San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

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Take a delicious tour through San Francisco's Ferry Building — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them both in one day. First, enjoy 90 minutes in the Ferry Building to nibble on some of the city’s finest fare during a guided tour. Please note that the Farmer's Market is active on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tours on all other days will spend more time and visits inside the building. After the food tour, walk over to Pier 33 to pick up your tickets and board your ferry to Alcatraz. On Alcatraz Island, the Cellhouse audio tour will captivate you with live recordings from the former prisoners.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Edible Excursions

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided audio walking tour of Alcatraz
Included: 90-minute guided food tour
Included: Alcatraz Island ticket including round trip ferry ($45.25 USD value)
Included: All food tastings

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Transportation from Ferry Building to Alcatraz Landing

Itinerary

Ferry Building Marketplace

5 min

Meet your industry expert guide in front of the historic steps under the famous Ferry Building clocktower. Your guide will be holding an Edible Excursions tote bag.
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market

one hour

You'll begin this 90-minute tasting tour inside the Ferry Building Marketplace, where a knowledgable guide/food industry professional leads you on a historic, food-filled journey of the building's local, artisan cuisine and food purveyors.
The Embarcadero

30 min

Continue outside the Ferry Building Marketplace as you explore the thrice weekly Farmer's Market. As you stroll, you may see some of the city's most-revered chefs buying fresh produce to serve at their restaurants that evening.
Alcatraz Island

3 hours Admission included

You'll voyage by ferry to one of the city’s most popular attractions, Alcatraz Island, for a self-guided tour of the beautiful island and its history-packed maximum-security prison that has drawn San Francisco Bay Area tourists for decades.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, underneath the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.

End point

We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, underneath the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.

Using your ticket

As of July 27, 2021, we are only accepting new bookings from guests that are fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 virus. Proof of vaccination will be required at the time of tour unless an accommodation has been approved by Edible Excursions.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Gratuities are customary. If you enjoyed your tour, please tip your guide
All traveler names are required. Failure to provide this information will result in cancellation of your tour. If you did not provide this information at time of booking, you must contact Edible Excursions ASAP. All travelers over 18 MUST have photo I.D.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact and inform Edible Excursions at least 72 hours in advance at +1 415 806 5970 or email them at [email protected]
All tickets regardless of payment method are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled.

Cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All traveler names are required at time of booking. Failure to provide this information will result in cancellation of your tour. All travelers over 18 MUST have photo I.D.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements in the "Special Requirements" box at time of booking
If excursion fails to meet minimum enrollment (total of 4 guests), Edible Excursions will contact guests 10 days in advance to reschedule or offer a refund.
All food tastings are subject to change depending on availability
Children 0-4 years are free provided they will not be eating on the food tour. Alcatraz tickets are free for ages 0-4 years
Alcatraz ferry tickets departure are typically at 12:30pm. Departure timing may change depending on availability. If this is the case, you will be notified of the new time by Edible Excursions on the day of the tour.
Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean
Alcatraz is steep and hilly. A moderate amount of walking is involved, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended
You may depart Alcatraz Island at any time; ferries depart every 30-40 minutes