San Francisco: City Highlights Tour with Alcatraz Ferry

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San Francisco: City Highlights Tour with Alcatraz Ferry
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
75 reviews

Experience the best of San Francisco on a guided tour as you explore some of its most famous neighborhoods. Visit Alcatraz with a ferry ticket, and learn more about the infamous prison.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Look for a wood-paneled van with a surfboard.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
J
Jane – United Kingdom

Eric was a great tour guide, the vehicle with its open sides was good fun butt abut blowy at times!

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5 out of 5 stars
D
Deborah – United States

Eric was very knowledgeable was lotsa fun. Exploring the neighborhoods of SF was very cool.

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Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    San Francisco

  • Mission District

    Pass by

  • Presidio San Francisco

    Pass by

  • Alamo Square

    Pass by

  • Haight-Ashbury

    Pass by

  • North Beach, San Francisco

    Pass by

  • Pacific Heights, San Francisco

    Pass by

  • The Castro

    Pass by

  • Embarcadero

    Pass by

  • Golden Gate Bridge

    Photo stop

  • Twin Peaks

    Photo stop

  • Secret stop

    Lunch

    Extra fee

  • Fisherman's Wharf

    Pass by

  • Ferry

    (15 minutes)

  • Alcatraz

    Visit

  • Finish at:

    San Francisco, CA, USA

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the city of San Francisco on a guided tour and discover its highlights
  • Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from a professional guide
  • Discover neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and North Beach
  • Admire famous landmarks of the city like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks
  • Board the ferry to Alcatraz Island enjoy some time to explore the former prison

Full description

Discover the highlights of San Francisco on a guided tour with stops at classic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks. Ride through North Beach, Pacific Heights, Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and the Embarcadero, followed by a ferry trip to Alcatraz Island.

Start with pickup from your hotel and set off on your exploration of the city. Enjoy live commentary throughout from your onboard guide.

Discover places like street-art alleys, the mosaic stairways in Sunset, the laid-back vibe of Presidio, the Beaux-Arts City Hall, or the famous “Painted Ladies” at Alamo Square. Stop for photos of iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks.

Stop at a local market where you can purchase some lunch. Head to the Alcatraz ferry landing and use your ferry tickets to travel "the Rock" and explore the island at your leisure. Explore the former cells and learn about the fascinating history of the prison and notable inmates.

After your free time exploring the island, hop on the ferry to return to the city.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup in San Francisco
  • Ferry ticket to Alcatraz Island
  • Full access to the island and inside the cellhouse
  • Tips
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The ferry trip requires the names of all guests for the ticket manifest
  • Blankets and warm jackets are available for your comfort in the open vehicle
  • The weather in San Francisco can be highly variable, so please dress in layers
  • A stop will be made, so your group can get lunch during the tour, but the price of food is not included

From $186 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 75 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Jane – United KingdomApril 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Eric was a great tour guide, the vehicle with its open sides was good fun butt abut blowy at times!
5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Deborah – United StatesMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Eric was very knowledgeable was lotsa fun. Exploring the neighborhoods of SF was very cool.
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Stephen – United KingdomOctober 26, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a fantastic day being shown the sights of San Francisco with a small group. Eric our tour guide was excellent. Friendly, funny and his knowledge of the city was exceptional. A lot was crammed into the day, but it was done at a nice pace, with plenty of stops to take in the views and get some great photos. We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and got some spectacular views of the bridge and bay. The afternoon was spent on Alcatraz, another must see place. Steeped in history it certainly gave us a great insight into the prison and some of its more notorious inmates. I highly recommend this trip, Eric made the day with his enthusiasm and energy and turned a good day into a great day.

Product ID: 406704

Activity provider:
Fogcutter Tours

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