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San Francisco: Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Tour

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Highlights

Embark on a captivating helicopter tour of the famous Bay Islands, departing from the helipad at the seabase. Your skilled pilot will guide you through orbital views while island-hopping over historic Alcatraz and Angel Island. Gain insights into the legendary Escape from Alcatraz and marvel at the buildings on this rocky outcropping from a unique aerial perspective. The flight then passes offshore San Francisco before culminating in a smooth landing at Commodore Heliport in Marin, offering the most extraordinary way to behold these iconic landmarks!

Experience the thrill of taking off from Mill Valley, just a short drive from downtown Sausalito and San Francisco. Witness breathtaking aerial views of Alcatraz and Angel Island, the San Francisco Skyline, SF City Hall & Civic Center, and Golden Gate Park. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the Escape from Alcatraz and other fascinating stories shared by your pilot throughout the journey.

Depart on a helicopter tour from Mill Valley, a short drive from downtown Sausalito and San Francisco
Enjoy panoramic views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, the San Francisco Skyline, SF City Hall & Civic Center, and Golden Gate Park
Learn about the legendary Escape from Alcatraz and other captivating stories from your pilot during the tour

What's included

INCLUDED

20 minutes helicopter Tour of Alcatraz Sites
Experienced Pilot
Headset for audio tour

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)

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23 days ago
Peter.Group of Friends

the 15 min helicopter ride was cancelled but was replaced by a 45 min sea plane ride. The route covered all the key areas of San Francisco. Narration by the pilot was however so so

Additional information

Must Know
Weight seat limit capacity of no more than 240 lbs (108.5 kg or 17.5 stones). Guests weighing more than this will need to purchase a second ticket in order to fly.
Pre Purchase
All children under 17 require adult supervision
Kids under 3 get in for free if they sit on a parent's lap
Bookings with fewer than 4 passengers may be rescheduled
Usage
Show your smartphone ticket directly at the Seaplane Adventures base, located at 242 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, Mill Valley
Please be sure to bring governmental photo identification or a passport with you if you are over the age of 18
Post Purchase
Food and drinks are not allowed
Shuttle service from San Francisco to the Seaplane Adventures base in Mill Valley is available at an additional cost. Please call the tour operator at least 24 hours before your selected departure time to arrange the pick-up: +1-415-332-4843
Good To Know
Guide Languages: English
Last Admission Window: 0:15:00
Advance Arrival Time: 0:30:00
Helicopter tours accommodate four to five guests from different reservations
To meet the minimum requirement of 4 passengers per tour, helicopter tours with four or fewer passengers are combined
Schedule adjustments may be made to fulfill this requirement, and guests will receive advance notification via phone or email
Flights may be canceled due to severe weather. The pilot assesses the conditions up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled flight. In such cases, flights can be rescheduled within a year of the original date or a full refund will be provided
Total gross weight must be under the limit of 750lb/340kg/53.5 stones for the entire group that will be flying together
We cannot offer a refund for any single seat purchased for someone exceeding the limited seat weight of 240 lbs (109 kg or 17.1 stones)
We will provide an alternative time or date based on open seat availability to accommodate guests whom will need to purchase additional seats

Location

Venue
San Francisco Seaplane Tours
Meeting Point
242 Redwood Highway Frontage Road,

Provider

Seaplane Adventures

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