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Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Adventure

9 Reviews 4.78 out of 5 stars Based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | San Francisco, USA
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Overview

Soar over the legendary Alcatraz and Angel Island during our introductory helicopter tour! Great for travelers with robust agendas, or families and friends taking flight for the first time. Revel in stories of the famous Bay Islands as you take flight off the helipad in Mill Valley. Your pilot will navigate orbital views for guests while island-hopping over historic Alcatraz and Angel Island. Learn about the Escape from Alcatraz and see the buildings on this rocky outcropping from above. A flight pass offshore San Francisco before a smooth landing at Commodore Heliport in Marin completes the most unique way to see these iconic landmarks.

What's Included

  • Noise Cancelation Headset
  • Experience pilot
  • Guided Tour by Pilot
  • Gratuities
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242 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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Sausalito (pass by)

Sausalito is a Marin County city across the Golden Gate Strait from San Francisco. It’s known for its Richardson Bay houseboat enclaves, which were built by artist squatters after WWII.
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Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)

Completed in 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world.
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Alcatraz Island (pass by)

From 1934 until 1963, Alcatraz was America's premier maximum-security prison, the final stop for the nation's most incorrigible prisoners.
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Downtown San Francisco (pass by)

The Financial District is the city’s business center. Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline are the striking, spire-topped Transamerica Pyramid building and the Salesforce Tower.
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San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (pass by)

The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California.
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Pier 39 (pass by)

Views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39's marina
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Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)

Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist areas.
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Angel Island State Park (pass by)

Angel Island State Park, the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay, offers some of the best views of the surrounding Bay Area.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Adventure?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2740P4

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What's Included

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  • Noise Cancelation Headset
  • Experience pilot
  • Guided Tour by Pilot
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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