Discover the stories and highlights of San Francisco’s waterfront with a local guide. Cruise to Alcatraz to tour the prison and end your day with an optional ride on the SkyStar observation wheel.
About this activity
- Cancellation policy
- This activity is non-refundable
- Duration 4 - 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide included
- Chinese, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, French
- Wheelchair accessible
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
I loved the tour guide, she had as great local depth of knowledge, told very interesting stories about local landmarks. I would like to see the tour directions clarified on the ticket information: say directly “ you will meet your tour guide and group on corner of X Street and Y Avenue” because that information was not clear to anyone in my group.
Great guide with Jamie! So fun and worth every penny
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Meet your ExperienceFirst guide on the corner across the street from the Buena Vista Cafe (2765 Hyde St)
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- Reservations are required at least 10 days prior to the date of tour. Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
- It is required to provide the names of all guests 10 days prior to tour date
- This tour will take place rain or shine. The walking tour portion is approximately 90 minutes long and on average, you'll spend about 3 hours on Alcatraz Island depending on your preference, since this portion is self-guided
- The Skystar Wheel & Bay Cruise upgrades are self-guided. Your ticket to these attractions are included if you choose these options.
- The walking tour is in English only. The Alcatraz cell house audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
- This tour is non-refundable and non-changeable