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Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

66 Reviews 4.30 out of 5 stars Based on 66 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | San Francisco, USA

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. In the afternoon, enjoy an official tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island prison.

Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure. The Extranomical-run portion of any Alcatraz package may be rescheduled (subject to availability) or refunded up to 24 hours before the tour date.

What's Included

  • Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco
  • Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour
  • Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz
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Meeting Location

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San Francisco
CA 94133, USA

What To Expect

San Francisco (Pass By)

Ride in comfort before you float the bay as you tour the city’s top attractions, on this San Francisco City tour plus Alcatraz. Our city insider guide goes way beyond a “hop-on, hop-off” experience to deliver a fully narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure. Your comprehensive 4-hour morning City Tour ends in style with a ferry ride to and tour of the (in)famous Alcatraz Island in the afternoon.
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Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco’s waterfront in the popular Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Stop #1 – Palace of Fine Arts Before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and hinstagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Stop #2 – Golden Gate Bridge Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lands End

Stop #3 – Land’s End Overlook The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sutro Baths

The Sutro Baths was a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. Built in 1896, it is located near the Cliff House, Seal Rocks, and Sutro Heights Park. The facility burned down in June 1966 and is now in ruins within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ocean Beach (Pass By)

Ocean Beach is a beach on the west coast of San Francisco, bordering the Pacific Ocean. The "Great Highway" runs alongside the beach, and the Cliff House and the site of the former Sutro Baths sit at the northern end. The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.
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Golden Gate Park (Pass By)

Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina’s tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves.
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Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips (Pass By)

The Dutch Windmill is the northern of two functioning windmills, on the western edge of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. It was completed in 1903, and placed on the San Francisco Designated Landmark list on December 6, 1981.
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Bison Paddock (Pass By)

Longtime pasture with a grazing herd of American bison, cared for by the San Francisco zoo.
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Haight-Ashbury (Pass By)

Next, we’ll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco’s famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.
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Twin Peaks

Stop #4 – Twin Peaks Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you’ll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it’s breathtaking would be an understatement!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pier 33 (Pass By)

Then make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour.
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Alcatraz Island

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, take 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 own way back to your hotel.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Fisherman's Wharf

Drop off in Fisherman's Wharf where you can grab some lunch (not included)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Meals are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.30 out of 5 stars based on 66 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco
  • Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour
  • Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour
  • 4-hour guided city tour
  • Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • City Tour will last approx 4-5 hours and allow approx 3 hours for Alcatraz.
  • Please note, Alcatraz departure time varies. You will be notified of the confirmed time closer to your departure date. Allow for extra time between the two tours.
  • Government issued ID is required to redeem your Alcatraz tickets
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Meals are not included.
  • Please always refer to the providers confirmation for exact pick-up time and location as this may differ from your hotel. Multiple hotel pick-ups are available, the time mentioned on the voucher is the first pick-up time, please allow a 45 minute window for pick-ups to be complete.
  • California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
  • Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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