Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option
Overview
Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio.
You’ll also enjoy views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and hidden gems your guide has in store for you as you walk the colorful streets of SF’s “Little Italy.”
After a visit to Pier 39 — adorably overrun with sea lions — your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, you can tour the prison with your included audio guide, admire the gardens, and visit the many exhibits. Return at your leisure.
If you’ve selected one or both of our upgrades, there’s more fun in store. See it all from 150 feet up on the SkyStar Wheel or on the Blue & Gold Cruise for sweeping skyline and nature views.
What's Included
- Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
- Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
- Optional upgrade to Night Tour
- Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included
- Guided tour of North Beach
- Professional SF guide
- Food or Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
600 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
San Francisco
CA 94133, USA
Concludes at Alcatraz Landing
What To Expect
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Washington Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saints Peter And Paul Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Liguria Bakery
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco Bay (pass by)
Lombard Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pier 39
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alcatraz Island
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Your ticket to Alcatraz is included with this tour, but the boat's departure time may vary.
- Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
- Multi-lingual audio guide available on Alcatraz Island. North Beach guided tour is in English only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option?
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Activity code: C-103123P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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- Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket.
- Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise.
- Optional upgrade to Night Tour.
- Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included.
- Guided tour of North Beach.
- Professional SF guide.
- Food or Drinks.
- Gratuities.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option is as follows:
- 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 Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option 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
- Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
- Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
- Optional upgrade to Night Tour
- Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included
- Guided tour of North Beach
- Professional SF guide
- Food or Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Your ticket to Alcatraz is included with this tour, but the boat's departure time may vary.
- Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
- Multi-lingual audio guide available on Alcatraz Island. North Beach guided tour is in English only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
