San Francisco: Alcatraz with SF City Tour
Northern Waterfront, San Francisco
Get a look at San Francisco on a private tour of Union Square, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, North Beach, and more. Learn about the city's history and take a ferry to Alcatraz Island.
San Francisco City and Alcatraz Small Group Tour
This 8-hour guided tour combines a 4-hour San Francisco city sightseeing van tour with a visit to Alcatraz Island, suitable for visitors wanting a comprehensive local experience.
Highlights
- Explore major San Francisco attractions during a 4-hour small group van tour
- Experience an award-winning audio tour of Alcatraz Island
- Enjoy views of the bay, bridges, Alcatraz, and downtown San Francisco from the ferry
- Drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
- Skip-the-line access to Alcatraz Prison, one of the city's top sights
Description
Your hotel pickup is available from downtown or Fisherman's Wharf for the city tour. The 4-hour tour travels by small bus or van through neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Union Square, Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, Financial District, Embarcadero, and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Multiple stops provide photo opportunities. Guides may vary routes but all cover key attractions and can tailor suggestions based on your interests.
After the city tour, you will be taken to Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, to board the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Tickets to Alcatraz include the Cellhouse Audio Tour. The duration on Alcatraz is flexible, with ferries returning to Pier 33 every 30 minutes. In some cases, morning tickets to Alcatraz are reserved first, requiring you to arrange your own transportation to Pier 33, after which the city tour will occur in the afternoon. Pickup from Pier 33 for the city tour will be between 1:45 PM and 2:00 PM, and you will be returned to your hotel at the end of the tour.
Includes
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Professional and experienced guide
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Free time on Alcatraz Island
- Alcatraz admission ticket and Cellhouse Audio Tour
Excludes
- Pickup after the Alcatraz tour if city tour is in the afternoon (pickup at Pier 33 will be arranged instead)
- Food and beverages except bottled water during city tour
- Tips
Important Information
- Last-minute Alcatraz tickets depend on availability
- Organizers reserve the right to schedule Alcatraz tickets in the morning and city tour in the afternoon as needed
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For best experience, book Alcatraz tickets well in advance. Bring comfortable shoes for walking and dress in layers as weather can vary. Confirm pickup details with your guide prior to the tour.
