Duration
Open today
Audio guide
Guided tour
4.4/5
(126)
Marta
Sven
Jin
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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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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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W.
Aug, 2025Verified booking
buying was quickly arranged and was kept well informed of progress. The tour guide was entjousast and knew a lot about the area , super storyteller . San Francisco has so
Marta
Aug, 2025Verified Partner Review
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.
Sven
Aug, 2025Verified Partner Review
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.
Jin
Aug, 2025Verified Partner Review
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.
Isabella
Aug, 2025Verified Partner Review
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
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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