Tour San Francisco in an open-air safari jeep, then visit Alcatraz during this half-day urban adventure. With your small group, cruise through the city, passing landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks, then winding through the city's diverse neighborhoods. Disembark at Pier 33 to board your Alcatraz cruise, then take the self-guided audio tour to learn about the prison's rich history. Pickup at your hotel in San Francisco is included.
San Francisco sightseeing tour with Alcatraz admission
Discover the city’s hidden gems and diverse neighborhoods
Hear entertaining and informative commentary from a professional guide
Snap photos of San Francisco landmarks like Twin Peaks
Take a ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and view the Golden Gate Bridge
Enjoy an audio walking tour of Alcatraz and learn about the former prison
Small-group tour provides a personalized experience
What To Expect
Alcatraz Island
Your city tour will end at the Alcatraz Ferry landing where your tickets to the ferry will be waiting. Go in the prison to experience the included audio tour and then explore the rest of the island at your leisure. Most guests take two to three hours before catching one of the ferries that return to shore every 30 minutes.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge
We will find the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge for the day of the tour. That may mean crossing in to the Marin Headlands, heading to Baker Beach or getting underneath the bridge at the landmark Fort Point.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Twin Peaks
Enjoy the best view of the city from its geographic center. We may find another lookout point depending on guest interest and weather.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy a drive through San Francisco’s urban backyard. We may cruise by more or less of it depending on guest interest and weather on the day.
• Admission Ticket Free
Haight-Ashbury
Enjoy a drive through the historic center of the “Summer of Love” and discover street art, music locations and beautiful Victorian architecture.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Castro
See the classic Castro Theater, Harvey Milk’s former campaign office and more in the center of LGBT culture in San Francisco.
• Admission Ticket Free
Pacific Heights
We will drive past beautiful Victorian and modern mansions including Billionaire’s Row and the Mrs. Doubtfire House in San Francisco’s swankiest neighborhood.
• Admission Ticket Free
Mission District
We will drive through the colorful heart of San Francisco’s Latino community to see the Mission Dolores and bright murals. We may also stop to walk down one of the neighborhood’s famed mural streets like Clarion or Balmy alley.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
MUST provide all passenger names at time of booking
For security purposes, a government-issued photo ID is required for all guests to board the Alcatraz ferry
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean
Service animals allowed
You may leave Alcatraz Island at any time; ferries depart every 30 to 40 minutes; the last departing ferry is usually 6:30pm
All passengers over 18 will need to show a government issued ID to pick up tickets
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Sightseeing tour
Professional guide
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Audio walking tour of Alcatraz
Hotel pickup
Exclude
Gratuities
Food and drinks