Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
Overview
Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions.
Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the most popular attractions in one day. Relax as we pass along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay with open-air viewpoints and observe local marine life such as sea lions and more. Audio narration is provided.
Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz time slot by us somewhere between 8:45am and 4pm. We will assign your time slots and guests do not pick their slot.
What's Included
- Cell house audio tour and Golden Gate Bridge Narration audio tour
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
- Same day additional Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise (a different boat from Alcatraz boat)
- We will assign your Alcatraz time slot! Guests do not choose times for any portion of this event
- Transportation from hotels to any activity/pier/attraction
- Guests must walk from Pier 33 to Fisherman's Wharf for Golden Gate boat portion
Meeting Location
Pier 33
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Alcatraz Island
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Fisherman’s Wharf (pass by)
Financial District (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Golden Gate Bridge Boat is same day. The Alcatraz boat does not go to Golden Gate Bridge. Guests who do not meet for this portion will forfeit this activity with no future credit.
- Guests do not have at attend Golden Gate Boat if they only want to experience Alcatraz boat.
- No refunds for missed Alcatraz tours (this includes plane relate delays, weather delays, or postponed trips)
- Departure time sent by additional [BRAND] email 1-2 days in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-60780P3
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Average 4.39 out of 5 stars based on 201 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- Cell house audio tour and Golden Gate Bridge Narration audio tour.
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25).
- Same day additional Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise (a different boat from Alcatraz boat).
- We will assign your Alcatraz time slot! Guests do not choose times for any portion of this event.
- Transportation from hotels to any activity/pier/attraction.
- Guests must walk from Pier 33 to Fisherman's Wharf for Golden Gate boat portion.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Cell house audio tour and Golden Gate Bridge Narration audio tour
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
- Same day additional Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise (a different boat from Alcatraz boat)
- We will assign your Alcatraz time slot! Guests do not choose times for any portion of this event
- Transportation from hotels to any activity/pier/attraction
- Guests must walk from Pier 33 to Fisherman's Wharf for Golden Gate boat portion
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Golden Gate Bridge Boat is same day. The Alcatraz boat does not go to Golden Gate Bridge. Guests who do not meet for this portion will forfeit this activity with no future credit.
- Guests do not have at attend Golden Gate Boat if they only want to experience Alcatraz boat.
- No refunds for missed Alcatraz tours (this includes plane relate delays, weather delays, or postponed trips)
- Departure time sent by additional Viator email 1-2 days in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
