Alcatraz Island Ticket with Guided Chinatown Tour & Fortune Cookie Factory
4 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
San Francisco, US
Full description
Take away the uncertainty of booking a tour to Alcatraz with this package that includes Alcatraz tickets and a guided walking tour of Chinatown and North Beach. As two of the most essential neighborhoods in the "City by the Bay" follow your guide through the heart of Chinatown, visit a famed fortune cookie factory, and then wander the streets of San Francisco's Little Italy. Set out for some time on your own to enjoy lunch in this totally "foodie" neighborhood. Then, make your way to Alcatraz Landing for your ferry to the infamous island. This is the perfect way to spend the day in San Francisco - with a local at your side and your time on Alcatraz sorted!
Stop At: Chinatown
Begin your day with your local expert near Chinatown for an incredible stroll through this eclectic, historic neighborhood. Instead of sensationalizing the past (true history is sensational enough) your expert guide will lead you through the rise of the Gold Rush with its brothels and opium dens but also bring you to sites like a local pharmacy to see how Chinese medicine is still prominent. Along the way, they will point out the strictly local spots and dive deep into the past. Head down Grant Avenue, where you'll learn of the flood of immigration in the mid-19th century (and why!), the thriving businesses that post up on these streets, and all the vice that followed. See the famous Dragon's Gate, a traditional "Paifang" style entrance flocked by two Imperial guardian lions (shishi) which protect the southern entrance into a land where wonder greets history. And as you visit sites of significance such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Square, your local guide will divulge the sometimes "too incredible to believe" stories and factual history paving the way for Chinatown's significance not only in San Francisco but the story of the United States.
Duration: 50 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
Cap off your time in Chinatown with a visit to the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory where warm treats await you! See these handmade cookies come off the oven and take home a custom treat just for you!
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At: North Beach
From there, you'll travel from China to Italy without leaving San Francisco as you head into the North Beach neighborhood. It's here where you'll learn about the Italian-American community that has called this area home for decades, and your guide may even name drop a few of its most famous figures. You'll also have free time for lunch here, with plenty of delicious recommendations provided by your guide.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At: Alcatraz Island
Reconvene with your guide at an easy-to-locate meeting point directly across the street from Alcatraz Landing. Your guide will begin by sharing the best ways to experience the island - what to expect, secret spaces to check out, and how to plan your day. Then, after your fill of wandering the small island and taking the (excellent!) audio guide tour of the Cellhouse, return to the mainland at your own leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Begin your day with your local expert near Chinatown for an incredible stroll through this eclectic, historic neighborhood. Instead of sensationalizing the past (true history is sensational enough) your expert guide will lead you through the rise of the Gold Rush with its brothels and opium dens but also bring you to sites like a local pharmacy to see how Chinese medicine is still prominent. Along the way, they will point out the strictly local spots and dive deep into the past. Head down Grant Avenue, where you'll learn of the flood of immigration in the mid-19th century (and why!), the thriving businesses that post up on these streets, and all the vice that followed. See the famous Dragon's Gate, a traditional "Paifang" style entrance flocked by two Imperial guardian lions (shishi) which protect the southern entrance into a land where wonder greets history. And as you visit sites of significance such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Square, your local guide will divulge the sometimes "too incredible to believe" stories and factual history paving the way for Chinatown's significance not only in San Francisco but the story of the United States.
Duration: 50 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
Cap off your time in Chinatown with a visit to the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory where warm treats await you! See these handmade cookies come off the oven and take home a custom treat just for you!
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At: North Beach
From there, you'll travel from China to Italy without leaving San Francisco as you head into the North Beach neighborhood. It's here where you'll learn about the Italian-American community that has called this area home for decades, and your guide may even name drop a few of its most famous figures. You'll also have free time for lunch here, with plenty of delicious recommendations provided by your guide.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At: Alcatraz Island
Reconvene with your guide at an easy-to-locate meeting point directly across the street from Alcatraz Landing. Your guide will begin by sharing the best ways to experience the island - what to expect, secret spaces to check out, and how to plan your day. Then, after your fill of wandering the small island and taking the (excellent!) audio guide tour of the Cellhouse, return to the mainland at your own leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Included / Excluded
- Pre-reserved ticket to Alcatraz Island with Cellhouse Audio Guide ($41 value)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour of Chinatown
- Food tasting - Fortune Cookie
- Personalized Walks Fortune Cookies
- The Alcatraz Island portion of this tour is audio guided (no live tour guide for this section of the tour).
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Please arrive at the meeting point ready for your tour - prior to arrival use the bathroom and ensure you have eaten.
San Francisco is a notoriously chilly city with micro-climates. It is best to wear/bring layers for all of our tours, even at the height of summer.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
San Francisco is a notoriously chilly city with micro-climates. It is best to wear/bring layers for all of our tours, even at the height of summer.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.