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Activity Sausalito, USA

Historic Houseboat Tour

5.0 (one review) 2 hours
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Historic Houseboat Tour

About this activity

Visit Sausalito’s famed houseboats and learn the storied history of one of the bay’s most iconic landmarks on this 2 hour walking tour.  Hear stories of the bohemian writers and influential artist who defined an era, Like Southern transplant Otis Redding, who spent his short time here recording the song “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” just days before his fatal plane crash.  Learn how the dozens of seemingly unconnected threads of history combine to create a rich tapestry of people, personalities, and art forms known as Sausalito from a local artist and author. Free parking

Minimum of 6 people required.

Note: If you have fewer than 6 people in your party, please call the day before to check on availability.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Free Parking

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour

    2 hours Admission included

    HISTORIC HOUSEBOAT TOUR Stroll the docks of the bay with local artists and author and get the insiders take on the history and mystery of these icon waterfront treasures.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

  • Minimum of 6 people per booking. You can also call in the day before the tour to check availability.
  • Tour is only cancelled in case of severe weather such as storms.  We do not cancel for light rain. If unsure about weather cancellation, call 415-332-6608 to confirm.
  • Dress code:  Be comfortable.  A good pair of walking shoes and dress for the weather.
  • Suggest having brunch at at the beginning of the tour route (Bayside Cafe and Davy Jones Deli are both at the Harbor Center at One Gate 5 Road, where the tour begins.)
  • There will be places to stop and rest along the way with one restroom stop at beginning of tour.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. Tour is only cancelled in case of storms - DRESS APPROPRIATELY

  • Minimum of 6 people per booking

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