Guided Tours

Alcatraz Ticket + Ferry with North Beach Walking Tour

Duration

4 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 9:30pm

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Take a cruise to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison under the evening glow.

Discover North Beach with a local who knows its secrets.

Step inside the beautiful Saints Peter and Paul Church.

Meet the sea lions at Pier 39 and learn why they’re here.

See Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more.

Return evening cruise and entry to Alcatraz Island

Audio guide of the Alcatraz prison

Guided tour of North Beach

Professional local guide

Food and beverages

Tips

Live guide on Alcatraz Island

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Timeline
Map
Start point
San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf
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1. Aquatic Park
At Aquatic Park, take in stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also explore the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier while enjoying a scenic walk along the waterfront.
2. Barbary Coast Trail
3. Waterfront
4. Hyde Street Pier
5. Musée Mécanique
6. Pier 39
7. Embarcadero Promenade
8. Pier 33
9. Alcatraz
End point
Pier 33
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Peter C
Couple
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Oct 2025
The guide on tour very good and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the weather at alcatraz atrocious so spoiled trip.
Aug 2025
Went with my sister and honestly wasn’t expecting to like the walking tour so much? Our guide (I think his name was Mike?) had SOOO many random facts about the area, like why there’s so many crab signs everywhere. Didn’t realize how much history was packed into just these few blocks. The pacing was chill, never felt lost in a big crowd. Alcatraz was the highlight, but the wharf walk made the whole day make sense. Bring a light jacket, it gets windy by the water. Def worth it if u wanna do more than just the basic Alcatraz ferry.
Aug 2025
Really solid afternoon. We were a group of 4 (all adults) and enjoyed it a lot. Guide was funny, even made the fish market part interesting (I hate fish). Only downside: a bit too crowded at some stops, esp. the pier with the sea lions. Still, learned a ton and got great tips for cheap eats. Alcatraz itself was wild (audio tour = A+). Would go again with family.
Aug 2025
SUPER cool to see the wharf and Alcatraz in one go. Our guide knew like, every building’s backstory. Walked with my partner—both big history nerds—so this was right up our alley. Ferry was a bit late but not the tour’s fault. Audio guide on Alcatraz is honestly one of the best I’ve ever used. Take snacks, the lines at the island cafe are longggg.
Aug 2025
It was ok, not exactly thrilling but decent way to see the area. Walking tour started on time but dragged a bit in the middle. Guide repeated himself a lot. Alcatraz was cool, but I felt rushed at the end since the last ferry back was earlier than I thought. Maybe better for first-time visitors.

What to bring

North Beach:

Carry a reusable bag when shopping to avoid a 10-cent charge per bag.

Alcatraz Island:

Bottled water

A light snack (to eat in designated areas only)

What's not allowed

Alcatraz Island:

Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks

Food and beverages (except bottled water)

Weapons

Skateboards and “wheelie” shoes

Feeding wildlife on the island

Accessibility

North Beach:

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

North Beach:

The tour is in English.

Alcatraz Island:

You can stay on the island for as long as you like, until closing time.

Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.

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