Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz
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Is Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz worth booking?
Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz is a 7-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $124 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 79 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (79)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $124 per person
Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown
What you get
About this experience
Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure through iconic neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Land’s End, and Twin Peaks. In the afternoon, enjoy an official tour of the infamous Alcatraz Island prison. Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to departure. The Extranomical-run portion of any Alcatraz package may be rescheduled (subject to availability) or refunded up to 24 hours before the tour date.
What's included
Included
- Two convenient pickup locations in San Francisco
- Foreign language audio guide in 8 languages
- 4-hour guided city tour
- Official tickets to the Alcatraz Island ferry & tour
- Local expert guide commentary in English for the City Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transportation back to hotel after Alcatraz
What you'll see and do
San Francisco
Ride in comfort before you float the bay as you tour the city’s top attractions, on this San Francisco City tour plus Alcatraz. Our city insider guide goes way beyond a “hop-on, hop-off” experience to deliver a fully narrated San Francisco sightseeing adventure. Your comprehensive 4-hour morning City Tour ends in style with a ferry ride to and tour of the (in)famous Alcatraz Island in the afternoon.
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Fisherman's Wharf
After a morning pickup at one of two convenient San Francisco locations, your city tour will begin on San Francisco’s waterfront in the popular Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Stop #1 – Palace of Fine Arts Before rolling through the Marina District on your way to your first stop. At the lovely and hinstagrammable Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon.
10 minutes here
Golden Gate Bridge
Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge.
1 minutes here
Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center
Stop #2 – Golden Gate Bridge Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories.
10 minutes here
Lands End
Stop #3 – Land’s End Overlook The next stop on your San Francisco City Highlights tour will be the historic Land’s End where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the Pacific Ocean coastline.
10 minutes here
Sutro Baths
The Sutro Baths was a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. Built in 1896, it is located near the Cliff House, Seal Rocks, and Sutro Heights Park. The facility burned down in June 1966 and is now in ruins within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District.
5 minutes here
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is a beach on the west coast of San Francisco, bordering the Pacific Ocean. The "Great Highway" runs alongside the beach, and the Cliff House and the site of the former Sutro Baths sit at the northern end. The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.
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Golden Gate Park
Later, you will be blown away by the beauty of Golden Gate Park as you ride past Dutch windmills, Queen Wilhelmina’s tulip garden, the bison paddock, and old redwood and eucalyptus groves.
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Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips
The Dutch Windmill is the northern of two functioning windmills, on the western edge of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. It was completed in 1903, and placed on the San Francisco Designated Landmark list on December 6, 1981.
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Bison Paddock
Longtime pasture with a grazing herd of American bison, cared for by the San Francisco zoo.
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Haight-Ashbury
Next, we’ll take you through the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where you can see some of San Francisco’s famous Victorian homes, known for their iconic architecture.
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Twin Peaks
Stop #4 – Twin Peaks Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you a birds-eye-view of the whole Bay Area from atop Twin Peaks. Here, you’ll get an amazing panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, the whole Bay and more from the viewpoint sitting 1,000 feet above sea level. To say it’s breathtaking would be an understatement!
10 minutes here
Pier 39
Drop off at Pier 39 for your free time leisure
15 minutes here
Pier 33
Then make your way to Pier 33 to board your ferry for the Alcatraz Island Prison Tour.
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Alcatraz Island
The 15-minute sail has incredible views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — have your camera ready! On arrival to Alcatraz Island, pick up the Cellhouse Audio Tour included with the purchase of this San Francisco and Alcatraz tour package. Hear the voices of prisoners and guards describing their experiences at Alcatraz in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Dutch or Mandarin. After touring on Alcatraz Island to your heart’s content, take one of the returning ferries back to Pier 33. If you’ve worked up an appetite or thirst, there are plenty of Fisherman’s Wharf options before making your own way back to your hotel.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Fisherman's Wharf
Drop off in Fisherman's Wharf where you can grab some lunch (not included)
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Pickup at 8:50 AM. Please check your email confirmation from Extranomical Tours or contact the provider to confirm your pick-up details.
Meeting point
San Francisco
Pickup at 8:30 AM. Please check your email confirmation from Extranomical Tours or contact the provider to confirm your pick-up details
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will need to make your own way back to your hotel after Alcatraz.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Extranomical Tours
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
- City Tour will last approx 4-5 hours and allow approx 3 hours for Alcatraz.
