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Private. Custom. Open-air. Alcatraz tickets handled.
This isn’t a bus tour stitched together with a ferry ticket.
It’s your San Francisco day, designed to flow smoothly from city streets to Alcatraz Island—without stress, rushing, or logistics headaches.
You’ll explore San Francisco in the morning with your own local guide in an open-air Jeep, stopping for photos, views, and stories big tours can’t deliver. Then you’ll head to Alcatraz Island in the afternoon with guaranteed ferry tickets already secured.
No scrambling.
No ticket stress.
No big-bus chaos.
The easiest way to see San Francisco and visit Alcatraz in one perfectly paced day.
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→ Start in San Francisco Meet in Fisherman’s Wharf and roll out in your private open-air Jeep.
→ Golden Gate Bridge views Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and stop at the best nearby viewpoint for photos.
→ San Francisco city highlights Cruise through iconic neighborhoods, scenic overlooks, and a few hidden gems—tailored to your group.
→ Easy transition to Alcatraz Drop-off at Pier 33 or nearby PIER 39, depending on your Alcatraz ferry time.
→ Return on your schedule Catch the return ferry whenever you’re ready. The experience ends at Pier 33.
This is a fully customizable private combo.
City routes and pacing can be adjusted based on your interests and ferry timing.
Insider Tip: Alcatraz tickets are in high demand and often sell out weeks in advance.
Check availability and lock in your date early.
Doing Alcatraz and the city in one seamless day was the smartest decision we made. No stress, no planning, no rushing — just an incredible experience from start to finish.
Picture this: You hop into a bright green open-air Jeep. The city unfolds around you. You’re laughing, pulling over for views, snapping photos, and hearing stories you’d never get on a bus.
Your guide knows when to talk, when to stop, and when to say: “Trust me—you’ll want a photo here.”
Later, you’re gliding across the bay toward Alcatraz, skyline behind you, with the rest of the afternoon on your schedule.
City Tour Start: 9:00 AM
Common Alcatraz Ferry Times:
12:00 PM · 12:30 PM · 1:05 PM · 1:35 PM
Peak Season (Mar–Nov):
Sometimes Alcatraz Ferry as late as 2:15 PM · 2:45 PM · 3:20 PM
Ferry times are assigned based on availability for your date.
2 guests: $242 / person
3 guests: $200 / person
4 guests: $162 / person
5 guests: $144 / person
6 guests: $130 / person
Add more city tour time:
+30 minutes: $80
+1 hour: $160
Right in Fisherman’s Wharf — easy, iconic, and convenient.
Optional one-way hotel pickup:
Wharf area: $15
Union Square / Nob Hill / SoMa: $25
End: Pier 33 after your Alcatraz visit
We drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop at one of the best nearby viewpoints for photos, depending on traffic and conditions:
With limited time and lots to see, there isn’t time to walk the bridge — but the photo spots are fantastic
Guests consistently say yes—especially families and first-time visitors. You’ll see more of San Francisco in one day than most people do in several, without the stress of planning or ticket hunting.
The city tour was relaxed and fun, and by the time we headed to Alcatraz, we felt totally prepared and excited. The pacing was spot on.
Every route is custom, but favorites include:
Want to go deeper? Upgrade to the 3-hour city tour for extra time and flexibility.
Your guide helps choose the best add-ons based on your interests and timing.
Most guests spend 2.5–3.5 hours on the island. Return ferries run continuously.
Tickets were handled, timing was clear, and we avoided all the confusion. The city tour beforehand made the Alcatraz visit even better.
You could piece this together yourself…
Or you could enjoy a private, flexible day where everything is already timed perfectly.
Private. Custom. Open-air. Alcatraz included.
If you’re short on time but want to see everything, this combo is the sweet spot. You start with a private, fully guided San Francisco city tour in the morning, then head to Alcatraz in the afternoon with guaranteed tickets already secured.
No scrambling, no guesswork, no big buses or vans. Families love it. First-timers swear by it. Locals recommend it to friends visiting the city.
