
Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option
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Is Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option worth booking?
Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option is a 1-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $89 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 241 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (241)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $89 per person
Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Towe
What you get
About this experience
Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio. You’ll also enjoy views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and hidden gems your guide has in store for you as you walk the colorful streets of SF’s “Little Italy.” After a visit to Pier 39 — adorably overrun with sea lions — your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, you can tour the prison with your included audio guide, admire the gardens, and visit the many exhibits. Return at your leisure. If you’ve selected one or both of our upgrades, there’s more fun in store. See it all from 150 feet up on the SkyStar Wheel or on the Blue & Gold Cruise for sweeping skyline and nature views.
What's included
Included
- Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
- Professional SF guide
- Guided tour of North Beach
- Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
- Optional upgrade to Night Tour
- Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included
Not included
- Food or Drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Stroll through a central North Beach gathering place and learn how the park served as temporary housing after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Today, it offers open green space and classic views of the surrounding architecture.
15 minutes here
Saints Peter And Paul Church
Visit one of North Beach’s most recognizable landmarks and step inside to see its Italian marble altar and elegant interior. Hear stories of the church’s celebrity connections to Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.
15 minutes here
This North Beach institution has been making exceptional focaccia bread since 1911. With a simple recipe and creative flavors, it’s a neighborhood favorite, and locals know to get here early. Learn about a slice of SF’s “Little Italy” here — and go inside if it’s open!
15 minutes here
San Francisco Bay
Optional upgrade: Bay cruise. One-hour bay cruise to enjoy after your tour giving you great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.
Pass by without stopping
Lombard Street
Take in an unexpected viewpoint of the famously crooked street, and learn why it was engineered this way in the early 1900s. Snap a photo of its tight curves and surrounding cityscape.
10 minutes here
Pier 39
The pier is best known for the sea lions who enjoy basking in the sun on floating docks. Your guide will tell you why they’re here while you snap selfies with these adorable whiskered mammals.
15 minutes here
Alcatraz Island
Self-guided tour with audio guide. Enjoy a quick cruise over to the infamous island to see this former fort turned prison turned national park. Your ticket includes a self-guided visit to all the exhibits, gardens, and the cellhouse with an audio guide to provide a richer context to your tour.
150 minutes here · Admission included
SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
Optional upgrade: SkyStar Wheel Enjoy a ride in your glass-enclosed gondola for sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the surrounding city from 150 feet in the air. Select the Skystar ticket option to enjoy this attraction any time after your tour.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
We’ll meet at Washington Square, beside the Volunteer Firemen Memorial, a large statue of three firefighters located at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with ExperienceFirst on it.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Concludes at Alcatraz Landing
Options you can book
Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
Day Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
Day Tour: 90 Minute Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
Alcatraz & Bay Cruise Ticket
Bay Cruise Ticket: One-hour bay cruise with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.
Evening at Alcatraz With North Beach Walking Tour
Evening Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, pt, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ExperienceFirst
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your ticket to Alcatraz is included with this tour, but the boat's departure time may vary.
- 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
- Multi-lingual audio guide available on Alcatraz Island. North Beach guided tour is in English only.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 241 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
241 verified traveler reviews for Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Was good to learn more...
Was good to learn more about North Beach and some of the history of San Francisco. Getting the ferry to and from Alcatraz was also really easy.
via Viator
Excellent North Beach walking tour and Alcatraz Cruise
Jamie was a wonderful guide! We thoroughly enjoyed his insights to the city and its history. Highly recommended tour!
via Tripadvisor
Kenan was an excellent...
Kenan was an excellent tour guide! He pointed out all the landmarks with great detail during our stop. He made the tour enjoyable, and his knowledge is truly impressive.
via Viator
Kenan was Awesome
Kenan the tour guide was awesome!! he explained a lot of the Hx of SF there is a lot of attractions in SF the we still have to visit, Kenan needs a raise…thank you for being a great guide for us!!
via Tripadvisor
Insightful, fun tour of SF!
Amanda and the whole tour was amazing!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $89 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 84
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option cost?
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Prices start at $89 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 Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option take?
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Plan for about 1 hour 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 Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 241 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 Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option?
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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 Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option?
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Around 84 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 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option 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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