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Alcatraz ticket + Walking tour of North Beach - Skystar Ferris wheel and cruise in option - San Francisco

Take advantage of a walking tour to discover San Francisco's must-sees: Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz!

The essentials

Take advantage of a walking tour to discover San Francisco's must-sees: Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz!

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Duration
4 hours
Languages
English
Starting time
9:30 AM
Cancellation No refund, no rescheduling

Highlights

The waterfront promenade on North Beach

Lombard Street view of the Golden Gate Bridge

Access to Alcatraz Island with audio guide

Sea lion viewing at Pier 39

Description

Take advantage of a walking tour to discover San Francisco's must-sees: Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz!

After meeting up with your guide, you'll begin your tour at the north end of Fisherman's Wharf, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Your guide will recount San Francisco's history, from the Gold Rush to the earthquakes that have shaped this unique city.

You'll explore the picturesque waterfront, lined with historic ships and stalls selling local food, including crab and sourdough bread. You'll walk along a stretch of the Barbary Coast Trail to discover its tumultuous past.

At the Mechanical Museum, you'll discover a surprising collection of vintage arcade games. You'll continue to Pier 39 to watch the sea lions and explore this lively, bustling neighborhood.

Your guide will then accompany you to the pier to catch the ferry to Alcatraz. You'll cross the bay with superb views to photograph.

On arrival on the island, you'll set off on a self-guided tour. You can follow the audioguide available on your smartphone or as a physical version inside the penitentiary. You'll explore this mythical prison at your own pace.

After your visit, you can catch the return ferry at a time of your choosing.

You'll have the opportunity to enjoy even more experiences along the bay, such as a ride on the SkyStar Ferris wheel or a one-hour cruise, by selecting one of these options. You'll also be able to use these options for a later visit.

Meeting point

Options

When you book, you'll have a choice of 3 options to tailor your tour to your desires:

  • Tour of North Beach
  • Tour of North Beach + Alcatraz ticket + Skystar Ferris wheel ticket
  • Tour of North Beach + Alcatraz ticket + Bay cruise

Important information

  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Duration: approximately 4 hours, including 1 hr 30 min guided tour, then the rest of the time unguided
  • Meeting place: Washington Square, the exact address will be given to you after booking
  • You can visit Alcatraz with an audioguide on your phone
  • This activity is accessible to wheelchair users and those with strollers

Included

  • Walking tour of North Beach in San Francisco with English-speaking guide

  • Ticket to Alcatraz including round-trip ferry crossing

  • Alcatraz audio guide

  • Skystar Ferris wheel tour (only if option chosen)

  • Bay cruise (only if option chosen)

Not included

  • Tips 
  • All other extras

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