Bridges, Redwoods & Alcatraz: San Francisco With Your Grandchild

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A jailhouse that has stories to tell, bridges that stretch across the sparkling sea and the tallest trees on Earth! Discover these and more in the Bay Area with your grandchild.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

What's this trip about?

    A jailhouse that has stories to tell, bridges that stretch across the sparkling sea and the tallest trees on Earth! Discover these and more in the Bay Area with your grandchild.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan Francisco, California
End CitySan Francisco, California

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Golden Gate Bridge Talk San Francisco, California

Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. If you are going to arrive after 5:00 p.m., call the hotel at 415-362-5500 so they know not to release your room.

Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register ...

Day 2 Golden Gate Bridge, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Muir Woods San Francisco, California

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 36 miles with multiple stops throughout the day. Elective 2-mile walk across Golden Gate Bridge; windy conditions. Walking 1 mile to/from Point Bonita; uneven terrain, steep decline to the point, steep incline back up. Cold, wi...

Day 3 Chinatown, Free Time, All About Alcatraz San Francisco, California

Getting on/off public transportation. Walking up to 1 mile; steep blocks, hills, stairs, standing during field trip.

The first Chinese immigrants, two men and a woman, arrived here in 1848. Since then, San Francisco’s Chinatown — the oldest in North America — ha...

Day 4 Hyde Street Pier, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz Island San Francisco, California

Getting on/off a public ferry; 20 minute ride to/from Alcatraz/ Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day. From Alcatraz dock to penitentiary at top of hill is 1/4 mile; elevation change of 130 feet, equivalent to climbing a 13-story building. Bring refillable water bo...

Day 5 CA Academy of Sciences, Free Time, Entertainment San Francisco, California

Getting on/off public transportation; traveling approximately 20 miles, approximately 3/4 hour each way. Bring refillable water bottle for the day.

We will walk to a nearby bus stop for a field trip to the California Academy of Sciences, founded in 1853. There a...

Day 6 Program Concludes San Francisco, California

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that progra...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,949
Price per day$325
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 3
  • Number of Dinner: 3
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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