Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

At a glance

Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz is a 7h – 8h guided experience in San Francisco, USA, operated by Extranomical Tours. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 79 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $154 per person. Included: Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco, Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages, 4-hour guided city tour.

Quick facts

Duration

7h – 8h

Group

Small group, up to 37 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

See cancellation policy

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Ride in comfort before you float the bay as you tour the city’s top attractions, on this San Francisco City tour plus Alcatraz. Our city insider guide goes way beyond a “hop-on, hop-off” experience to deliver a fully narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure. Your comprehensive 4-hour morning City Tour ends in style with a ferry ride to and tour of the (in)famous Alcatraz Island in the afternoon.

2. Stop 2

   After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco’s waterfront in the popular Fisherman’s Wharf.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   Stop #1 – Palace of Fine Arts
   Before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and hinstagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.

4. Stop 4 · 1m

   Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   Stop #2 – Golden Gate Bridge
   Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   Stop #3 – Land’s End Overlook
   The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline.

7. Stop 7 · 5m

   The Sutro Baths was a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. Built in 1896, it is located near the Cliff House, Seal Rocks, and Sutro Heights Park. The facility burned down in June 1966 and is now in ruins within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District.

8. Stop 8

   Ocean Beach is a beach on the west coast of San Francisco, bordering the Pacific Ocean. The "Great Highway" runs alongside the beach, and the Cliff House and the site of the former Sutro Baths sit at the northern end. The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.

9. Stop 9

   Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina’s tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves.

10. Stop 10

    The Dutch Windmill is the northern of two functioning windmills, on the western edge of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. It was completed in 1903, and placed on the San Francisco Designated Landmark list on December 6, 1981.

11. Stop 11

    Longtime pasture with a grazing herd of American bison, cared for by the San Francisco zoo.

12. Stop 12

    Next, we’ll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco’s famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.

13. Stop 13 · 10m

    Stop #4 – Twin Peaks
    Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you’ll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it’s breathtaking would be an understatement!

14. Stop 14 · 15m

    Drop off at Pier 39 for your free time leisure

15. Stop 15

    Then make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour.

16. Stop 16 · 2h

    The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — have your camera ready!
    
    On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin.
    
    After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart’s content, take one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you’ve worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman’s Wharf options before making your own way back to your hotel.

17. Stop 17 · 30m

    Drop off in Fisherman's Wharf where you can grab some lunch (not included)

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Frequently asked questions