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

Segway Tour San Francisco PLUS Alcatraz as a second tour - 2 reservations and 2 seperate charges©2008 SF Segway Tours

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Duration: Combo Tour : 2.5 hour Guided Segway Tour Plus Alcatraz - 2-3 hours.

Departs from: 757 Beach Street - Rear parking lot, San Francisco CA 94109

For a Combo order you will pay the Tour/Cruise Rates listed below
PLUS a second charge for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour:

$26.00 for Adult/Junior (12-61), $24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $16.00 for Children (5-11)

Price from:
$70.00 - $70.00 (USD)

Average rating:
Average rating: 5.0
(based on 13 reviews)

Overview

COMBO Experience San Francisco's first Segway Tour and See Alcatraz

2 Tours in One Day - See San Francisco on our New Segway i2 Fleet.

One Stop Tour Shopping! Pay NO markup on the Alcatraz Tickets PLUS get aboard a Segway for 3 Hours of Gliding fun! Plan your entire day here. 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.

Alcatraz Prison is part of your combination sightseeing tour©2005 Tower Tours

Cruise 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.

Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's most popular visitor attractions and its tours frequently sell out a week or more in advance. Tickets are rarely available at the Box Office for same-day sailings. The Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour departs daily from Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. The tour listed below is a Combination tour. We DO NOT not sell Alcatraz tours without a 2nd tour.

COMBO ALCATRAZ FERRY AND GUIDED SEGWAY TOUR
Rates are a combination of the published retail prices for Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour plus the Segway Tour.
Guest Ferry & Audio Tour Three Hour Guided Segway Tour YOU PAY: Combination Total 2 separate reservations and credit card charges
Adult (18-61) $ 26.00 $ 70.00 $ 96.00
Senior (62-65) $ 24.50 $ 70.00 $ 94.50
Juniors (12-17) $ 26.00 $ 70.00 $ 96.00

INSTRUCTIONS: Book your Segway tour as the 1st reservation at $ 70.00 per person. We will book the Alcatraz for you as a second reservation. Alcatraz is charged as a second credit card charged at the rates listed above. You will receive 2 confirmations. Alcatraz is based on availability.

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

Segway Guided Waterfront Tour highlights:

The San Francisco Segway Tour is the most sensational way to see the city by the bay! You will love gliding through the waterfront on a Segway Human Transporter. This journey will take you to the best views and hidden locations.

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. Reserve Now!

Tour Overview: After a 40-45 minute training on how to safely operate the Segway, you'll explore the San Francisco waterfront for more than two hours! Reservations are required. Tours are limited to nine riders and ages 12 and up are welcome. All tours start on time, so please arrive 15 minutes early.

Specific Sights: Your tour will feature spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge while you visit:

  • Municipal Pier and Aquatic Park.

  • Fisherman's Wharf and its picturesque fishing harbors.

  • Cable Car turnaround.

  • Ghirardelli Square home of delicious chocolate!

  • National Maritime Museum and the historic sailing ships at Hyde Street Pier

  • Spectacular views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Fish Alley, Fisherman's Chapel, WWII Liberty Ship and Submarine Pampanito

  • Visit behind the scenes where the fishing industry, fleet and seafood processing are located.

  • See the Dungeness Crab Stands in Historic Fisherman's Wharf .

Most tours will stop for beverages and snacks. Every tour makes numerous stops for photos.For our F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions please follow this Link.

Location: 757 Beach Street - Rear parking lot, San Francisco CA 94109
Schedule: Segway Daily 9:00 AM April - October or 10:30 AM September through March - Alcatraz as an Afternoon Departure
            

Itinerary

San Francisco Segway Tour on the Municipal Pier overlooking Alcatraz©2005 SF Electric Tour

Rules of the Road for Segways in San Francisco: Segways are not allowed on sidewalks in San Francisco. We only offer guided tours. We use a combination of designated bike paths and low speed-light traffic streets to conduct our guided tours.

We stress courtesy, rules of the road and common sense when riding a Segway in the city. The San Francisco Electric Tour Company advocates safe tour routes, careful Segway use and detailed rider education. We want a positive tour experience for our guests and encourage respect for residents and visitors sharing the roads, sidewalks and bike paths in the city.

