Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz
Overview
Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. In the afternoon, enjoy an official tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island prison.
Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to departure. The Extranomical-run portion of any Alcatraz package may be rescheduled (subject to availability) or refunded up to 24 hours before the tour date.
What's Included
- Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco
- Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour
- Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour
- 4-hour guided city tour
- Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA 94133, USA
What To Expect
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San Francisco (pass by)
Fisherman's Wharf (pass by)
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lands End
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sutro Baths
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ocean Beach (pass by)
Golden Gate Park (pass by)
Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips (pass by)
Bison Paddock (pass by)
Haight-Ashbury (pass by)
Twin Peaks
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pier 33 (pass by)
Alcatraz Island
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Fisherman's Wharf
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- City Tour will last approx 4-5 hours and allow approx 3 hours for Alcatraz.
- Please note, Alcatraz departure time varies. You will be notified of the confirmed time closer to your departure date. Allow for extra time between the two tours.
- Government issued ID is required to redeem your Alcatraz tickets
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Meals are not included.
- Please always refer to the providers confirmation for exact pick-up time and location as this may differ from your hotel. Multiple hotel pick-ups are available, the time mentioned on the voucher is the first pick-up time, please allow a 45 minute window for pick-ups to be complete.
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to departure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2402P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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.
- Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco.
- Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour.
- Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour.
- 4-hour guided city tour.
- Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco
- Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour
- Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour
- 4-hour guided city tour
- Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- City Tour will last approx 4-5 hours and allow approx 3 hours for Alcatraz.
- Please note, Alcatraz departure time varies. You will be notified of the confirmed time closer to your departure date. Allow for extra time between the two tours.
- Government issued ID is required to redeem your Alcatraz tickets
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Meals are not included.
- Please always refer to the providers confirmation for exact pick-up time and location as this may differ from your hotel. Multiple hotel pick-ups are available, the time mentioned on the voucher is the first pick-up time, please allow a 45 minute window for pick-ups to be complete.
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to departure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
