcatraz Tour Includes
20-Minute Scenic San Francisco Bay Ferry Ride Audio Tour of Alcatraz Prison Complex San Francisco Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge & Marin Views
During check-out, be sure to ADD ALCATRAZ TOURS. Include your desired Alcatraz Ferry time in the Notes/Comments section and we will try and accommodate you.
Tour price does not include Muir Woods entry fee, $2.50 Alcatraz handling fee, meals, or gratuity unless otherwise stated. Additional Wine tasting fees may apply depending on the wineries visited.
We reserve the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns or weather or road conditions. Click HERE for cancellation information Alcatraz Terms and Conditions

Detailed Itinerary

The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel. Heading north across the Golden Gate Bridge you are immediately rewarded with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco skyline, and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean are just a few of the picturesque vistas from this remarkable bridge. Next, we wind our way through the coastal mountains of the Marin Headlands and around Mt. Tamalpais (the highest point in the North Bay region), leaving the rush of the city behind and setting the pace for a relaxing day out in the country.

Once in Sonoma County, dairy farms and vineyards provide an inspiring introduction to the rolling hills and beautiful valleys that have supplied the world with fantastic wines for over 60 years. Your professional guide will give you details about the region, wine, and the day's itinerary so that you can truly appreciate your experience.

Golden Gate Bridge

Our first stop will be the Benziger Family Winery & Biodynamic Vineyard, where you will enjoy a close-up look at the vineyards, fermentation facility, and crush pad on a comfortable tram tour. You will also have a chance to walk through their barrel caves. The tour is approximately 45 minutes long, and includes a special tasting of Benziger's biodynamic and other award-winning wines.

Wine Making Tour

Lunch is next. We'll either head to central Sonoma - a town that combines small town charm, unpretentious sophistication, and rustic gourmet sensibilities - or to a local winery to enjoy a picnic lunch on a shaded patio (lunch not included in tour price).

In the afternoon, we will travel over to famed Napa County for more wine tasting in Oakville, Yountville, or in the town of Napa. The landscape of rolling hills laced with rows of wine grapes is impressive and will provide a romantic backdrop for memorable photographs. On the return trip, we'll make one more photo stop above the Golden Gate Bridge - a must-do if you've never witnessed the awe-inspiring view of San Francisco from the Marin Headlands. At the end of the tour you will return to your San Francisco accommodations (around 6pm).

Picnic Lunch in the Wine Country

Alcatraz Day

Alcatraz Island is a scenic 10 minute ferry ride from San Francisco's Embarcadero. The ferry departs from Pier 33 in Fisherman's Wharf. You can choose any time to visit the You should arrive at least 30 minutes before your desired departure time to ensure boarding.

The tour of Alcatraz includes the 45 minute audio tour "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" which features interviews and stories of prisoners and correctional officers who either worked or were incarcerated in the United States Penitentiary-Alcatraz. An orientation video, ranger-led tours and docent tours are also available.

Broadway-Alcatraz Island

Plan to spend 2-2.5 hours touring Alcatraz though you can spend as much as you want. Unfortunately there is no overnight option on the island (not any more).

Accessiblity NOTE: The approach to the main cellblock from the ferry landing is a steep incline. The path is 1/4 mile long with a 12% grade. Assistance is availabe through the park service.

Terms & Conditions for Alcatraz Cruises

Reservations must be made 5 days in advance. The face value of an Alcatraz ticket is $26.00. All sales are final. Not for exchange, resale or transfer. Refunds according to NPS policy only. Lost tickets will not be replaced. Alcatraz Cruises LLC is not responsible for tickets obtained from unauthorized sources which may not be valid. Ticket holders must be in designated boarding area 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Seats will be released 10 minutes prior to departure. Current ID and credit card are required to board. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. All carry-on items are subject to search. Restricted and dangerous articles may not be brought on board. Proper attire required. If you buy a ticket, you consent to have your image or likeness appear in any live or recorded video or other transmission or reproduction. Alcatraz Cruises LLC reserves the right to refuse service or remove passengers from a vessel, bus, event or premise if determined to be necessary for appropriate safety reasons, if you cause discomfort, inconvenience, or annoyance to passengers, crew members or agents, or if your behavior is deemed to threaten the safety, good, order or discipline. We reserve the right at any time to cancel tours or change departure or arrival times. Submitting an order for tickets to Alcatraz Cruises, by any means possible, indicates your agreement to these terms and conditions. WARNINGS: The holder assumes all risk of danger and injury. No suit, action, or proceeding against Alcatraz Cruises LLC or its parent, affiliates or contractors, vessels, agents, crew or employees of any of the foregoing entities, shall be maintainable for loss of life or bodily injury to any passenger unless written notice of claim be delivered to Alcatraz Cruises LLC within sic months from the date of incident. It is agreed by and between the passenger and Alcatraz Cruises LLC that all disputes and matters, whatsoever, including, but not limited, to those involving personal injury or death of a passenger, which arise under, in connection with or incidental to the Ticket or the voyage shall be adjudicated, if at all, in and before a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Francisco, California to the exclusion of the courts of any other county, state or country. The license granted herein is revocable upon refunding to passengers the Ticket price.