Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

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Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: ExperienceFirst

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
Included: Professional SF guide
Included: Guided tour of North Beach
Included: Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
Included: Optional upgrade to Night Tour
Included: Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included

Not included

Not included: Food or Drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

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.
Saints Peter And Paul Church

15 min

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.
Stop 3

15 min

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!
San Francisco Bay

Passing by

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.
Lombard Street

10 min

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.
Pier 39

15 min

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.
Alcatraz Island

2 h 30 min Admission included

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.
SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

Concludes at Alcatraz Landing

Using your ticket

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.

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.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

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.

Options

Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets

Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
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.
Day Tour + Alcatraz Ticket

Day Tour: 90 Minute Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
Evening at Alcatraz With North Beach Walking Tour

Evening Tour