SF and Alcatraz Day Trip Itinerary

Yes, with the exceptions of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Be sure to book early as Alcatraz tickets can sell out months in advance.

This tour takes about 9 hours; 4-5 hours for the San Francisco tour and 3-4 hours for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour.

Since the weather is unpredictable and constantly changing, we recommend layered clothing. We do not recommend shorts or sleeveless shirts. There is quite a bit of walking, so wear comfortable walking shoes, such as regular tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots with rubber soles and treads. High heels, beach flip-flops, and other open-toed shoes are not recommended.

The weather tends to be very unpredictable. It can be warm, windy and wet, sometimes all on the same day. San Francisco has famously foggy and cold conditions in July and August.

SUMMER MONTHS (JUNE, JULY, AUGUST):
Average High temperature: 67°F / 19°C
Average Low temperature: 54°F / 12°C

WINTER MONTHS (DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY):
Average High temperature: 58°F / 14°C
Average Low temperature: 47°F / 8°C

IMPORTANT: Valid photo ID for each adult going to Alcatraz
Comfortable shoes for walking
Extra spending money for meals, snacks, souvenirs etc
A light jacket (easily removable) in case of wind
Camera
Water bottle
Warm clothes and a waterproof jacket (during the winter months)
Hat and sunscreen (during the summer months)
Sturdy umbrella (if the forecast calls for rain)

The San Francisco guided city tour is in English. If desired, we may be able to organize a private tour in your native language. The Alcatraz audio tour is available in multiple languages.

You will have as much or as little time as you want on your own on Alcatraz, but make sure not to miss the last return ferry to Alcatraz Landing. Boats from Alcatraz leave approximately every 20-30 minutes.

This Alcatraz portion of the tour is operated by the National Park Service. Rangers are available for questions and there is a well-produced audio guide. All Alcatraz Island tour tickets include round-trip transportation between Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island.

Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is fully accessible. Many areas on Alcatraz Island are also accessible with the use of the S.E.A.T. (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) Tram. The S.E.A.T. Tram is an Accessible shuttle that runs about twice an hour in each direction.

Yes. We take the tour across the bridge and make a stop for photographs.

This tour combines a major amount of San Francisco's top attractions. You get the chance to see the world-famous Alcatraz Island and you will get the complete insider’s guide to San Francisco neighborhoods and attractions - all in just one day. You also make some pretty nice savings by booking this combination tour rather than booking both trips separately.

The City Tour portion will cover as much of San Francisco as we can in 4 hours. We will delve into the facts and history of the Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, Castro, Chinatown, Financial District - and even more. You will also have the chance to see the city’s majestic parks, rugged coastline, and the not-to-be-missed Golden Gate Bridge. In short, you’ll get to see most of the things that make San Francisco the city it is today!

Meals are not included on this tour. There are multiple food options available in Fisherman’s Wharf where you can purchase lunch or snacks. Please note that food is NOT permitted on Alcatraz Island.

Due to safety concerns, large items are not permitted on Alcatraz. The maximum acceptable size for a backpack is 16”x20”. There are no storage facilities in the Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing area.

Please note that for your child's safety, we cannot allow children under 8 years of age or 4' 9" in height on the tour without a child safety seat or booster seat. If you do not have a safety seat with you, contact our office and we will assist with arrangements.

As we have several different vehicles, we don’t know until the morning of your tour which vehicle will be hosting your tour as well as the name of your Expedition Leader. Please feel free to call us in the morning of your tour if you like. Regardless of which vehicle will come to your location, it should say “Extranomical Tours” on it.

Our vehicles at this time do not have any restroom facilities. We do, however, make several stops throughout the tours and there will be opportunities for you to use the restroom.

Yes, we request that you reach out to us at least a day in advance to confirm your tour and pick up details. You can contact us via our live chat function or by calling our office at 1-866-231-3752 (toll free from the USA) or +1-415-366-9965 (internationally) during office hours. You can also call us from your hotel’s phone if you do not have a working mobile phone while you are in the area.

Yes, items left in the vehicle are stored in a lost and found area for 30 days. If you left something on one of our tours, please give us a call office at 1-866-231-3752 (toll free from the USA) or 1-415-357-0700 to see if it has been found. Once you have confirmed with us that your item has been found by our staff and you are still in town, you can come by our office to pick up your item. Otherwise, we will ship almost any item to any destination within the U.S. for a flat fee of $25. Extranomical Tours is not responsible for lost or stolen items

Alcatraz, a maximum-security prison in San Francisco Bay, was operated by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons between 1934 and 1963. Sometimes known as “The Rock,” it had a reputation for housing the dangerous criminals including Al Capone, Whitey Bulger, and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

There have been 14 attempts but no confirmed escapes from Alcatraz. However, in 1962, Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin used homemade tools to break out of their cells and make their way off the island in make-shift rafts. They were never found, and authorities assume they were drowned.

Alcatraz is in the middle of San Francisco Bay, approximately 1.25 miles (2.01 KM) from San Francisco’s shoreline. The only access is the Alcatraz ferry operated by Alcatraz Cruises from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.