- Please note, Alcatraz departure time varies. You will be notified of the confirmed time closer to your departure date. Allow for extra time between the two tours.
- Government issued ID is required to redeem your Alcatraz tickets
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Meals are not included.
- Please always refer to the providers confirmation for exact pick-up time and location as this may differ from your hotel. Multiple hotel pick-ups are available, the time mentioned on the voucher is the first pick-up time, please allow a 45 minute window for pick-ups to be complete.
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
- Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to departure.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 79 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
79 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
San gransisco day tour
Very intereting, strolling around san fransisco
Response from the operator: Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed strolling around San Francisco and found the experience interesting.
via Tripadvisor
Not what I paid for
When I booked this tour, I was looking for more of a group experience with a real guide, which is what I purchased. Because of not having enough people sign up for the tour, we were told to do the hop-on hop-off bus tour and then meet up at the Alcatraz departure pier, to go on that tour at 2;15pm. Well, it's very hard to plan that out when you have no idea how long the hop-on hop-off bus is going to take. When could we get off the bus to eat lunch and still have time to get to the pier. Plus I couldn't get much information before I left for San Francisco. So once we were here, I had to contact the company the day before our tour to even get the information I needed before going on the tour. We were on three different hop-on- hop-off buses, one of them we were stuck in the bottom of the bus due to the number of people on there and it was sweltering hot over eighty degrees. For some reason, the heat was on, let's just say I was not impressed with the hop on hop off bus experience. I didn't want that to begin with. I wanted a traditional tour bus with a live guide that could answer questions and give me recommendations. The Alcatraz portion of the tour was fine. As we had to go pick up our tickets at the will call booth.That was no problem. The bus portion was very disappointing.I will never use this company again. The real kicker was, they would not give me a refund. They changed the tour. I either had to do the hop on hop off bus as replacement or try to schedule the tour another day that they would have the full tour that they advertised. I did not have an other available day. That's the most discouraging part. I would have been fine with taking my money back and getting it different tour. But that was not an option. I paid almost $300 for two people on this tour. The Alcatraz tickets were only $30 at the pier, and the hop-on hop-off tickets were only $40 for the day pwe day. So basically, I could have spent $70 per person instead, I spent a $150 a person. That sucks.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment caused by the changes to your tour and the challenges with planning the hop-on, hop-off portion. We completely understand how important it is to have clear information and a seamless experience. To clarify, adult Alcatraz tickets currently cost $47.95 per person on the official website, and a 24-hour adult hop-on/hop-off bus ticket is approximately $56.10 per person, depending on the provider. We realize this differs from the amounts mentioned, and we wanted to provide the correct information. We understand that the alternative experience did not meet your expectations of the original full guided tour, and we truly regret that. Your feedback is very valuable and will help us improve how we communicate changes and support our guests in the future. We’re sorry your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.
via Tripadvisor
My family and I had a...
My family and I had a great time. Keith went out of his way to make sure the guests had a good time. His stories from his growing up as a native San Franciscan personalized the experience. Definitely would go again
Response from the operator: We’re so glad to hear you and your family had a great time! Keith truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and local stories, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’d love to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
via Viator
Organized and Safe for Solo Travelers
As a solo traveler, I felt completely at ease on this tour. The guide was friendly and inclusive, making sure everyone felt comfortable. The pickup and drop-off points were convenient, and the entire day was well-organized. It was the perfect way to see the city and meet other travelers.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad to hear you felt comfortable and welcomed as a solo traveler. It's great to know the tour was well-organized and gave you a chance to both explore the city and connect with fellow travelers. We truly appreciate you joining us!
via Tripadvisor
Seeing the sights in San Francisco
Great if you wanna spend the morning hitting all the major sights with about 4-5 stops for pictures and driving by the rest. They get you to the ferry area just in time for a little lunch and to board the ferry to Alcatraz if you do that option.
Response from the operator: Sounds like a well-organized and efficient way to see the city! Hitting the major sights with photo stops and a smooth transition to Alcatraz makes for a great morning. Glad you enjoyed it!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $124 to $154
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 28
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz cost?
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Prices start at $124 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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz 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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 79 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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz?
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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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz 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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz?
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Around 28 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 Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz 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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