The Golden Gate Bridge

Itinerary · California, USA

A day in San Francisco

Cable cars, Alcatraz, the Ferry Building and the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset.

One day, on foot, by cable car and ferry

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  1. 8:30

    1San Francisco cable cars

    San Francisco·Historic transport

    Ride over Nob Hill early, before the queues.

  2. 10:00

    2Alcatraz Island

    San Francisco Bay·National park site

    Ferry from Pier 33 (book ahead).

  3. 13:30

    3Ferry Building Marketplace

    Embarcadero, San Francisco·Food hall

    Lunch among the Bay Area’s producers.

  4. 15:30

    4SFMOMA

    SoMa, San Francisco·Museum

    Modern art in SoMa.

  5. 18:00

    5Golden Gate Bridge

    San Francisco·Landmark

    Walk out onto the bridge for the evening light.

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