Think of it as a perfectly paced San Francisco day:
Morning: Start with a private 2- or 3-hour Jeep city tour at 9:00 AM
Midday: We coordinate your drop-off based on your Alcatraz ferry time
Afternoon: Explore Alcatraz Island at your own pace (typically 2.5–3.5 hours)
Everything is timed so the day flows smoothly without rushing.
The combo begins with your private city tour at 9:00 AM.
Most Alcatraz ferry departures included with this combo are in the early afternoon, commonly:
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:05 PM
1:35 PM
During peak season (generally March through November), later departures may also be available, including:
2:15 PM
2:45 PM
3:20 PM
All ferry times are based on availability for your tour date, and we assign the best option to fit your city tour timing.
A lot. This is a true private city tour, not a shuttle to the ferry. Before Alcatraz, you’ll explore major landmarks, neighborhoods, and viewpoints—with frequent photo stops—plus a Golden Gate Bridge drive and viewpoint stop.
Upgrade: Add an hour for 3 hours of San Francisco sightseeing fun.
The 3-hour tour adds time for more locations and longer photo stops, and can include favorites like Painted Ladies (Alamo Square), Mission District Murals, Twin Peaks views, and Coit Tower / Telegraph Hill viewpoints—based on your group’s vibe and your Alcatraz timing.
It depends on your assigned ferry time:
If your ferry departs within 1 hour of the city tour ending:
We drop you directly at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) 30–60 minutes before departure.
If your ferry departs more than 1 hour later:
We drop you at PIER 39, an easy, fun place to relax, eat, and explore before walking to Pier 33.
⚠️ Important: Return transportation after Alcatraz is not included. The experience officially ends at Pier 33.
We handle the timing and logistics so you don’t have to.
Plan for 2.5 to 3.5 hours on Alcatraz Island.
15-minute ferry ride each way
Self-guided Cellhouse audio tour
Explore at your own pace
Return ferries run continuously—you choose when to head back
Yes—100% included.
Your combo price includes official Alcatraz ferry and island admission (a $45.25 value per person) plus the award-winning Cellhouse audio tour.
No hidden fees. No third-party ticket scamming or overpaying.
✔ Private guided city tour (2 or 3 hours)
✔ Open-air Jeep for up to 6 guests
✔ Golden Gate Bridge drive & photo stop
✔ Fully narrated sightseeing experience
✔ Official Alcatraz ferry & island admission
✔ Award-winning Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour
Not included:
– Guide gratuity
– Meals
– Transportation after returning from Alcatraz at Pier 33
Easy and stress-free:
When booking, select your preferred Alcatraz ferry departure time
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with both tour times
No paper tickets required.
Pick up your Alcatraz tickets at Pier 33 Will Call using a valid photo ID that matches the lead traveler’s name
That’s exactly why this combo exists.
Alcatraz tickets often sell out weeks in advance—especially in summer. Booking this combo locks them in for you as part of the experience.
Standard start location:
2870 Hyde Street, San Francisco
(Corner of Hyde & Jefferson, near the Argonaut Hotel)
Optional hotel pickup (additional fee):
⚠️ Hotel return after Alcatraz is not available with this combo.
The experience ends at Pier 33 – Alcatraz Landing after your return ferry from the island.
Many guests continue exploring the waterfront or grab dinner nearby on their own schedule.
Because Alcatraz tickets are tightly controlled:
Free changes or cancellations up to 96 hours (4 days) before departure
No changes, refunds, or cancellations within 96 hours
Date or ferry time changes for Alcatraz are rarely available
All Alcatraz combo sales are final once inside the 96-hour window.
No. Alcatraz is a National Park with strict ticketing rules.
National Park Passes do not apply
No discounts, exchanges, or refunds are offered by the park
Maximum 8 Alcatraz tickets per order
Guests consistently say yes—especially families and first-time visitors. You’ll see more of San Francisco in one day than most people do in several, without the stress of planning, ticket hunting, or big-bus / passenger van chaos.
If Alcatraz is on your must-see list and you want to experience San Francisco the private, flexible, stress-free way, this combo checks every box.