San Francisco: Explore Alcatraz & Golden Gate Bike Tour

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Experience a 2-day adventure: explore the notorious Alcatraz Prison by ferry and uncover its history, then enjoy a scenic bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge with your local guide

Highlights

  • Explore Alcatraz Island with self-guided audio tour uncovering its rich history
  • Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge with your guide, enjoying stunning SF views
  • Glide down to Sausalito with your guide, exploring its scenic charm
  • Explore the picturesque town of Sausalito with art galleries, cafes, and shops
  • Bike back to San Francisco or take an optional ferry with an extra fees

Description

On Day 1, begin your journey with a trip to the infamous Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world’s most notorious federal prisons. Board the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy a self-guided audio tour, available in multiple languages. Explore the eerie, abandoned prison cells, learn about daring escape attempts, and discover Alcatraz’s fascinating history as a military fort, penitentiary, and Native American occupation site. Take your time exploring the island and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. On day 2, Your Golden Gate Bridge bike tour starts at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, where you’ll meet your guide. Begin your Golden Gate Bridge bike tour at Fisherman’s Wharf and follow your guide along San Francisco’s scenic waterfront. Ride past landmarks like Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, Marina Green, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Crissy Field. Stop at Fort Point for stunning views before cycling across the 1.7-mile Golden Gate Bridge to Vista Point. End the guided portion in Sausalito, a charming waterfront town. From there, explore on your own—ride further, grab a bite, or relax by the bay. Return to San Francisco by bike or ferry (ticket not included). Full-day bike rental lets you keep exploring before or after the tour.

Includes

Round-trip ferry and Alcatraz admission ticket 2.5-hour self-guided audio tour of the island 3-hour guided bike tour with an expert local guide. Full-Day bike rental Helmet, lock, and map Optional upgrade to an electric bike for an easier ride (Optional $45 upgrade at check-in)

Important Information

  • Due to National Park restrictions, Alcatraz reservations cannot be moved or rescheduled after booking • Please contact the activity provider if you would like to reschedule your bike tour
  • The date you choose for booking is when you will visit Alcatraz. Your bike tour will take place the next day at 10:00 AM. For example, if your desired Alcatraz date is July 1, your bike tour date will be on July 2 • The Cellhouse audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish • The tour follows bike paths and the riding is mostly on flat landscapes • Credit card deposit may be required at the start of the bike tour
  • E-bike upgrade is available for $40

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This activity is non-refundable

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