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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Bay Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

See more of San Francisco with one flexible sightseeing package combining 72 hours of hop-on hop-off access with some of the city’s most iconic experiences. …More

4.5 (578)

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Bay Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

See more of San Francisco with one flexible sightseeing package combining 72 hours of hop-on hop-off access with some of the city’s most iconic experiences....

3 days
4.5 (578)
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$120
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay …More

4.3 (476)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (476)
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$133
Golden Gate Whale Watch

Take a sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge on this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour. Search for humpback and gray …More

4.4 (403)

Golden Gate Whale Watch

Take a sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge on this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour. Search for humpback and gray...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (403)
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$77
San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, …More

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4.6 (364)

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.6 (364)
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$39
Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade …More

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Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit

Go inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade...

3 to 5 hours
4.4 (348)
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$130
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

Epic San Francisco Experience! Begin with a thrilling guided bus tour across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering stunning views of the bay. Or grab …More

4.7 (343)

Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

Epic San Francisco Experience! Begin with a thrilling guided bus tour across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering stunning views of the bay. Or grab...

2 to 4 hours
4.7 (343)
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$86
San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can …More

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San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...

9 days
4.6 (324)
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$90
Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

4.5 (297)

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

2 to 5 hours
4.5 (297)
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$148
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate …More

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Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate...

3 hours
4.4 (200)
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$130
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz …More

4.5 (189)

Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz...

2 to 4 hours
4.5 (189)
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$76
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an …More

4.5 (145)

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (145)
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$48
San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them …More

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San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them...

1 to 4 hours
4.6 (142)
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$181
2-Day Alcatraz Visit + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a …More

4.6 (73)

2-Day Alcatraz Visit + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a...

1 to 8 hours
4.6 (73)
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$145
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or …More

4.4 (72)

City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$114
Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

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 …More

4.3 (68)

Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

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...

7 to 8 hours
4.3 (68)
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$154
Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day …More

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Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day...

4 to 7 hours
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$153
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison …More

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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...

2 to 4 hours
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$139
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day. First, choose a date from the schedule …More

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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day. First, choose a date from the schedule...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$152
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales, …More

4.7 (14)

San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales,...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (14)
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$75
Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both …More

4.3 (9)

Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both...

3 to 5 hours
4.3 (9)
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$148

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Recent tour reviews
Highly recommend, such an interesting visit
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Lisa_M, Sep 2026
Highly recommend, such an interesting visit
Great day spent exploring Alcatraz. I highly recommend. It was so interesting learning about the history of the prison.
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Great tour!
New York City
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Bay Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Kent_C, Sep 2026
Great tour!
I believe that the Alcatraz tour is a must do if you are in San Francisco. I spent a couple hours out at the rock and that seemed to be about the right amount of time. A big shout out to Viatot because there was some confusion with my tickets as I bought it with another tour. Cool San Francisco was great at straightening it out and everything took place without a hitch.
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Great experience for the family
New York City
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
LaNeicia_W, Sep 2026
Great experience for the family
This was a great experience! The booking was a little difficult for the second part of the tour. I also think it’s a little over priced. Maybe $75-$100 per person is more reasonable.
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I booked at the 11th...
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Indranil_S, Sep 2026
I booked at the 11th...
I booked at the 11th hour. The booking team was extremely helpful- they texted theQR code so I didn’t need to go collect the pass. We had a great trip - just the right weather for a short cruise and in good comfort. The free snacks were an added bonus.
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Excellent crew and a humpback breach!
New York City
Golden Gate Whale Watch
jonathant195, Sep 2026
Excellent crew and a humpback breach!
In spite of a cloudy day, we saw several humpbacks, porpoises, a sea lion and lots of sea birds, but the highlight was seeing an adult humpback whale fully breach-spectacular! Ryan was an excellent naturalist-very friendly and knowledgable. The crew seemed to be concerned that the passengers really enjoyed the day. Would definitely use again.
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The best way to see the city
New York City
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Bay Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour
alexbE1567SM, Sep 2026
The best way to see the city
We had a fantastic experience with Big Bus San Francisco, and Nicole deserves special recognition. She was incredibly helpful, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. People like Nicole make a huge difference when you’re visiting a city. Highly recommended!
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Definitely worth a visit
New York City
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages
C4984IIchristineh, Sep 2026
Definitely worth a visit
Wonderful experience with the QR code sent to me digitally which was super easy. Definitely worth a visit to this iconic prison we all know of
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First class tour
New York City
Golden Gate Whale Watch
redfibee1, Sep 2026
First class tour
First class tour. Saw whales, pelicans, porpoises and a sealion. Good guide. Only criticism is that we were told to be there for 8.30am, so we were hanging around with nothing to do for half an hour.
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Great tour
New York City
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
racingallens, Sep 2026
Great tour
Seeing Alcatraz was my husband’s wish. It did not disappoint.
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A great little adventure
New York City
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz
karlene_C, Sep 2026
A great little adventure
A good experience. A bit chilly in the wind, so bring something to wear if staying outside. Went to both bridges and around alcatraz. Great little adventure.
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Wonderful
New York City
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf
flowmaster00, Sep 2026
Wonderful
If you get sea sick, this will make you sick… I was sick most of the time on the water but we did get to see some whales so that in my opinion is a once in a lifetime experience! The tour guide was wonderful and the captain was great as well
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Great excursion
New York City
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf
david_M, Sep 2026
Great excursion
Amazing trip, knowledgeable guide throughout, we saw sea lions, a pod of dolphins and a humpback whale. Great value
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A fun cruise
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Elizabeth_S, Sep 2026
A fun cruise
An awesome trip around Alcatraz and cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge. We enjoyed seeing the Pier 39 seals from the view of the boat. Also liked the information and stories as we passed by landmarks.
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Best Bay Bridge Tour the Blue and Gold Fleet
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Debra_H, Sep 2026
Best Bay Bridge Tour the Blue and Gold Fleet
It’s very informative, takes you all around the bay It saves you on driving and trying to find parking It’s a great deal for the price!
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Best Dinner Cruise ever
New York City
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise
Randy_C, Sep 2026
Best Dinner Cruise ever
Great dinner cruise the food was excellent the entertainment was amazing and we had an opportunity to dance on the ship and the wait staff was very very friendly and courteous. They give you an opportunity to take beautiful photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge really awesome experience.
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We had the most amazing...
New York City
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise
Jenny_K, Sep 2026
We had the most amazing...
We had the most amazing experience celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary on the San Francisco Dinner Cruise! ❤️✨From the moment we stepped aboard, everything was absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the views of San Francisco from the water were breathtaking. Seeing the city lights while enjoying such a special evening together made this anniversary truly unforgettable. 🌉✨My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect way to celebrate 20 years of marriage. It was romantic, relaxing, and such a beautiful experience that we will always remember.We highly, highly recommend this dinner cruise! If you’re looking for something special, romantic, and memorable, especially for an anniversary or celebration, this is definitely something you should experience. ❤️🥂Thank you for helping make our 20th anniversary absolutely unforgettable! We loved every moment! ❤️
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