Enjoy a guided walking tour to some of San Francisco's top attractions including Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, before visiting Alcatraz prison.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about San Francisco's coming-of-age during the Gold Rush
- Discover San Francisco's regional treats such as Dungeness Crab
- Explore Pier 39 and hear about why the sea lions took over
- Enjoy a ticket to Alcatraz and listen to the cell house audio tour
- Marvel at amazing views of the bay and city skyline
Full description
Meet your guide at the north end of Fisherman's Wharf at 9:30 AM and start your experience by taking in the amazing views of the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Hear how San Francisco transformed from a sleepy village to a booming port city when gold fever swept the nation in 1849.
Learn about the life of the Italian chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli at the famous former chocolate factory in Ghirardelli Square. Stroll along the fog-lined waterfront and drool over the numerous stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls.
Walk a portion of the historic Barbary Coast trail while your guide tells you about it's colorful past. You and your group will then make your way to Pier 39 and admire historic ships in the harbor. Witness the colony of sea lions that have taken over many of its docks.
Continue along the Embarcadero Promenade and learn about its evolution from a traditional maritime port to a modern urban waterfront filled with trendy restaurants and amusement piers.
The walking tour concludes at Pier 33 at 10:45 AM, where you will present your photo ID to receive your 11:00 AM Alcatraz tickets. Board your ferry and enjoy a self-guided tour of Alcatraz upon the island.
Learn about the history of the cell house and its former residents with an award-winning audio tour available in multiple languages. You can expect to be done with the whole experience by around 2:30 PM.
Includes
- English-speaking tour guide
- Walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf
- Alcatraz entrance ticket
- Ferry to Alcatraz
- Cell House audio tour in multiple languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts at Aquatic Park located at 700 Beach Street at the Cable Car Turnaround.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- Reservations are required at least 4 days prior to the date of tour. Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
- It is required to call to reconfirm your reservation with the local operator 4 days prior
- This tour will take place rain or shine. The walking tour portion is approximately 1 hour long and on average, you'll spend about 3 hours on Alcatraz Island depending on your preference, since this portion is self-guided
- The walking tour portion is in English only. The Alcatraz cell house audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
- This tour is non-refundable and non-changeable.