Segway Tour Highlights: Fisherman's Wharf, Historic Ships, National Maritime Museum,the Embarcadero, Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay.

Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Info:

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. This audio tour is available in 6 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 island.

Please note that the walk to the Alcatraz Cellhouse is on steep, uneven pavement. SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) is available for wheelchair users and visitors unable to walk to quarter mile, 12% upgrade. No animals (except certified service animals) are allowed on Alcatraz Island.

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.

Alcatraz Cruises provides the Alcatraz ferry and tickets for the Cellhouse audio tour portion of this combination ticket. Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Alcatraz Cruises is a concessionaire of the National Park Service.

Segway Information:

The Segway Human Transporter has captivated the public's attention since March 2003. The Segway is the worlds first and only self balancing electric transport mechanism. Forward and backward maneuvering is guided by rider's natural motions. Emissions and noise free touring, powered by rechargeable LIoN battery packs. Segways are more manuverable and stop faster than bikes.

Lean Steer Segway Model i2 now at San Francisco Segway Tours©2008 SF Segway Tours

News: Our NEW i2 Segway Fleet Is Here ! Come experience the new Segway i2 with Lean Steer Technology on all of our San Francisco Tours.

Rules of the Road for Segways in San Francisco: Segways are not allowed on sidewalks in San Francisco. We only offer guided tours. We use a combination of designated bike paths and low speed-light traffic streets to conduct our guided tours.

We stress courtesy, rules of the road and common sense when riding a Segway in the city. The San Francisco Electric Tour Company advocates safe tour routes, careful Segway use and detailed rider education. We want a positive tour experience for our guests and encourage respect for residents and visitors sharing the roads, sidewalks and bike paths in the city.

Eco Friendly Touring: Our goal is to let guests enjoy riding an eco-friendly Segway, see more sights that they could cover on foot and have lots of fun. An added benifit for the environment is a few less tour buses on the streets of the city each day. The San Francisco Electric Tour company will be solar powered in 2008!

            

Prices

Segway Day Tour San Francisco PLUS Alcatraz as a separate reservation - 2 reservations and 2 separate charges
Segway Daily 9:00 AM April - October or 10:30 AM September through March - Alcatraz as an Afternoon Departure

Duration:
Combo Tour : 2.5 hour Guided Segway Tour Plus Alcatraz - 2-3 hours.

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Segway - Segway Tour Order Adult (over 100 lbs) $75.00$5.00$70.00
Segway - Segway Tour Order Junior (Ages 12-17 over 100 lbs)$75.00$5.00$70.00
Segway - Segway Tour Order Senior (62 and up)$75.00$5.00$70.00

INSTRUCTIONS: Book your Segway tour as the 1st reservation at $ 70.00 per person. We will book the Alcatraz for you as a second reservation. Alcatraz is charged as a second credit card charged at the rates listed. You will receive 2 confirmations. Alcatraz is based on availability.

Tours includes 40-45 minutes of orientation and training. We offer the 1st Segway tour of San Francisco! Ages 12 and up. The Segway is not appropriate for those weighing under 100 pounds or over 250 pounds. Reservations required.

            

Availability Updates

ALCATRAZ TICKET AVAILABILITY:

Remember: Reserve weekend Alcatraz tickets at least 10-14 days in advance. Maximum 8 tickets per order.

BOOK ALCATRAZ EARLY TO GET BEST DEPARTURE TIMES
Very limited tickets are available for August and September weekends. All Summer weekend cruises will sell out very early. Book Now to get best departure times!

Alcatraz Cruises depart from PIER 33.

Please indicate on the comments section of the order form if you want your Alcatraz tickets on a later or earlier day or a specific time.

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 Segway Tour reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz ferry as the dates are released to the public. The Alcatraz Ferry departs from PIER 33

By ordering this combination tour your authorize "TourCorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry tickets from Alcatraz Cruises.

Current rates for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour: $ 26.00 for Adult / Junior (12-61), $ 24.50 for Seniors (62+) and $ 16.00 for Children (5-11). Subject to change without notice.



INSTRUCTIONS: We will book your Alcatraz ticket for you upon receipt of your Combination Segway Tour order. You will receive two travel vouchers and two separate credit card charges.

ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

For Segway Tour: All guests must be at least 12 years old AND weigh between 100 - 250 lbs. (45 - 113 kg.) No refunds if you do not meet these criteria.

