Golden Gate Helicopter Tour | San Francisco

About this tour

Take a Golden Gate helicopter tour for a unique and unforgettable perspective of the beauty of San Francisco and the Bay Area. Take in panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco right before your eyes. Hop between Alcatraz and Angel Island with a skilled pilot and discover intriguing facts during the journey.

• Experience a 25–30 minute helicopter ride for a glimpse of San Francisco’s city views.
• Soar over the iconic attractions: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island.
• Fly with a professional pilot serving as your local tour guide as you soar over iconic Bay Area landmarks

— What You Can Expect —

Enjoy this 25- to 30-minute basic flight that will take you over the splendor of the greatest city in the U.S., San Francisco. Take off from our heliport in the lovely bayside village of Sausalito, just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Fly along the coast over the Golden Gate National Reserve, past Baker Beach and the Pt. Bonita Lighthouse, over to Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park, then right over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge itself. View Crissy Field, Downtown San Francisco, and Oracle Park, home of the Major League Baseball World Champion San Francisco Giants, and then pass over the infamous island prison of Alcatraz. Finally, fly by the historic Angel Island, the Immigrant Gateway to the West, and enjoy a smooth landing back at the heliport next to Sausalito’s Richardson Bay.

— Important Info —

Without Shuttle Service

• Departure Time: Please refer to your voucher for the exact departure time
• Departure Point: 242 Redwood, Highway Mill, Valley, CA, 94941
• Duration: 25–30 minutes

With Shuttle Service

• Meeting Time: Confirm shuttle service by calling +1(415) 332-4843 3–24 hours in advance, and arrive 10 minutes before the designated time
• Failure to call will result in unavailable shuttle service, and guests must independently reach the seaplane base in Mill Valley
• Meeting Point: the corner of Mason Street and Beach Street (288 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)
• Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes (1 hour round-trip shuttle; 25–30 minutes flight time)