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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island and Chinatown Guided Walking Tour

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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)
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Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Board a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you will be free to explore the prison and grounds, as well as take an audio tour of the infamous cell house
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Chinatown

Join a walking tour of Chinatown as you explore the vibrant culture and history of one of San Francisco's most famous neighborhoods.
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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
  • 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

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Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco: Alcatraz Island and Chinatown Guided Walking Tour?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7116P39

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What's Included

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  • 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)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (PDT).

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