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Alcatraz Day Tour plus Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour

New To The Site! San Francisco, USA

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1 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This is a criminally perfect combination tour package!

Take an easy 1-hour walk, while absorbing historical background on the city by the bay - along with lots of tidbits about city quirks, tours, discounts, attractions, & great neighborhoods to visit (touristy & non-touristy).

Then it's off to Alcatraz, with a chance to go inside the cells and feel the cold & dark life firsthand. During the award-winning 45-minute cell house audio headset tour you'll learn of escape attempts, riots, bizarre characters, & much more. Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how Frank Morris & 2 others made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.”

• Tour the prison yard
• Free video history
• Audio Tour with sound effects, interviews with prisoners & guards, & historic details
• Audio available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian & Spanish
• Bookstore with info in many languages
• Plus exhibits, Park Ranger talks, vista points, gardens

What's Included

  • Note: The date & time you choose is the departure of your Alcatraz Tour
  • Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island (47.95 Value)
  • Instructions for Pier 33, Alcatraz ticket pickup (and Walking Tour) in Voucher upon purchase.

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Fisherman’s Wharf

    We start where the old fishing boats are docked... Where the Italian-American fishing history, DiMaggio's Restaurant, and The Bushman have all come and gone.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Al Scoma Way

    We take a small detour out to get some nice cityscape and back-of-the-wharf views, while seeing and learning about the Fisherman's Chapel and Scoma's - renowned old-school Italian restaurant that's always in style.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fisherman’s Wharf

    We double back past our starting point and stop by the iconic ship's wheel sign marking the heart of the area along with the steamed crab vendors and more classic Italian seafood restaurants.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Musee Mecanique

    This fun spot has "one of the world's largest privately-owned collections of coin-operated mechanical musical instruments and antique arcade artifacts."We stop long enough for you to play a game or two, so that you'll want to come back later!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    USS Pampanito

    We'll make another slight detour to stroll on by this historic WWII submarine.
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    Admission Ticket Free

    Boudin at the Wharf

    Then we take a zig zag to let you see and smell the original and world-famous San Francisco sourdough. If you want to pick up a loaf, we'll ask that you only do so if the store is not too crowded (which it often is). Or simply plan on coming back!
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pier 43 Ferry Arch

    Historical Landmark
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    Admission Ticket Free

    Sea Lion Center

    At the outer edge of Pier 39, we make another multi-sensory detour -- to see, hear, and smell! the California sea lions.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pier 39

    As "the premiere entertainment destination" at the Wharf, Pier 39 has all kinds of restaurants, shops, and family attractions - including a carousel, street performer shows, a mirror maze and a lot more...We end the tour here - just a 5 minute walk to Pier 33. You'll have time for a quick lunch, or you may want to come back here or another Wharf spot for a less hurried meal.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Pier 33

    You will walk on your own from Pier 39 to Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing.We typically have late date Alcatraz departures, so you should have plenty of time for sightseeing and/or lunch before heading to Pier 33.Be on time (30 minutes early) to take the ferry out to Alcatraz!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Alcatraz Island

    Once it is time for your Alcatraz trip, the round trip ferry & tour of the island (including going inside the prison with the award winning audio tour) typically takes 3 hours. Your pace may be a bit faster or slower, which could shorten or lengthen your stay, as boats return from the island 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
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz Day Tour plus Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour?

    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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    Activity code: C-421891P7


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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Note: The date & time you choose is the departure of your Alcatraz Tour
    • Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island (47.95 Value)
    • Instructions for Pier 33, Alcatraz ticket pickup (and Walking Tour) in Voucher upon purchase.

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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.

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