Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz in San Francisco booking from $149.00

Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

Overview

Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. In the afternoon, enjoy an official tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island prison.

Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure. The Extranomical-run portion of any Alcatraz package may be rescheduled (subject to availability) or refunded up to 24 hours before the tour date.

City: San Francisco

Mon 28 Apr

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What's Included

Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco

Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure.

Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages

4-hour guided city tour

Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour

Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
City Tour will last approx 4-5 hours and allow approx 3 hours for Alcatraz.
Please note, Alcatraz departure time varies. You will be notified of the confirmed time closer to your departure date. Allow for extra time between the two tours.
Government issued ID is required to redeem your Alcatraz tickets
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Meals are not included.
Please always refer to the providers confirmation for exact pick-up time and location as this may differ from your hotel. Multiple hotel pick-ups are available, the time mentioned on the voucher is the first pick-up time, please allow a 45 minute window for pick-ups to be complete.
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.

What To Expect

San Francisco

Ride in comfort before you float the bay as you tour the city’s top attractions, on this San Francisco City tour plus Alcatraz. Our city insider guide goes way beyond a “hop-on, hop-off” experience to deliver a fully narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure. Your comprehensive 4-hour morning City Tour ends in style with a ferry ride to and tour of the (in)famous Alcatraz Island in the afternoon.

Fisherman's Wharf

After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco’s waterfront in the popular Fisherman’s Wharf.

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Stop #1 – Palace of Fine Arts Before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and hinstagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.

Golden Gate Bridge

Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge.

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Stop #2 – Golden Gate Bridge Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.

Lands End

Stop #3 – Land’s End Overlook The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline.

Sutro Baths

The Sutro Baths was a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. Built in 1896, it is located near the Cliff House, Seal Rocks, and Sutro Heights Park. The facility burned down in June 1966 and is now in ruins within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is a beach on the west coast of San Francisco, bordering the Pacific Ocean. The "Great Highway" runs alongside the beach, and the Cliff House and the site of the former Sutro Baths sit at the northern end. The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.

Golden Gate Park

Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina’s tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves.

Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips

The Dutch Windmill is the northern of two functioning windmills, on the western edge of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. It was completed in 1903, and placed on the San Francisco Designated Landmark list on December 6, 1981.

Bison Paddock

Longtime pasture with a grazing herd of American bison, cared for by the San Francisco zoo.

Haight-Ashbury

Next, we’ll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco’s famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.

Twin Peaks

Stop #4 – Twin Peaks Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you’ll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it’s breathtaking would be an understatement!

Pier 33

Then make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour.

Alcatraz Island

The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — have your camera ready! On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin. After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart’s content, take one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you’ve worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman’s Wharf options before making your own way back to your hotel.

Fisherman's Wharf

Drop off in Fisherman's Wharf where you can grab some lunch (not included)

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Reviews (72)

Esther_M

Feb 2025

Great if you wanna spend the morning hitting all the major sights with about 4-5 stops for pictures and driving by the rest. They get you to the ferry area just in time for a little lunch and to board the ferry to Alcatraz if you do that option.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Sounds like a well-organized and efficient way to see the city! Hitting the major sights with photo stops and a smooth transition to Alcatraz makes for a great morning. Glad you enjoyed it!

Climber04423532594

Feb 2025

This tour covers everything you’d want to see in San Francisco, from famous landmarks to hidden gems. The Palace of Fine Arts was stunning, and the Golden Gate Bridge was a dream to photograph. The Alcatraz tour was fascinating, with an excellent audio guide that really brought the history of the prison to life.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems. The Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge are truly breathtaking, and we're glad the Alcatraz tour added a fascinating historical touch to your experience. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

destrelnichaeljennrj

Jan 2025

From start to finish, the tour exceeded my expectations. The pickup process was efficient, and the guide made sure everyone was comfortable and well-informed. Their attention to detail and helpful tips throughout the day were greatly appreciated. Each stop was perfectly timed, and the Alcatraz tour was an incredible way to finish the day. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable experience!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that the day was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It's great to know you appreciated the guide’s attention to detail and the perfect timing of each stop. Ending with the Alcatraz tour sounds like a memorable highlight! We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled you had such a great experience!

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Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

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