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Alcatraz Ferry and Island Tour PLUS San Francisco Private Group City Tour

Alcatraz Combo
From$132
Alcatraz Combo
From$132
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  • Your Own Guide Private City Tour with your own guide
  • Custom RouteTour Route Customized for You
  • Fully Narrated City TourLearn as you explore SF
  • Family Friendly Perfect Family Activity

All the Details

Experience an unforgettable day in San Francisco! Start your adventure with a private group city tour in the morning, where you’ll explore the iconic landmarks, scenic views, and hidden gems of the city. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure a personalized experience as you discover famous spots like the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and more.

In the early afternoon, continue your journey with a visit to Alcatraz Island. Board the ferry and explore the rich history of this world-renowned landmark, once a military fort, federal prison, and now a must-see attraction. Discover the island’s dramatic stories, learn about its infamous inmates, and take in stunning views of the city skyline from across the bay.

This combined tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and sightseeing, all in one extraordinary day!

What time can we start?

September – May: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, with Alcatraz tickets for the early afternoon.

June – August: Summer Season  Daily at 9:00 AM, with Alcatraz tickets for the early afternoon.

Alcatraz is closed on National Parks Training January 17th or 18th (tentative) Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

How Does the Alcatraz Combo Package Work?

The Alcatraz Combo Package combines a private city tour with a visit to Alcatraz Island. Here’s how it works:

1st up is the City Tour: You can choose a private 2 or 3-hour San Francisco Jeep city tour, departing at 9:00 AM and finishing at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM.

Alcatraz Ferry departure time depends on the Ferry schedule for that day:

If your Alcatraz ferry departs within 1 hour of the end of your city tour, we will drop you off at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) 30 minutes to an hour before departure. Return transportation from Pier 33 to your hotel or other SF destination is not included. The activity ends at Pier 33

If your Alcatraz ferry departure is more than 1 hour later, we’ll drop you off at PIER 39—a perfect spot to relax and grab a bite before walking to nearby Pier 33 Alcatraz landing for your ferry departure..

Alcatraz Tour Length: Expect to spend 2 to 3 hours on Alcatraz Island. Return ferry from Alcatraz to Pier 33 is on your schedule. 

IMPORTANT: Return transportation from Pier 33 to your hotel or other SF destination is not included. The activity ends at Pier 33

Booking Instructions and Alcatraz Ticket Pick-up

When booking your tour please select your preferred time for the Alcatraz Ferry Departure. All Alcatraz departure times are subject to availability and seasonal departure schedules. Most Ferry departures will be between 11:30 am and 3:30 pm on the same day as your city tour.    

After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your Jeep city tour details and the Alcatraz ferry and tour departure time. There are no paper tickets for Alcatraz.

Your Alcatraz tickets will be held at the Will Call ticket booth at PIER 33. To pick up your Alcatraz Tickets and board the Alcatraz ferry guests must present a ID matching the lead traveler’s name on the reservation.

Price Includes

  • Entertaining Tour Guide
  • Two to Three Hours - Private City Tour for up to 6 guests
  • Trip Over the Golden Gate Bridge
  • The combo price includes Alcatraz Tickets at $45.25 per person.
  • Alcatraz Ferry and then explore Island at your own pace. Includes an amazing audio tour of the Cell House
  • Guide gratuity is not included and definitely appreciated

What is cost for Alcatraz and City Tour Combo?

  • Private Group Tour PLUS Alcatraz –  Two Hours of fully guided sightseeing fun and then a self-guided visit to Alcatraz Island:

    • 2 Guests in your group – $ 242.00 per person ($ 246.24 with all fees)
    • 3 Guests in your group – $ 200.00 per person  ($ 205.50 with all fees)
    • 4 Guests in your group – $ 162.00 per person ($ 164.84 with all fees)
    • 5 Guests in your group – $ 144.00 per person ( 145.52 with all fees) 
    • 6 Guests in your group – $ 130.00 per person ($ 132.28 with all fees)

    Add more sightseeing tour time and see more sites:

    • Add 30 more minutes: $80.00 ($ 81.40 with all fees)
    • Add 1 more hour:  $160.00 ($ 162.80 with all fees)

     

  • Alcatraz Combo packages can be occasionally changed or canceled up to 96 hours (4 days) before your tour with no penalty. Absolutely NO changes, refunds, or cancellations are allowed within 96 hours of your scheduled departure. 

  • Date or departure time changes for the Alcatraz portion of the combo package are rarely if ever available

  • This combo requires participation in both the Jeep City Tour and the Alcatraz portion. 

Do We Fit?

Our Jeeps fit 6 guests plus the driver guide. Recommended seating for up to 4 adults and 2 children/teens in the 3rd row seating. 

No children or infants seated on laps.

 

Departure Location & Combo Tour End Location

and Optional Hotel Pick Up

Tours start in Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco’s #1 destination 

  • Meet at 757 Beach Street San Francisco CA 94109 Cross Street is Hyde St. Near Ghiradelli Square and the Buena Vista Cafe.
  • Our meeting spot is Umbrella Alley. There is a Wells Fargo ATM at the entrance to the Alley.   
  • Please arrive early to make sure you are at the correct departure location.

Optional Hotel Pick-Up: Hotel return is not available with this combo package

You can meet us in Fisherman’s Wharf at our start location or we offer hotel pick up in some areas of city: 

Fisherman’s Wharf area hotel pick up for combo package $15.00 ($15.26 with all fees) Does NOT include a hotel return after your Alcatraz visit.

Union Square, Nob Hill, Financial District or SOMA area hotel pick up for combo package $25.00 ($25.43 with all fees) Does NOT include a hotel return after your Alcatraz visit.

