
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental
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4.1/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental worth booking?
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental is a 5-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $138 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 9 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (9)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $138 per person
This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It also includes a one day bike rental to the famous Golden Gate Brid
What you get
About this experience
This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It also includes a one day bike rental to the famous Golden Gate Bridge. The Alcatraz tour ticket is very popular and it is recommended that you book in advance online to secure your Alcatraz tour spot. You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but allow at least 3 hours for cruising to the Island, taking the Cellhouse audio tour, exploring the rest of the Island and its historic exhibits and returning via ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. The Alcatraz tour ticket package contains tour activities that are operated by different tour agencies. You will receive ticketing instruction by email once your booking is confirmed. The Alcatraz tour departure time will be assigned to you after booking. A 3-hour bike rental voucher is included with helmet and lock.
What's included
Included
- Ticket to go inside the Alcatraz Island (Value: $45.25)
- Alcaraz cellhouse audio tour
- Option to upgrade to e-bikes with additional fee
- Bike rental voucher
- Ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island
What you'll see and do
Alcatraz Island
You will have your own time on the island to explore!
180 minutes here · Admission included
Golden Gate Bridge
Bike across the famous Golden Gate Bridge!
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, ko, cmn, ja, yue, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- San Francisco Tours & Activities
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Interesting history of the incarceration of the worst offenders in America, and of people who should not have been there
The audio tour wants to move you along at a fairly fast pace, so you should know how to go back to areas of interest to linger.
via Viator
Time management is key with this one
Had a good time. Go to how to travel earlier rather than later that way you have more time to go to the Golden Gate Bridge about the commute.
via Viator
RIP OFF
The cost was not worth it. By the end of the tour you had 2 hours to find the bike rental, check in and ride a block or two. We never made it to the bike rental. This was a complete rip off for $138 per person DO NOT BUY TIX HERE.
Response from the operator: Hi! You can do the bike rentals before the Alcatraz tour or even on a different day! Your voucher is valid for one full day bike rental. Thank you!
via Viator
Pricey
The boat ride over was fast & nice, but when you approach the island the smell of the poop from the Seagulls on the island is overwhelming. And the flies are everywhere. Also the place is not well kept up by the park service. They seem to make a lot of money on these tours by the number of people who go every day & the high price for a ticket. It’s amazing they can’t even keep the grounds in better shape, at the very least. I wouldn’t highly recommend it. The best part was learning about the Native American occupation. That info was in the tiny theatre.
via Tripadvisor
A MUST SEE ADVENTURE!!
This excursion was so dope! We parked our car in front of the bike shop and took the bikes from the shop to Bridge. Got to see all the great views and got a good workout in. Then, we drove over to Pier 33 and caught the ferry to Alcatraz. The self guided audio tour is great, at no additional cost. Def a must visit! Book this trip now!!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental cost?
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Prices start at $138 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 Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental?
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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 Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental?
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Around 3 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental 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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