Red and White Fleet - San Francisco City Tour & Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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San Francisco City Tour (3.5 hours) Experience San Francisco's colorful past as you travel through history: - from the first settlements of Native Americans to a cosmopolitan city of beautiful architecture, - from the Wild West and the frenzied days of the "Gold Rush" to the vibrant culture that flourishes today. Be awe-inspired by the magnificence of the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy the lush gardens of Golden Gate Park. Travel past spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. On your tour you will see The Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Financial District, Union Square, Civic Centre, and North Beach. Enjoy wireless, hands-free audio entertainment where your imagination flourishes and the adventure lies ahead. English narration by driver/tour guide. No snacks or drinks available for purchase.  Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1 hour) On this San Francisco Golden Gate tour, you’ll discover this city’s colorful history and world famous landmarks through personal headphone audio in 16 languages. Snacks, drinks and merchandise available for purchase.  During the Golden Gate Bridge cruises, you may experience frequent wildlife encounters that include seagulls, pelicans and sea lions. At times, you may see even harbor porpoises and whales. So be alert! Departing in the heart of Historic Fisherman’s Wharf, at Pier 43 ½, sail past the San Francisco skyline and view the lively neighborhood of North Beach, the famous swimming clubs of Aquatic Park, the historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, the San Francisco Maritime National Park, and numerous other exciting sights. As you head west towards the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort Mason and the Marina District which was devastated in the 1989 earthquake. Next, enjoy views of Crissy Field and the lush hillsides of the Presidio—both former army installations—that are now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Don’t miss incredible photo opportunities when sailing directly under the massive 4,200-foot span of the 746-foot tall San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge. As you steam back into the Bay, travel past the wildlife reserves of the Marin Headlands and the legendary town of Sausalito, once home to the 1960s’ flower generation. With Angel Island State Park to your left, slowly cruise around the infamous Island of Alcatraz. On your way back to Fisherman’s Wharf, see the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, and Coit Tower in the distance. After a full hour of exciting sights on Red and White Fleet’s Golden Gate Bridge boat tours, the barking sea lions at Pier 39 welcome you back to Pier 43 ½. Here, you can visit two National Historic Landmarks, the WWII submarine USS Pampanito and merchant vessel USS Jeremiah O'Brien.