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San Francisco: Alcatraz & North Beach Tour with Opt. Extras

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Explore North Beach’s historic streets, Pier 39, and more. Then visit Alcatraz Island with your audio guide. Upgrade for more views: a bay cruise or the SkyStar Wheel.

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Audio guide
    Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    4-5 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided tour of North Beach
    • Professional SF guide
    • Cruise to Alcatraz
    • Audio guide of the Alcatraz prison
    • Optional upgrade for one-hour bay cruise
    • Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Tips
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover North Beach with a local who knows its secrets
  • Step inside the beautiful Saints Peter and Paul Church
  • Meet the sea lions at Pier 39 and learn why they’re here
  • Take a cruise to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison
  • Upgrade to soar 150 feet in the air on the SkyStar Wheel

Description

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 cruise the bay for sweeping skyline and nature views.

Good to know before you go
  • Legal names (first and last names) of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match government-issued 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
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North Beach Walking Tour with Alcatraz Ticket

North Beach Tour with Alcatraz & SkyStar Wheel Ticket

North Beach Tour with Alcatraz and Bay Cruise Ticket

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    4-11 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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