Horseback Ride & Alcatraz Prison Tickets

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About this activity

Beach Horseback Ride & Alcatraz – One Epic Coastal Escape!

Saddle up for one of California’s most thrilling day trips—a scenic horseback ride on the beach + a legendary visit to Alcatraz Island! Start your adventure with complimentary hotel pickup in San Francisco, then cruise down the stunning Pacific Coast to charming Half Moon Bay.

Feel the salty breeze as you ride horseback along the beach with breathtaking ocean views—no experience needed! After a relaxing seaside lunch or casual seafood stop, sail across the bay to Alcatraz Island. Enjoy panoramic views and a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison.

✔️ Ride along the beach with jaw-dropping views

✔️ Includes Alcatraz tickets, ferry & hotel pickup (drop-off not included)

✔️ If fog cancels the ride, we’ll switch to a magical forest ride near Stinson Beach!

No shorts allowed. Height & weight required.

Spots fill fast—book now for your unforgettable coastal escape!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Alcatraz Tours

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Horseback Ride on the Beach or in the forest
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Alcatraz Island day ticket

Not included

Not included: Meals, overtime, museums, tastings not included
Not included: Requirement: Must be at least 7 years or older, and under 200 lb to ride a horse.
Not included: Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
Not included: Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to the guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service
Not included: Drop off back to your hotel or meeting location

Itinerary

Alcatraz Island

5 hours Admission included

The first part of this new and custom tour: After a complimentary pick-up at your hotel in SF, you will depart south and cruise along California State Route 1, on the dramatic and rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean to visit a family owned ranch of horseback riding at historic stable, located just south of San Francisco and North of Half -Moon Bay.

The second part of your Alcatraz and horseback ride combo adventure will take you to legendary Island, also known as the ‘The Rock’. Your personal tour guide will drive you to the Alcatraz Ferry building, a terminal for Alcatraz ferries that provide transfers from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz and return. This is the only ferry line allowed to access Alcatraz Island and it’s all included in the tour prices. These ferries and prison tickets are often sold months in advance, so the sooner you book, the better

Once you disembark on the island, you will be offered Alcatraz’s award-winning self-guided audio tour, included in your tour price

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Biltmore Hotel
Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
The Grant Hotel
Castle Inn
Bel Air Hotel
The Hotel Majestic
Minna Hotel
Hotel Boheme
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Inn On Broadway
Kimpton Hotel Enso
Vantaggio Suites - Garland

and 173 more pickup points

Pick-Up Included, Return Drop-Off Excluded: We offer a complimentary meet-and-greet service in the lobby of your hotel or at your designated pickup location in downtown San Francisco and nearby neighborhoods. Your private tour guide will be holding a printed sign with our company’s logo and your name.

At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the Alcatraz ferry terminal.

Important: Please Note

A common misunderstanding: return drop-off is not included after your visit to Alcatraz. To keep costs down and avoid unnecessary overtime for your guide, we ask that you make your own way back to your hotel. Most customers stay near Fisherman’s Wharf, which is within walking distance of the ferry terminal and offers scenic views along the shoreline, as well as attractions like Pier 39, restaurants, and sea lions. You can easily return by cable car or other affordable means of transportation if you are staying downtown.

Thank you for understanding!

Using your ticket

We offer complimentary meet and greet in the lobby of your hotel or at your designated pickup location. Your private and personal tour guide will be holding a placard with our company’s logo and your name on it. We will drop you off at Alcatraz ferry terminal at the end of the tour. However, there will be no drop off after you’ll return from Alcatraz to keep the cost down, you’ll need to return to your hotel on your own.

Please hand over your voucher to your private tour guide who will take it from here, you’ll be in good hands.

Terms and Requirements:

1-Alcatraz tickets require 8 weeks advanced booking or your tour will be cancelled. This depends on the national park services regulations and out of our hands.

2- Must be at least 7 years or older, and under 200 lb to ride a horse.

Cancellation

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

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Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being

Options

Private Tour by Van /Minibus

Large van for up to 14 guests : A spacious van for up to 14 guests, ensuring comfort. Enjoy a 100% private, custom tour led by an expert local guide. Truly l

Pickup included
Private Tour by SUV

Pickup included