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Alcatraz Island Ticket with Chinatown and North Beach Guided Walking Tour

Overview
Take away the uncertainty of booking a tour to Alcatraz with this package that includes Alcatraz tickets and a guided walking tour of Chinatown and North Beach. As two of the most essential neighborhoods in the "City by the Bay" follow your guide through the heart of Chinatown, visit a famed fortune cookie factory, and then wander the streets of San Francisco's Little Italy. Set out for some time on your own to enjoy lunch in this total "foodie" neighborhood. Then, make your way to Alcatraz Landing for your ferry to the infamous island. This is the perfect way to spend the day in San Francisco - with a local at your side and your time on Alcatraz sorted!
City: San Francisco
Mon 02 Jun
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Starting at $104.00
Mon 02 Jun
Starting at $104.00
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What's Included
Tasting and demonstration at Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
Expert local guide
Alcatraz Island Ticket including round trip ferry and audio guide
Special hand-made, custom fortune cookie to go
Guided walking tour of Chinatown and North Beach
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • All guests must supply the name and birthdate of everyone visiting the island at least 10 days prior to your tour. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled.
  • All guests (over 18) must bring ID on the day of their tour. Without ID, Alcatraz Cruises will not release your ticket for you to travel to Alcatraz.
  • Last-minute amendments are not possible due to the venue regulations.
  • COVID UPDATE. Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to San Francisco government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
What To Expect
1
Chinatown
Begin your day with your local expert near Chinatown for an incredible stroll through this eclectic, historic neighborhood. Instead of sensationalizing the past (true history is sensational enough) your expert guide will lead you through the rise of the Gold Rush with its brothels and opium dens but also bring you to sites like a local pharmacy to see how Chinese medicine is still prominent. Along the way, they will point out the strictly local spots and dive deep into the past.
2
Grant Avenue
As you begin your journey into the heart of the neighborhood, learn of the flood of immigration in the mid-19th century (and why!), the thriving businesses that post up on these streets, and all the vice that followed.
3
Dragon's Gate
Visit this traditional "Paifang" style entrance flocked by two Imperial guardian lions (shishi) protects the southern entrance into a land where wonder greets history. It is here your guide will set the stage - quickly dissecting the symbolism within its concrete.
4
Old Cathedral of St. Mary
As you visit sites of significance such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Square, your local guide will divulge the sometimes "too incredible to believe" stories and factual history paving the way for Chinatown's significance not only in San Francisco but the story of the United States.
5
Chinatown Alleys
Weave your way through small thoroughfares covered in old brick with ornate Chinese elements including the daily goings of the local people.
6
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
Cap your time with a visit to the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory where warm treats await you! See these handmade cookies come off the oven and take home a custom treat just for you!
7
North Beach
Wander into North Beach, San Francisco's Little Italy. Hear tales of Beat Poets and the Italian immigrants who settled along the shores of San Francisco Bay.
8
City Lights Booksellers
Hear the story of City Lights Booksellers - who published Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" and forever influenced the 1st Amendment in the US.
9
Lombard Street
View the crooked section of the twisting Lombard Street from a vantage point over the rolling hills.
10
Alcatraz Island
After lunch on your own in your choice of "foodie" neighborhoods, reconvene with your guide at an easy-to-locate meeting point directly across the street from Alcatraz Landing. Your guide will begin by sharing the best ways to experience the island - what to expect, secret spaces to check out, and how to plan your day. Then, after your fill of wandering the small island and taking the (excellent!) audio guide tour of the Cellhouse, return at your leisure to find a great spot to eat lunch based on the recommendations of your guide.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (54)
Rosepetal33
Dec 2022
My husband and I had a great time during this walking tour. Our tour guide for the first half of the tour was Marie and she was very knowledgeable of Chinatown, North Beach, and San Francisco area. She even gave us suggestions on where to eat during the lunch hour we were even. Alcatraz tour was also great! We wanted to send a special thanks to Customer Service Representative, Farhan, and Manager, Heather, for assisting us.
AFRAH_A
Dec 2022
I arrived on time and found my tour guide waiting for me & there were two couples were supposed to join us but they didn’t show up so we’ve decided to go on time. Tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and she helped me out with few recommendations during my stay in San Francisco & we ended up at the Ferry entrance to Alcatraz Jail Island which was amazing and must be visited when in San Francisco šŸ‘šŸ»
Karen K
Oct 2022
Good tour walking tour guide knowledgeable and friendly, Alcatraz great overall a great experience highly recommend

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