Alcatraz Island and San Francisco City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Alcatraz Island
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Golden Gate Bridge
- Discover the charm of Fisherman's Wharf
- Visit the iconic Painted Ladies Victorian houses
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Chinatown
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island
- Self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz prison
- Guided city tour covering major San Francisco landmarks
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
- Be aware that the tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for Alcatraz Island entry.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
- You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
- Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
- The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
- Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.
- There are Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district) .
Traveler reviews
San Fran and Alcatraz
Great tour! Highly recommend!
Alcatraz tour portion was worth it
The city part of the tour was canceled due to lack of participants. But the Alcatraz portion was still on schedule. That tour was not refundable, as the other portion was refunded. I enjoyed the Alcatraz tour very much. Could have scheduled it separately. There are many hop on hop off tours companies operating in the city - so you could easily book these trips separately.
Bad timing
City tour had time problems. My friends and I were picked up last so every stop we had about 15 minutes total time and then back to the bus. Reality was by the time people exited the bus there was no time for the attraction. Michelle stood at the front of the bus and answered questions so that left us at the back of the bus no time to explore. I think more time is needed and she should exit the bus and field questions at the attraction. We got no time at The Place of Art
Not recommended
It was bad experience, not recommended at all you can find something best and cheaper than this!! The organizer wasn’t share the correct information about location, be careful!!!
Great trip to see San Francisco
Very informative nice stops. The guide and driver were very nice. I would recommend this tour as you won’t see parts of the city on your own