




Duration
Open today
Audio guide
Guided tour
Operator: ExperienceFirst - SF Tours
4.4/5
(128)
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Take a guided walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, and enjoy a round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island with a self-guided tour of the historic prison.
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Walk along the waterfront and see top sights like the sea lions colony at Pier 39 and the old-school arcade games at Musée Mécanique.
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Listen as your local guide shares fun stories about the Gold Rush, cable cars, and San Francisco’s colorful past.
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Ride the ferry across San Francisco Bay and take in views of the skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.
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Explore Alcatraz Island on your own with a multilingual audio guide that brings the prison’s history and former inmates and guards to life.
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Admission to Alcatraz ($45)
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Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island
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90-minute walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf
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English-speaking local guide for walking tour
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Multilingual audio guide for Alcatraz in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean
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Food and beverages
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Tips
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Live guide on Alcatraz Island
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- TimelineMap
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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What to bring
Fisherman’s Wharf:
- Carry a reusable bag when shopping to avoid a 10-cent charge per bag.
Alcatraz Island:
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Bottled water
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A light snack (to eat in designated areas only)
What's not allowed
Alcatraz Island:
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Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks
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Food and beverages (except bottled water)
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Weapons
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Skateboards and “wheelie” shoes
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Feeding wildlife on the island
Accessibility
Fisherman’s Wharf:
- It may not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues since it involves a mile of walking at a moderate pace.
Alcatraz Island:
- The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.
Additional information
Fisherman’s Wharf:
- The tour is in English.
Alcatraz Island:
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You can stay on the island for as long as you like, until closing time.
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Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf (Hyde/Beach).
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Address: 725-701 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA.
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Guide identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign that says 'ExperienceFirst'.
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Landmark: Across the street from the Buena Vista Cafe, look for the Fisherman’s Wharf sign.
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