Excursion Information for SAN FRANCISCO

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1 Excursion Information for SAN FRANCISCO

2 SAN FRANCISCO PREPAYABLE EXCURSION INFORMATION Many of the popular visitor attractions in San Francisco can be pre-booked and prepaid before you travel. This ensures availability and saves you time. Terms & Conditions Prices are on request and will be based on 1:10 free place ratio. Please ask us for a quote. Many more excursions and visits are available, please call us for more information on anything not shown in this document. All attraction bookings are subject to availability. Prices quoted are subject to change. For smaller group ratios, prices are on request. TOURS & CRUISES BLUE AND GOLD FLEET CRUISES Blue & Gold Fleet offer a selection of brilliant cruises which will be fun and memorable for your group. On a 60 minute Bay Cruise you will be taken past the famous Pier 39 sea lion colony and along the historic waterfront, revealing San Francisco s breathtaking skyline. Alternatively, choose the 90 minute Escape from the Rock cruise to hear fascinating accounts of life on the rock and attempts to escape.

3 ALCATRAZ CRUISES One of the most famous prisons in the country for housing notorious criminals, San Francisco s number 1 attraction Alcatraz is a maximum security prison which operated between 1934 and Discover more about its fascinating history during this irreplaceable opportunity to go on an Alcatraz Cruise. N.B. Groups must have a 1:7 chaperone ratio and chaperones must be over 21. SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOURS Discover how the locals live and play and learn about all the famous landmarks on a fabulous tour of San Francisco! Either on foot or by bus, a half day city tour will give you a fantastic insight what the city has to offer. MUSEUMS SFMOMA SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART One of the world s top modern art museums, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is an extensive collection of media and performing arts, modern illustrated books, drawings, photography and film and hosts numerous exhibitions on modern arts and media.

4 CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES One of the largest Natural History Museums in the world. Home to an aquarium, a simulated earthquake, over 40,000 live animals, a planetarium, a rain forest and an abundance of other awe-inspiring exhibits: the California Academy of Sciences is an absolute must-see! With dedicated researchers constantly discovering more about the natural world, a tour of this museum is sure to keep you on your toes, time and time again! THE DE YOUNG MEMORIAL MUSEUM Showcasing American Art from the 17 th - 21 st centuries, this brilliant collection will inspire your students. The Fine Arts museum is located in San Francisco s Golden Gate Park. EXPLORATORIUM Experience the brand new Exploratorium a museum of science, art and human perception which will inspire students and open up a whole new world of experimentation. This unique interactive museum will provide hours of fun whilst you work your way through the six galleries and endless exhibits. her on foot or by bus, a half day city tour will give you a fantastic insight what the city has to offer.

5 THE WALT DISNEY MUSEUM This interactive museum offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of Walt Disney. Optimism, creativity and persistence led Walt to help define 20 th Century America, and influence popular culture across the globe. POPULAR ATTRACTIONS AT&T BASEBALL PARK This tour behind the scenes of the San Francisco Giants baseball team lasts 1hour 30 mins and takes you to the field warning track, a major league dugout, visitors indoor batting cage, the visitors clubhouse and the press box. AQUARIUM OF THE BAY Learn about conservation, climate and sustainability at San Francisco s Aquarium of the Bay. Have the chance to come face-to-face with the Pacific s most fascinating residents: sharks, octopus, eels and thousands of other marine animals walk through the crystal tunnels and explore the wonders of the Bay in an experience you ll never forget!

6 DAY TRIPS MUIR WOODS Visit the magnificent Muir Woods - a 560 acre park containing the only large stand of ancient redwoods in the Bay Area. On a tour of the park lasting approx. 3 ½ hours, you ll have the chance to discover some of the diverse range of species which call the woods their home. SANTA CRUZ From San Francisco, travel for two hours and spend a day in Santa Cruz, birthplace of surfing in the US and once home to Jack O Neill. RESTAURANTS ITIONAL

7 BUBBA GUMP The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant and Market is a chain of seafood restaurants inspired by the 1994 film Forrest Gump. HARD ROCK CAFE Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Americans Peter Morton & Isaac Tigrett. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock 'n' roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. The restaurant is located on the famous Pier 39. Enjoy classic American burgers amongst other foods. FOG HABOUR With fantastic views over San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pier 39 Sea Lion colony, sit down to enjoy this up-market San Francisco waterfront dining experience. Priding themselves on offering the freshest sustainable seafood in San Francisco, enjoy a delicious meal at Fog Harbor, the family run seafood restaurant with a quarter of a century of history.

8 BUCA DI BEPPO This family style Italian restaurant has a lively atmosphere and an authentic menu to be enjoyed by all. Dishes are perfect for passing around the table, in the true spirit if Italian culture. FREE EXCURSIONS SAN FRANCISCO We strongly advise you to pre-book all free excursions on the San Francisco. Some excursions must be pre booked up to a year in advance. Please call us for more information on booking. All visits are subject to availability. PIER 39 Pier 39 is a shopping centre and a popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco. Spend an afternoon perusing the shops and say hello to the colony of sea lions that ve made it their home!

9 CHINATOWN San Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia and the oldest Chinatown in North America. Immerse your students in Chinese culture whilst indulging in some of the hundreds of dining and shopping options available. UNION SQUARE Visit Union Square for a wonderful afternoon of shopping, before sitting in one of the many outdoor cafes and sipping a cup of coffee. Union Square also boasts a wonderful array of art galleries, you may decide to soak in the culture before relaxing in Union Square Park!. LOMBARD STREET Visit the famous Lombard Street, one of San Francisco s top rated sites -watch the endless stream of vehicles make their way down this steep, crooked road. Stand at the top of the road and gaze out over San Francisco!

10 ADDITIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT CABLE CARS San Francisco is home to the world s last manually operated cable car system. Have the chance to ride on a national historic landmark, on one of the three cable car routes still in operation. Public Prices (subject to change): $5 per ride $13 one day pass