Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
Overview
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, Palac 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.
What's Included
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Bottled water
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
- Professional and experienced guide for the city tour
- Gratuities to the driver
- Lunch
- Pickup after Alcatraz tour
- Food and Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
We start pickup from Union Square when the tour starts and come to the Wharf 15-30 minutes later. We will contact you on the day before or you welcome to call us 415.722.4636 or 415.307.1170. Our vehicles will have special sign.
Pier 33
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Downtown San Francisco
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Union Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nob Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Embarcadero
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Levi's Plaza Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Financial District
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Beach
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Wharf
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort Mason
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marina District
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Haight-Ashbury (pass by)
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Pier 33
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Alcatraz Island
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alcatraz Island
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pier 33
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Alcatraz Island
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We reserve the right to book you the Alcatraz tickets in the morning and pick you up from there to go to City Tour and bring you back to your hotel after the tour instead of picking you up in the morning.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-51377P5
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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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- 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).
- 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.
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island.
- Bottled water.
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25).
- Professional and experienced guide for the city tour.
- Gratuities to the driver.
- Lunch.
- Pickup after Alcatraz tour.
- Food and Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour is as follows:
- 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 Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour 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
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Bottled water
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
- Professional and experienced guide for the city tour
- Gratuities to the driver
- Lunch
- Pickup after Alcatraz tour
- Food and Beverages
Additional Info
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We reserve the right to book you the Alcatraz tickets in the morning and pick you up from there to go to City Tour and bring you back to your hotel after the tour instead of picking you up in the morning.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
