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San Francisco: Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Tour

Soar over the legendary Alcatraz and Angel Island by helicopter

Start time: 11:30
Last admission: 15 minutes before closing
Duration: 20mins
Max group size: 2
Live guide: English
Provider: Seaplane Adventures
Registered address: 242 Redwood Hwy, 94941, Mill Valley, US
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20 minutes helicopter Tour of Alcatraz Sites
Experienced Pilot
Headset for audio tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)

Listen to stories of the famous Bay Islands as you take flight off the helipad at the seabase. Your pilot will navigate orbital views 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!

  • 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
  • Helicopter tours accommodate four to five guests from different reservations
  • 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
  • Cancellation is possible until 72 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit.

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