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Our Alcatraz Ferry and Island Tour PLUS San Francisco Private Group City Tour offers an extraordinary day of discovery! Start your morning with a private tour of San Francisco’s top attractions, including iconic sites like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting ferry ride to explore the rich history of Alcatraz Island.
How the Alcatraz City Tour Combo Package Works:
City Tour: Choose between a private 2 or 3-hour city tour, starting at 9:00 AM. Ending at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM.
Alcatraz Ferry Timing: If your Alcatraz ferry departs within 1 hour after the city tour, we'll drop you off at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) 30–60 minutes before.
If your ferry departs more than 1 hour later, you'll be dropped at PIER 39 to relax and eat before walking to Pier 33.
Alcatraz Tour Length:
The Alcatraz tour takes 2–3 hours. You can return to Pier 33 at your own pace. Important: Return transport from Pier 33 is not included; the activity ends there.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Where to Meet: 2870 Hyde St, San Francisco (corner of Hyde & Jefferson in Fisherman’s Wharf). Look for the bright green Jeep on the Hyde St side of the Argonaut Hotel in the White Zone. Do not wait at the hotel entrance. We no longer meet at Umbrella Alley. Arrive early.
Combo City Tour plus Alcatraz Island ends at the Alcatraz Dock at Pier 33. No return transportation is provided from Pier 33 to your hotel or other destinations.
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Itinerary
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Presidio was designated a National Historic Landmark and the site has been part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1994
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Marina is a picturesque neighborhood of Art Deco structures with nearby Union Street the center of attention in Cow Hollow
Admission ticket free -
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Tours depart from Umbrella Alley in Fisherman's Wharf. The alley is covered in brightly colored Instagram friendly murals. The perfect backdrop for the start of your tour
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge the Marin Headlands is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Two of the four possible Golden Gate Bridge Photo stops are located in the headlands.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Dragon Gate is the traditional stone archway greeting visitors to Chinatown since 1970
Admission ticket free -
6Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Transamerica Pyramid
The Transamerica Pyramid once disliked now beloved towers over the Financial District and Embarcadero Center in SF
Admission ticket free -
10Union Square
Union Square, San Francisco’s #1 shopping destination! The Square is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants, hotels, theaters, boutiques and more.
Admission ticket free -
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At the lofty height of 210 feet (64 meters), Coit Tower offers unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Angel Island
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12North Beach
North Beach and Little Italy. North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checked-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro-flavored bars.
Admission ticket free -
13Lombard Street
The Crookedest Street Lombard Street’s 8 world-famous hairpin turns have earned it the nickname the crookedest street in the world
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco’s #1 tourist destination! Fisherman’s Wharf sign, with a crab emblazoned on a ship’s wheel, is one of the most photographed locations.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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If your Alcatraz ferry departure time is more than 1 hour after the City Tour portion ends, we’ll drop you off at PIER 39—a perfect spot to relax and grab a bite before walking to nearby Pier 33 Alcatraz landing for your ferry departure..
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Alcatraz Ferry and Admission is included in the price. Alcatraz Tour Length: Expect to spend 2 to 3 hours on Alcatraz Island. Return ferry from Alcatraz to Pier 33 is on your schedule. Board the ferry and explore the rich history of this world-renowned landmark, once a military fort, federal prison, and now a must-see attraction. IMPORTANT: Return transportation from Pier 33 to your hotel or other SF destination is not included. The activity ends at Pier 33
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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