Alcatraz and City Tour Express

San Francisco, USA

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you have limited time in San Francisco, check off the city's must-see attractions in one day with this combo sightseeing and Alcatraz tour. Take in the sights on a 2-hour bus tour, from Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury to Golden Gate Park and Fisherman's Wharf. You'll also cruise across the San Francisco Bay for a tour of Alcatraz Island that takes you inside historic cell blocks that once held notorious gangsters and criminals — no advance ticket needed.

Great way to see Alcatraz even when tickets are sold out
Bus tour lets you skip the major hassle of driving and parking
Learn about San Francisco history and culture along the way
Same-day combo tour is ideal for travelers with limited time

What's Included

SAME DAY City Tour Express open air bus/van departure time assigned by us
Alcatraz Audio Tour (downloadable on your personal cell phone)
City tour is optional (but included). Guests do not have attend city tour to attend Alcatraz.
City Tour Express is an express highlight sampler of SF locations intended as an overview
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)

This is not a private tour. Guests will be grouped together safely and socially distanced.
Live Narration by tour guide or driver is not provided. Audio only.
Night Tours of Alcatraz and night city tour are not included
Transportation to/from Pier 33 to your hotel or Fisherman's Wharf city tour
City Tour Express does not offer any stop for pictures or re-entry
Desired Order of tours (ie. Alcatraz then City Tour/City Tour then Alcatraz) chosen by us
Alcatraz and City Tour are scheduled on same day. No reschedules. No credits.
City Tour is a same day use or lose time specific departure event.
We reserve the right to choose vehicle options for this city tour.

Meeting and Pickup

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

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12/09/2025 - 09/05/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

Alcatraz Island

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Pass By)

Chinatown (Pass By)

Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)

Coit Tower (Pass By)

Union Square (Pass By)

Haight-Ashbury (Pass By)

North Beach (Pass By)

Pier 39 (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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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.

Reviews

3.0

based on 4 reviews

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Snacks

jeffery_g, May 2021

Nice tour. Bring some snacks. The cell block audio tour was spot on. I would like to see the audio tour expanded to the whole island.

Response from Host, May 2021

Jeff: It was a pleasure to see you this weekend! We agree that it is an action packed day and would recommend bringing snacks as well! Thank you for your business!

Amazing tour!

Grace, May 2021

The whole experience was amazing! The bus tour was awesome so much to see with enough time.. and what can I say about Alcatraz, it was simply amazing and so awesome!!!