Alcatraz and San Francisco Highlights

Explore San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and delve into Alcatraz’s history on this immersive combo tour. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Highlights
  • Downtown San Francisco - Pick-up from Downtown SF between 8.30 and 8.45
  • Union Square - Major Department Stores, Famous Hotels, Ice Rink before Christmas, Apple Store, Monument in the Middle
  • Chinatown - Dragon Gate.
    Largest, oldest, and Richest Chinatown in the US
  • Nob Hill - Famous Hotels, The Fairmont, Grace Cathedral, United Nations, Union Pacific Club
  • The Embarcadero - Beautiful Waterfront, Bridge view and Bay view
  • Levi’s Plaza Park - Birthplace of Jeans.
    French fabric, Italian design, Bavarian Guy. Gold Rush
  • Financial District - 2nd Largest Financial District in the Country, BofA, Pyramid, Wall Street of the East Cost
  • North Beach - Italian Neighborhood of San Francisco. Many italian restaurants.
    St. Peter and Paul Church where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio never got married
  • Fisherman’s Wharf - Great Museums, Tussaud, Boudin Bakery, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Jeremiah O’Brian - Liberty Ship
    Hyde Street Pier, Buena Vista Cafe - Irish coffee,
    Pier 39, Sea Lions
  • Lombard Street - See the crookedest street in the World
  • Fort Mason - Embarcation Point During WW2.
    HIstory of this Fort is the History of US becoming a Superpower.
    Marina Safeway.
  • Marina District - Great Bridge Views, Marina Boulevard, Palace of Fine Arts
  • Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - Built in 1915 to celebrate the completion of Panama Canal.
    Home to San Francisco Exploratorium - an interactive museum of art, science, and human perception based on the philosophy that science should be fun and accessible for people of all ages. Founded by Frank Oppenheimer and later moved to Pier 15.
  • Golden Gate Bridge - The bridge is actually not golden at all! It’s a bright red-orange.
    It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
    It took four years to build.
    There are approximately 600,000 rivets in each of the bridge’s towers.
    It’s the most photographed bridge in the world.
  • Haight-Ashbury - The neighborhood where hippies movement was born.
    Cool stores and houses of Jimmy Hendrix and Jerry Garcia
  • Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden, De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Botanical Gardens, Hippy Hill
  • Pier 33 - ALCATRAZ LANDING
    We will bring you to Alcatraz Landing 30 minutes prior to your boat departure
  • Alcatraz Island - The boat ride to Alcatraz takes 15 minutes,
    Enjoy stunning views of Downtown SF, of the Bridges and of the Bay!!!
  • Alcatraz Island - This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary.
    Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly western gulls, cormorants, and egrets). It measures 1,675 feet (511 m) by 590 feet (180 m) and is 135 feet (41 m) at highest point during mean tide.[5] The total area of the island is reported to be 22 acres (8.9 ha).[1]

Landmarks on the island include the Main Cellhouse, Dining Hall, Lighthouse, the ruins of the Warden’s House and Social Hall, Parade Grounds, Building 64, Water Tower, New Industries Building, Model Industries Building, and the Recreation Yard.
The boat back to the city depart every 30 minutes.

  • Pier 33 - THe Ride from the Island back to Pier 33 takes another 15 minutes
  • Alcatraz Island - The Boat ride to Alcatraz takes about 15 min.
    Enjoy stunning views of downtown SF, the Bridges, Alcatraz, and the Bay!!!
What's Included
  • Professional and experienced guide for the city tour
  • Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
  • Bottled water
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities to the driver
  • Lunch
  • Pickup after Alcatraz tour
  • Food and Beverages
Additional Information

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each lasts 3.5 to 4 hours. During the city tour, we will make multiple stops. You will see Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Financial District, Embarcadero, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason, Marina, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Haight Ashbury, Civic Center, Painted Ladies. After the city tour, our guide will drop you at Alcatraz landing at least 30 minutes before your boat departure. You will visit one of the most famous landmarks in the US and enjoy the views of the city, the bay, and the bridges. You will learn the history of Alcatraz. After the visit to Alcatraz, the boat will bring you back to Pier 33. You have to return to your hotel on your own. ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Location
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
Post Street
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Customer Ratings
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Shauna_r
Aug 16, 2024
Sight seeing - We both had a great time taking in all the sights of san francisco. Took some great pictures too. Love learning about history
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Vava_w
Aug 3, 2024
Great Tour Experience - Saw much more of San Francisco than we ever would have on our own. Tour guide was very knowledgeable of the city and its history. We learned a lot!
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April_t
Jul 9, 2024
San Francisco Mini Tour - Michael contacted me to let me know exact where to meet him and what time. He was very knowledgeable about the city and it's history. A great way to spend your day while waiting for an upcoming flight. Really enjoy see Alcatraz and meeting It's last surviving resident.
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Stephen_m
Jul 4, 2024
Full day of culture and adventure. - Was an awesome tour Randy was a great tour guide you won't be disappointed. Was a day full of adventures.
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Lynne_l
Jun 20, 2024
Great SF city tour - Jerry was a fantastic guide, his knowledge and personal anecdotes made the tour extra enjoyable. He made sure we had enough time to enjoy each stop and still got us to the Alcatraz ferry in plenty of time.
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Rosanna_n
Jun 20, 2024
Outstanding Tour of San Francisco/Alcatraz - We were picked up on time outside the Hotel we were staying at. There were 4 of us plus the driver Randy Cowen, a very pleasant and well-spoken gentleman, who was very easy to get on with and talk to. The vehicle he drove was very new and was comfortable to drive in, it had all the bells and whistles and made for a pleasant experience. Randy's knowledge of the city was second to none and he took us on an extremely memorable tour. Going up to the Twin Peaks and seeing the views of the city was one of the highlights. If we return to San Francisco, we will have no problem using this company again and hopefully have the pleasure of having Randy as our guide. Thanks Rosanna and Bill
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Andrea_p
Jun 14, 2024
Great day! - We really enjoyed this tour. We got to see lots of the San Francisco sights and enjoyed Alcatraz as well.
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Ignacia_p
Jul 15, 2024
Alcatraz tour - Alcatraz tour but disappointed our driver told us we didn't have to make the long line since we booked the ticket with you. But they told us there that we had to still make the line.
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David_c
Jun 29, 2024
The city tour was ok.... - The city tour was ok. Could have been longer and ito more of the history of the city. Alcatraz was well worth the trip. A lot of history about the prison and the actual conditions are still intact
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