Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour
Overview
Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's favorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.
What's Included
- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure.
- Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities
- Official Alcatraz Admission Ticket (valued at $47.95) including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Guided bus tour of San Francisco narrated by a local expert and professional guide.
- Not included
- Any other services not specified
- Hotel Pick up or drop off
- Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA 94133, USA
What To Expect
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Union Square (pass by)
Van Ness Avenue (pass by)
Cow Hollow (pass by)
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco (pass by)
Lands End
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Haight Street (pass by)
Twin Peaks
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Castro (pass by)
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market (pass by)
Financial District (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
North Beach (pass by)
Alcatraz Island
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
- You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
- Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
- The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
- Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.
- There are Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district) .
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour?
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Activity code: C-2660SFODLX3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure.
- Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour.
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities.
- Official Alcatraz Admission Ticket (valued at $47.95) including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour.
- Guided bus tour of San Francisco narrated by a local expert and professional guide.
- not included.
- Any other services not specified.
- Hotel Pick up or drop off.
- Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included.
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 Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City 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 Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City 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
- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure.
- Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities
- Official Alcatraz Admission Ticket (valued at $47.95) including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Guided bus tour of San Francisco narrated by a local expert and professional guide.
- Not included
- Any other services not specified
- Hotel Pick up or drop off
- Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
- You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
- Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
- The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
- Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.
- There are Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district) .
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