Tour End Location: The Tour ends at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. Return transportation from Pier 33 to your hotel or other SF destination is not included. The activity ends at Pier 33

 

What to Expect on the San Francisco City Tour Portion of the Combo Package
We customize the route based on the tour length.
  • Starting in Fisherman’s Wharf at Umbrella Alley or arrange for a hotel pick up Upgrade Option: Arrange for a hotel pick up and drop off
  • Some of the many route choices and stops are detailed below. Your tour guide will optimize your time by creating a route that takes you to your requested spots!
  • Ready to go? Jump aboard and we are off to see the city! Our two-hour tour covers most of the city's highlights and the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Upgrade: Add an hour for 3 hours of fun The 3-hour tour adds: Time for four to five more locations or a meal stop. Stops can include the Mission District Murals, views from Twin Peaks, view from Coit Tower /Telegraph Hill.
  • If your Alcatraz ferry departs within 1 hour of the end of your city tour, we will drop you off at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) 30 minutes to an hour before departure.
    If your Alcatraz ferry departure is more than 1 hour later, we’ll drop you off at PIER 39—a perfect spot to relax and grab a bite before walking to nearby Pier 33.
    Return transportation from Pier 33 to your hotel or other SF destination is not included. The activity ends at Pier 33
What to Expect on the Alcatraz Part of the Experience
The Alcatraz Ferry and Island Visit is self guided - Your Jeep Tour Guide will not accompany your group to the Ferry or on Alcatraz Island
  • Your Alcatraz experience begins at Pier 33, where you’ll board the ferry for a scenic 15-minute cruise to Alcatraz Island.
    Once home to notorious criminals like Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelley, Alcatraz also offers stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
    At Alcatraz, explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the Cell House, available in six languages. Hear real stories from former guards and inmates. Take time to visit the museum, bookshop, and other island features before catching a ferry back to the city.
  • Expect to spend 2 to 3 hours on Alcatraz Island. Return ferry from Alcatraz to Pier 33 is on your schedule.
  • The experience includes round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island, Award-winning audio tour of the Cell House and self-paced exploration of Alcatraz
  • IMPORTANT: Return transportation from Pier 33 to your hotel or other SF destination is not included. The activity ends at Pier 33

Route can include many of these choices:

Umbrella Alley in Fishermans Wharf

Umbrella Alley is the perfect Instagram-friendly backdrop for your San Francisco photos.

Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco’s #1 tourist destination! Fisherman’s Wharf sign, with a crab emblazoned on a ship’s wheel, is one of the most photographed locations.

SkyStar Observation Wheel Fisherman's Wharf

Towering 150 feet high. The SkyStar Observation Wheel at Fisherman’s Wharf offers unmatched views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate.

Marina District and Union Street

The Marina is a picturesque neighborhood of Art Deco structures with nearby Union Street the center of attention in Cow Hollow

Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition

Crissy Field

Crissy Field was transformed starting in 2001 from a former military airfield into a beloved national park site

Presidio of San Francisco

The Presidio was designated a National Historic Landmark and the site has been part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1994

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge!

 

Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco’s #1 shopping destination! The Square is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants, hotels, theaters, boutiques and more.

Lombard Street The Crookedest Street

Lombard Street’s 8 world-famous hairpin turns have earned it the nickname the crookedest street in the world

Dragon Gate

The Dragon Gate is the traditional stone archway greeting visitors to Chinatown since 1970

Chinatown

This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries.

North Beach and Little Italy

North Beach, a vibrant neighborhood that still embraces its Italian heritage that draws locals & visitors to its checked-tablecloth trattorias

Transamerica Pyramid, Embarcadero Center and Financial District

The Transamerica Pyramid once disliked now beloved towers over the Financial District and Embarcadero Center in SF

Cable Cars and Cable Car Museum

Enjoy soaring hilltop views of San Francisco from the seat of a classic cable car!

 

Alcatraz Island and Prison

Alcatraz Island, with its layers of history and captivating stories, remains a must-visit destination in San Francisco. Don’t miss Alcatraz on your visit to San Francisco. Visit Alcatraz with the two or three-hour City Tour and Alcatraz combination package.  

ROUTE OPTION: Alamo Square and Painted Ladies

Alamo Square Park offers views of the San Francisco skyline and the Painted Ladies Postcard Row

ROUTE OPTION: Ocean Beach and Pacific Ocean views

Ocean Beach San Francisco is the largest of the San Francisco beaches. 3.5-mile stretch of white beach. Great for strolling and flying kites.

ROUTE OPTION: Legion of Honor Museum and Lincoln Park

Legion of Honor displays a collection of more than 4,000 years of ancient and European art overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge

ROUTE OPTION: Golden Gate Park

Inside Golden Gate Park’s 1,017 acres explore and discover gardens, playgrounds, lakes, picnic groves, trails, and monuments, plus an array of world-class museums and cultural attractions

ROUTE OPTION: Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks at 922 feet (282m) in height, offers spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction

ROUTE OPTION: Haight Ashbury

Eclectic and funky, the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco unapologetically marches to the beat of its own drum.

ROUTE OPTION: Castro District

The Castro neighborhood remains one of the most prominent symbols of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activism & events in the world

ROUTE OPTION: Mission District and Amazing Murals

Mission District is an exuberant, evolving neighborhood with Latino roots. Home to Mission Dolores, the oldest intact building in San Francisco

ROUTE OPTION: Japantown

Experience San Francisco’s Japantown! This six-block district is known for its sushi, traditional massage, shopping, and more!

ROUTE OPTION: Ferry Building and Embarcadero

The Ferry Building anchors San Francisco to the Bay at the foot of Market Street on the Embarcadero

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