Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
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Is Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour worth booking?
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour is a 7-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $145 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 20 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (20)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $145 per person
Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each lasts 3.5 to 4 hours. During the city tour, we will make multiple stops. You will see Union
What you get
About this experience
Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way. This tour consists of 2 parts and each lasts 3.5 to 4 hours. During the city tour, we will make multiple stops. You will see Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Financial District, Embarcadero, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Marina, Palac of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Haight Ashbury, Civic Center, Painted Ladies. After the city tour, our guide will drop you at Alcatraz landing at least 30 minutes before your boat departure. You will visit one of the most famous landmarks in the US and enjoy the views of the city, the bay, and the bridges. You will learn the history of Alcatraz. After the visit to Alcatraz, the boat will bring you back to Pier 33. You have to return to your hotel on your own. ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
What's included
Included
- Professional and experienced guide for the city tour
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Bottled water
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Not included
- Gratuities to the driver
- Lunch
- Pickup after Alcatraz tour
- Food and Beverages
What you'll see and do
Downtown San Francisco
Pick-up from Downtown SF between 8.30 and 8.45
15 minutes here
Union Square
Major Department Stores, Famous Hotels, Ice Rink before Christmas, Apple Store, Monument in the Middle
10 minutes here
Chinatown
Dragon Gate. Largest, oldest, and Richest Chinatown in the US
20 minutes here
Nob Hill
Famous Hotels, The Fairmont, Grace Cathedral, United Nations, Union Pacific Club
30 minutes here
The Embarcadero
Beautiful Waterfront, Bridge view and Bay view
25 minutes here
Levi's Plaza Park
Birthplace of Jeans. French fabric, Italian design, Bavarian Guy. Gold Rush
15 minutes here
Financial District
2nd Largest Financial District in the Country, BofA, Pyramid, Wall Street of the East Cost
10 minutes here
North Beach
Italian Neighborhood of San Francisco. Many italian restaurants. St. Peter and Paul Church where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio never got married
25 minutes here
Fisherman's Wharf
Great Museums, Tussaud, Boudin Bakery, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Jeremiah O'Brian - Liberty Ship Hyde Street Pier, Buena Vista Cafe - Irish coffee, Pier 39, Sea Lions
25 minutes here
Lombard Street
See the crookedest street in the World
Pass by without stopping
Fort Mason
Embarcation Point During WW2. HIstory of this Fort is the History of US becoming a Superpower. Marina Safeway.
10 minutes here
Marina District
Great Bridge Views, Marina Boulevard, Palace of Fine Arts
10 minutes here
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Built in 1915 to celebrate the completion of Panama Canal. Home to San Francisco Exploratorium - an interactive museum of art, science, and human perception based on the philosophy that science should be fun and accessible for people of all ages. Founded by Frank Oppenheimer and later moved to Pier 15.
20 minutes here
Golden Gate Bridge
The bridge is actually not golden at all! It’s a bright red-orange. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It took four years to build. There are approximately 600,000 rivets in each of the bridge’s towers. It’s the most photographed bridge in the world.
25 minutes here
Haight-Ashbury
The neighborhood where hippies movement was born. Cool stores and houses of Jimmy Hendrix and Jerry Garcia
Pass by without stopping
Golden Gate Park
Japanese Tea Garden, De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Botanical Gardens, Hippy Hill
Pass by without stopping
Pier 33
ALCATRAZ LANDING We will bring you to Alcatraz Landing 30 minutes prior to your boat departure
35 minutes here · Admission included
The boat ride to Alcatraz takes 15 minutes, Enjoy stunning views of Downtown SF, of the Bridges and of the Bay!!!
15 minutes here
Alcatraz Island
This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly western gulls, cormorants, and egrets). It measures 1,675 feet (511 m) by 590 feet (180 m) and is 135 feet (41 m) at highest point during mean tide.[5] The total area of the island is reported to be 22 acres (8.9 ha).[1] Landmarks on the island include the Main Cellhouse, Dining Hall, Lighthouse, the ruins of the Warden's House and Social Hall, Parade Grounds, Building 64, Water Tower, New Industries Building, Model Industries Building, and the Recreation Yard. The boat back to the city depart every 30 minutes.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Pier 33
THe Ride from the Island back to Pier 33 takes another 15 minutes
15 minutes here · Admission included
Alcatraz Island
The Boat ride to Alcatraz takes about 15 min. Enjoy stunning views of downtown SF, the Bridges, Alcatraz, and the Bay!!!
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Hotel Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf
Meeting point
San Francisco
Hotel Fairmont
Meeting point
San Francisco
Hotel Zeppelin
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
After the city tour, we will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing. You will go to Alcatraz on your own, after the tour, the boat will bring you back to Pier 33. After Alcatraz, you need to return to your hotel alone. Walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf hotels or Uber/taxi to downtown.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tour Limo LLC
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We reserve the right to book you the Alcatraz tickets in the morning and pick you up from there to go to City Tour and bring you back to your hotel after the tour instead of picking you up in the morning.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Terrible Communication and Professionalism - Do NOT recommend
We booked it for Friday, April 24. Thursday night after 10:00pm we got a text saying the tour was cancelled. Of course we didn't see this message until Friday morning. We rebooked for Saturday, April 25. Again, Friday night after 10:00pm they sent a text saying the tour was cancelled. So FRUSTRATING and unprofessional. Apparently Alcatraz was closed for dock repairs but you would think a tour company would know that and already have an allotment of tickets.
via Tripadvisor
Great San Francisco in a Day Tour
This was a great tour. We did Alcatraz in the morning and San Francisco in the afternoon. At Alcatraz we were able to meet a former inmate, now author of his experiences at Alcatraz. He signed his book and we got a photo! A rare and exciting experience! San Francisco was brought to life for us by our fantastic tour guide, Buddy. I don't believe there is an area we didn't stop at or at least drive by. His vast knowledge of all things San Francisco was incredible! We learned so much as well. We were so glad we booked this tour and did not try to sightsee on our own as we would have missed so much. Highly recommend!!
via Viator
Worst Experience
Worst Experience. NEGATIVE 5 stars. Booked a tour of SF and Alcatraz. After 10:00pm I was notified the tour was cancelled (I was already asleep so didn’t see the text til I was ready to leave for the tour). Rebooked for the next day. Same exact thing happened again. Message at 10:08pm saying tour was cancelled. Won’t use them ever again!
via Viator
I was a bit disappointed...
I was a bit disappointed because we did not get to see everything that was listed on the itinerary, specifically Nob Hill and haight Asbury, but otherwise it was good.
via Viator
Fun full of information
Very interesting and informative nice and friendly had a great time randy was very nice he showed us so much and a van was better than a bus
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour cost?
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Prices start at $145 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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