Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise and 2 Hour Open Top City Tour

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Experience the breathtaking beauty and vibrant culture of San Francisco fromf an open-top double-decker bus. This 2-hour guided tour takes you through the city’s most famous landmarks and scenic neighborhoods, providing stunning panoramic views and insightful commentary along the way.Discover the history of Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio tour featuring stories from former inmates and guards, all while enjoying breathtaking views of San Francisco from the ferry. After exploring the island’s gardens and historic sites, hop on a comfortable coach for a 2-hour guided city tour. Experience

- Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz with immersive stories
- Take in stunning views of the San Francisco skyline from the ferry
- Explore key city landmarks like Chinatown and the Palace of Fine Arts
- Flexible return ferry times allow you to enjoy the island at your own pace

What's Included

Entrance fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Alcatraz Island

    Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is one of America’s most famous historic landmarks. Once home to a notorious federal penitentiary known as “The Rock,” it housed some of the country’s most infamous criminals, including Al Capone and Robert Stroud (the “Birdman of Alcatraz”). Highlights of Alcatraz Island: The Cellhouse: Tour the former prison’s cellblocks with an immersive audio guide that brings to life the stories of inmates, guards, and key events. The narration includes firsthand accounts, making this a truly unique historical experience. Historic Buildings: Explore the island’s remnants of military fortifications, the lighthouse (the oldest on the West Coast), and guard towers. Breathtaking Views: From the island, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and the expansive bay.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Golden Gate Bridge

    The highlight of the city portion is crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge—an unforgettable experience as you take in sweeping vistas of the bay and city. After crossing, the bus will make a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge vista point on the Marin County side for 15 minutes. This stop gives you ample time to photograph the magnificent bridge up close and capture stunning panoramic shots of the San Francisco skyline from across the water.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest Chinese communities outside Asia. You will see and experience: Colorful Streets: Walk under iconic red lanterns along narrow streets filled with traditional Chinese architecture, ornate Bustling Markets: Explore lively shops selling everything from exotic herbs and spices to delicate teas, traditional medicines, and souvenirs. Authentic Cuisine: Taste your way through numerous eateries offering classic Cantonese dishes like dim sum, roasted duck, and hand-pulled noodles. Street vendors also offer a mix of treats and snacks.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Ghirardelli Square is a historic landmark and vibrant shopping and dining destination located in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. Originally the site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company’s chocolate factory, this charming complex has been beautifully preserved and transformed into a bustling shopping and dining plaza.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    City Hall is most famous for its impressive dome, which rises 307 feet—making it one of the tallest domes in the world,

    Admission ticket free
  • Alamo Square (Pass by)

    "Painted Ladies"

    Admission ticket free
  • Union Square (Pass by)

    Shopping and theater

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Vintage boutiques and restaurants

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Alcatraz Company A Go

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Crime Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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