San Francisco: Alcatraz Island and Chinatown Guided Walking Tour
Overview
When you visit Alcatraz Island, your journey begins with a scenic 30-minute ferry ride across the San Francisco Bay to this historic landmark—once a notorious federal penitentiary and now a site preserved by the National Park Service. Experience the island’s haunting past with a 45-minute cellhouse audio tour, available in 11 languages, featuring firsthand accounts from former inmates and residents. Step inside a prison cell to get a chilling sense of life behind bars. Once your tour concludes, you can return to San Francisco at your own pace, with ferry departures every 30 to 40 minutes.
After your Alcatraz visit, dive into the vibrant culture of San Francisco's Chinatown on a 60-minute guided walking tour. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore this historic neighborhood, passing through the striking Dragon Gate, bustling markets, and a fascinating blend of old traditions and modern influences.
What's Included
- Ferry to and from Alcatraz Island
- Alcatraz Island admission with infamous Cell House audio tour
- 1-hour Chinatown Walking Tour with Live Guide
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Transportation to Chinatown (20 min walk from Fisherman's Wharf)
Meeting Location
Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Alcatraz Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chinatown
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-7116P39
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