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Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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8 to 10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way.
This 4-hours sightseeing tour travels by smaller bus/van through multiple neighborhoods, many with outstanding views.
Your guide sheds light on Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, and more.

Also, you don't need to waste your time in line to buy tickets to one of the most frequently visited attractions in San Francisco- Alcatraz Island and the federal prison there.

After doing the city tour, our driver/guide will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing.

ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $47.95)
  • Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup after Alcatraz tour
  • Food and Beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pier 27
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

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Pickup details

We usually pick up our customers from their hotels, but sometimes we ask to meet our driver at a convenient location.

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Meeting point
End point

San Francisco
CA 94133, USA

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Downtown

Pick-up from Downtown SF between 8.30 and 8.45
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Wharf

Pick-up from Fisherman's Wharf SF between 8.45 and 9.00
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lombard Street

Crookedest street in the world.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Marina District

Great Bridge views, Marina Blvd, Palace of Fine Arts
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Wharf

Great Museums, Tussaud, Boudin, Ghirardelli, Jeremiah O'Brian, Hyde Street Pier, Buena Vista Cafe - Irish coffee, Pier 39
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown (pass by)

Largest China Town outside of China Dragon's Gate
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Amazing building completed in 1915 to celebrate the completion of Panama Canal Construction termination. San Francisco was chosen to showcase to the world that it's alive after the 1906 Earthquake.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Telegraph Hill

Coit Tower. Panoramic views of the whole city.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Presidio of San Francisco

Military Base since 1776 until 1992
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

North Beach

Italian Neighborhood of San Francisco. Many italian restaurants. Peter and Paul Church.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Bridge

SF's major landmark and the most famous bridge in the world
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Embarcadero

Pier 5 Views of the Bay, the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, cruise boats, the Ferry building, the Pyramid, the Coit Tower Photo stop
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nob Hill

Grace Cathedral, Big Four Hotels, The Fairmont, United Nations, Tony Bennett Statue, Union-Pacific Club Photo stop
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pier 33

The guide will drop you at Pier 33, Alcatraz landing at least 30 minutes prior to the boat departure
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A maximum of 14 people per booking
  • The driver in the bus narrates in English. When he brings you to the boat that takes you to Alcatraz, they give you audio guides in 12 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
  • We reserve the right to buy tickets to Alcatraz in the morning and do the city tour in the afternoon. Then you have to get to Pier 33 on your own, after Alcatraz tour, we will pick you up from Pier 33 and we will bring you back to your hotel after the city tour.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 67 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $47.95)
  • Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
  • Hotel pickup
  • Small-group experience around the city
  • Professional and experienced guide
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup after Alcatraz tour
  • Food and Beverages

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A maximum of 14 people per booking
  • The driver in the bus narrates in English. When he brings you to the boat that takes you to Alcatraz, they give you audio guides in 12 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
  • We reserve the right to buy tickets to Alcatraz in the morning and do the city tour in the afternoon. Then you have to get to Pier 33 on your own, after Alcatraz tour, we will pick you up from Pier 33 and we will bring you back to your hotel after the city tour.
  • We do not pick up people if they are out of our pick-up area. We pickup from Downtown or from Fisherman's Wharf. Always call or write to us in advance to confirm your pickup location.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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