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Alcatraz Tour and Fisherman’s Wharf Guided Walking Tour

Crab stalls at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Waterfront, with people browsing.
Dungeness crab sculpture at Pier 39, San Francisco waterfront.
Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz cell block corridor with visitors on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour.

Duration

4 hr

Open today

09:00am - 06:30pm

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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.

    • 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.

    • Listen as your local guide shares fun stories about the Gold Rush, cable cars, and San Francisco’s colorful past.

    • Ride the ferry across San Francisco Bay and take in views of the skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.

    • Explore Alcatraz Island on your own with a multilingual audio guide that brings the prison’s history and former inmates and guards to life.

    • Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

    • Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island

    • 90-minute walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf

    • English-speaking local guide for walking tour

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

    • Food and beverages

    • Tips

    • Live guide on Alcatraz Island

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Alcatraz Island

    Monday09:00am - 06:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:30pm
  • What to bring

    Fisherman’s Wharf:

    • 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

    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:

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

    • Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

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

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf (Hyde/Beach).

    • Address: 725-701 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA.

    • Guide identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign that says 'ExperienceFirst'.

    • Landmark: Across the street from the Buena Vista Cafe, look for the Fisherman’s Wharf sign.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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