San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz
At a glance
San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz is a 1h – 4h small-group experience in San Francisco, USA, operated by Edible Excursions. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $181 per person. Included: Self-guided audio walking tour of Alcatraz, 90-minute guided food tour, Alcatraz Island ticket including round trip ferry ($45.25 USD value).
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
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 both in one day. First, enjoy 90 minutes in the Ferry Building to nibble on some of the city’s finest fare during a guided tour. Please note that the Farmer's Market is active on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tours on all other days will spend more time and visits inside the building. After the food tour, walk over to Pier 33 to pick up your tickets and board your ferry to Alcatraz. On Alcatraz Island, the Cellhouse audio tour will captivate you with live recordings from the former prisoners.
What's included
What's included
- Self-guided audio walking tour of Alcatraz
- 90-minute guided food tour
- Alcatraz Island ticket including round trip ferry ($45.25 USD value)
- All food tastings
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation from Ferry Building to Alcatraz Landing
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5m
Meet your industry expert guide in front of the historic steps under the famous Ferry Building clocktower. Your guide will be holding an Edible Excursions tote bag.
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Stop 2 · 1h
You'll begin this 90-minute tasting tour inside the Ferry Building Marketplace, where a knowledgable guide/food industry professional leads you on a historic, food-filled journey of the building's local, artisan cuisine and food purveyors.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Continue outside the Ferry Building Marketplace as you explore the thrice weekly Farmer's Market. As you stroll, you may see some of the city's most-revered chefs buying fresh produce to serve at their restaurants that evening.
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Stop 4 · 3h
You'll voyage by ferry to one of the city’s most popular attractions, Alcatraz Island, for a self-guided tour of the beautiful island and its history-packed maximum-security prison that has drawn San Francisco Bay Area tourists for decades.
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, underneath the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All traveler names are required at time of booking. Failure to provide this information will result in cancellation of your tour. All travelers over 18 MUST have photo I.D.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements in the "Special Requirements" box at time of booking
- If excursion fails to meet minimum enrollment (total of 4 guests), Edible Excursions will contact guests 10 days in advance to reschedule or offer a refund.
- All food tastings are subject to change depending on availability
- Children 0-4 years are free provided they will not be eating on the food tour. Alcatraz tickets are free for ages 0-4 years
- Alcatraz ferry tickets departure are typically at 12:30pm. Departure timing may change depending on availability. If this is the case, you will be notified of the new time by Edible Excursions on the day of the tour.
- Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean
- Alcatraz is steep and hilly. A moderate amount of walking is involved, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- You may depart Alcatraz Island at any time; ferries depart every 30-40 minutes
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $181 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Self-guided audio walking tour of Alcatraz; 90-minute guided food tour; Alcatraz Island ticket including round trip ferry ($45.25 USD value); All food tastings.
Where does it start?
We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, underneath the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in San Francisco.
