Do more, see more with this San Francisco Alcatraz tour package. Includes tickets for the Alcatraz Prison tour. During the morning San Francisco city tour, see attractions like the Presidio, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and Coit Tower. Stop and explore the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End and Twin Peaks.
IMPORTANT: Valid photo ID for each adult going to Alcatraz
Comfortable shoes for walking
Extra spending money for 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 can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like. Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours for sailing to the Island, exploring the Island and returning to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. The trip over to Alcatraz Island is 12-15 minutes each way and is factored into the suggested time of 2.5 to 3 hours.
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 (Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish). 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.
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.
This is a complete San Francisco City and Alcatraz Island tour. Ride in comfort, walk the streets and float the bay as you visit the city’s top attractions PLUS experience the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. Go way beyond “hop on hop off”. Avoid fretting over last-minute Alcatraz tickets. Your city insider guide will deliver an incredible San Francisco sightseeing adventure.
After a convenient morning pickup at most San Francisco hotels, your city tour begins on San Francisco’s waterfront and rolls through the Marina District. At the lovely Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building and grounds.
Then, on to the main event—a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge!
This San Francisco city highlights tour will take you to Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park.
Later, you will be blown away by the dramatic views of the entire city from the top of Twin Peaks.
For the last portion of the tour, your guide will explain the historic and cultural importance of neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Castro, Nob Hill, and Chinatown. Finally, in North Beach, we’ll point out Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Washington Square and more.
When the San Francisco tour concludes, you will have an hour and change to pick a restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf or North Beach. When you’ve had your fill, make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — have your camera ready!
On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin.
After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart’s content, grab one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you’ve worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman’s Wharf options before making your way back to your hotel.
Alcatraz in San Francisco is wildly popular and frequently sold out. This San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package allows you to enjoy the most comprehensive San Francisco city tour and avoids the anxiety of securing hard-to-get Alcatraz tickets. Guests love the convenience of a hotel pickup and the support of a guided experience that makes stops to enjoy iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge.
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We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your Alcatraz departure time at Pier 33.
Food & beverage service is not available onboard the ferry or on Alcatraz Island.
Hand sanitizer and washing stations are located at Alcatraz Landing, onboard ferries and on the Island
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12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
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