For rider safety please no flip flops, sandals or high heel shoes.

 

            

Other Info

Segway Tour gliding along the beautiful paths along the San Francisco waterfront©2005 SF Electric Tour

Departure Dates :
Daily - Closed Christmas and New Years Day

Segway Tour Departure Times:
Spring, Summer and Fall Schedule: April until October: 9:00 AM departure.
Winter Schedule: November until March 31: 10:30 AM departure.

SEGWAY TOUR LOCATION: 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 our training area.

Important: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled Segway tour time to check in and start your tour and training on time. The tour and training will last three hours and include stops for a refreshment and lots of pictures. Tours are limited to nine riders.Reservations are required.

Return Details:
Segway Tour concludes at the original departure point in Fisherman's Wharf.

Payment:
Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card. An additional Segway damage deposit must be secured with a Credit Card upon check in for your tour.

San Francisco Segway Tour in Golden Gate National Recreation Area©2005 SF Electric Tour

FAQ:
For our full terms, conditions and Segway F.A.Q. please follow this Link.

Confirmation & Travel Vouchers
For every confirmed booking you will receive 2 e-mails with your E-Ticket Vouchers - when both parts of your combo tour booking are confirmed. Please present the 1st E-Ticket voucher at the Tour Office for your Segway Tour. The 2nd email will be your reciept for the Alcatraz reservation.

Alcatraz Tickets are held at Pre-Paid Will Call:

Your Alcatraz boarding tickets will be held at the Marine terminal at the Alcatraz Cruises Dock at PIER 33.
When you present your Alcatraz Voucher, picture ID and credit card used on the reservation transaction the boarding tickets are printed. Be sure to show up 30 to 45 minutes before your Alcatraz cruise! Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.

            

Booking Information

A guided segway tour is an ideal way for couples and families to sightsee in San Francisco©2005 SF Electric Tour

This Combination tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Who can ride a Segway? Are Segways safe for children or people with disabilities?

Riding a Segway is similar to riding a bike it's intuitive but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. That's why we offer 35-45 minutes of training so you can get familiar with riding a Segway. A Segway is not an ideal mode of touring for people with some mobility issues.

Segway riding is not recommended for pregnant women. Unfortunately, pregnant women will not be permitted to participate.

All guests must be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without any assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without assistance or use of a handrail. Rider must be able to operate the steering control with his or her left hand.

The Segway is not appropriate for those weighing under 100 pounds or over 250 pounds(46-113 kilos.) Helmets are provided and required.
We do require that all riders be at least 12 years old. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

NOTE: To All Guests for the Segway Tour: All guests must be age 12 or older and weigh between 100-250 lbs. No refunds if you do not meet these criteria.

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 control, in addition to insufficient numbers of guests. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Changes to a Segway Reservation and Cancellation and No Show Policy:

Reservations require a full deposit via Credit Card. We will send an e-mail confirmation of the date and time of your tour. Deposits are fully refundable if the reservation is canceled 3 days -72 hours or more prior to the scheduled tour. We have a limited amount of Segways. No Shows are charged in full. The deposit WILL NOT be refunded for any reason within 72 hours of your scheduled tour. A signed liability waiver is required prior to your tour departure.

IMPORTANT Check your Confirmation for Correct Date and Time:

It is your responsibility to be at the designated tour location on the correct date. Please check your confirmation carefully. No refund for no-shows.

Languages:
Segway Tours are conducted in English.

Meals Souvenirs and Miscellaneous Costs:
Tour prices do not include Meals, Beverages, Admission Fees, Tolls or Souvenirs.

Tour Size, Routing and Weather:
We reserve the right to change the size or routing of the tour to meet demands for that specific day. San Francisco is famous for the fog! Our tours run fog, light rain or shine. We always suggest multiple layers of warm clothing for any San Francisco activity. Summer afternoon temperatures can be in the 50's. Rain gear is available for those infrequent rainy days. Segways are designed to run in any weather. If seasonal fog or weather obscures the view, tour routes may be altered. You will not be charged if we cancel a tour.

Hotel pick up:
We do not offer Hotel Pick up service this tour.

Alcatraz Cancellation Policy
IMPORTANT: 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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