Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour With Alcatraz Ticket
Explore scenic Fisherman's Wharf with a local. You’ll hear all about SF's colorful past while seeing historic ships, arcade games, sea lions, and more. Then cruise to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour.
Duration: 90 minutes
Overview
Explore scenic Fisherman's Wharf with a local. You’ll hear all about SF's colorful past while seeing historic ships, arcade games, sea lions, and more. Then cruise to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour.
Included
Included
English Speaking Tour Guide
Included
Alcatraz Tickets ($45.25 USD value)
Excluded
Excluded
Food or Drinks
Excluded
Guide Gratuities (Appreciated)
Important information
How much walking is there?
Our tour of Fisherman’s Wharf includes a mile of walking at a moderate pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Is the tour of Alcatraz guided?
This tour includes a ticket to Alcatraz ($45.25) for a self-guided tour of the island. An audio guide, accessible via your smartphone, is available. The National Park Service only allows one official provider to offer cruises to the island. After your Fisherman’s Wharf Walking tour, which covers some Alcatraz history, your guide will show you where to find your cruise.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
What about gratuities?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
What is the cancellation policy?
For the walking tour, we offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the tour start time. For the Alcatraz ticket, you can cancel up to four days (96 hours) prior to your tour time and receive a full refund. Cancellation within four days will be subject to a fee.
Highlights
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We’ll start on the north end of Fisherman’s Wharf. As you enjoy those beautiful bayside views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, you’ll hear how San Francisco grew with the Gold Rush boom, cable cars, and even earthquakes to become the global metropolis it is today.
Explore the scenic waterfront, lined with historic ships and food stalls selling regional specialties like crab and sourdough bread. We’ll walk a section of the Barbary Coast trail and learn about its unsavory past.
Inside the Musée Mécanique, see vintage arcade games and unusual displays. Over at Pier 39, you can hang with the sea lions, admire the historic ships, and get to know this lively entertainment district.
Afterward, you’re ready for your cruise to Alcatraz Island. Your guide will show you where to find the boat. There are great views on the ride over, so be sure to bring your camera.
Once you’re there, enjoy your self-guided tour of the island, including the notorious prison. There’s WiFi on the island so you can access the audio guide on your smartphone. There’s also an audio guide you can pick up at the prison for your tour inside the cellhouse — don’t miss this!
When you finish exploring, you can easily catch any of the returning ferries to Fisherman’s Wharf. Of course, if you’ve selected one of our upgrades, there’s more waterfront fun in store.
Take a ride on the new SkyStar Wheel for panoramic views from 150 in the air inside your private gondola. Or you can upgrade for a one-hour cruise on the bay to get great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and more. Feel free to return on another day to enjoy either of these attractions — your SkyStar ticket is good within 90 days of purchase, and your cruise ticket is good through the end of the year.