Day Trips

From San Francisco: Alcatraz, Aquarium of the Bay & Yosemite 2-Day Trip

Name: From San Francisco: Alcatraz, Aquarium of the Bay & Yosemite 2-Day Trip
Start: 2026-07-23T00:00:00
End: 2026-07-23T00:00:00
Location: San Francisco

Duration

14 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 9:30pm

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Experience the best of San Francisco on this 2-day tour. On day 1, visit Alcatraz Island with ferry tickets and an audio tour, and get entry into the Aquarium of the Bay. On day 2, go on a guided day trip to Yosemite National Park.

Visit the Aquarium of the Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf and see 20,000 marine animals, including sharks, rays, and sea otters.

Explore the lively Pier 39 area with its sea lions, waterfront views, and fun local attractions.

Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison with an audio guide featuring stories from former inmates and guards.

Travel to Yosemite in a biofuel mini-coach for a narrated tour of Yosemite Valley, complete with photo stops and free time to hike or explore.

Select either a day tour or a night tour of Alcatraz Island. The night tour provides exclusive access to restricted zones and features special ranger-led programs, along with your visits to the Aquarium of the Bay and Yosemite National Park.

Round-trip ferry rides to Alcatraz Island

Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

Multilingual audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean

Entry to the Aquarium of the Bay

Expert English-speaking guide

Complimentary pickup/drop-off from select San Francisco hotels

In-coach narrative of Yosemite

Entry to Yosemite National Park

3 hours of free time in Yosemite

Round-trip transfers to Yosemite in a mini-coach

Live guide at Alcatraz Island and the Aquarium of the Bay

Food and beverages (available for purchase)

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION48 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minivan
Timeline
Map
Start point
Pier 33
1. Alcatraz Island
Tickets included
1 attraction
1 activity
A former prison that housed some of America's most notorious criminals, including Al Capone and George 'Machine Gun' Kelly. Explore the island on your own, plugged into an award-winning multilingual audio guide recorded by former inmates and guards. Listen to their gripping tales and the history of the island, from times before its prison days.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bridge
Ferry ride back to Pier 33
Included in price
2. Aquarium of the Bay
Tickets included
Passes By
Pre-arranged hotel pick-ups
3. Yosemite National Park
Tickets included
2 attractions
1 activity
End point
At your hotel

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

Alcatraz Island:

Bottled water

A light snack (to eat in designated areas only)

Aquarium of the Bay:

Bottled water

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

Aquarium of the Bay:

Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks

Food and beverages (except bottled water)

Yosemite National Park:

Approaching or feeding wildlife

Possessing or using weapons or sharp objects

Accessibility

Alcatraz Island:

The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.

Aquarium of the Bay:

It is accessible; wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yosemite National Park:

It is largely accessible, with marked trails for wheelchairs.

Additional information

Day 1 (Alcatraz + Aquarium of the Bay) is a self-guided tour that does not include transportation. The only transfers included in this tour are the ferries to and from Alcatraz Island.

Day 2 (Yosemite National Park) is a guided tour, and you'll enjoy comfortable transportation aboard a mini-coach.

Alcatraz Island:

You can stay on the island for as long as you like.

Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.

Yosemite National Park:

Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are available from multiple locations in the city on day 2 of the tour.

Cellular service is limited.

Practice Leave No Trace principles

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption points

Day 1

Aquarium of the Bay

Show your ticket at Aquarium of the Bay.

Address: PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point

Alcatraz tour

Board your ferry at Pier 33.

Address: San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.

Get directions to the boarding point

Day 2

Yosemite tour

On the day of your tour, please arrive at the pick-up point selected during checkout 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.