Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way.
This tour consists of 2 parts and each lasts 3.5 to 4 hours.
During the city tour, we will make multiple stops.
You will see Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Financial District, Embarcadero, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Marina, Palac of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Haight Ashbury, Civic Center, Painted Ladies.
After the city tour, our guide will drop you at Alcatraz landing at least 30 minutes before your boat departure. You will visit one of the most famous landmarks in the US and enjoy the views of the city, the bay, and the bridges. You will learn the history of Alcatraz.
After the visit to Alcatraz, the boat will bring you back to Pier 33. You have to return to your hotel on your own.
ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We reserve the right to book you the Alcatraz tickets in the morning and pick you up from there to go to City Tour and bring you back to your hotel after the tour instead of picking you up in the morning.
What To Expect
Downtown San Francisco
Pick-up from Downtown SF between 8.30 and 8.45
Union Square
Major Department Stores, Famous Hotels, Ice Rink before Christmas, Apple Store, Monument in the Middle
Options
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional and experienced guide for the city tour
Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
Bottled water
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Gratuities to the driver
Lunch
Pickup after Alcatraz tour
Food and Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrible Communication and Professionalism - Do NOT recommend
C6057MEjilll,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We booked it for Friday, April 24. Thursday night after 10:00pm we got a text saying the tour was cancelled. Of course we didn't see this message until Friday morning. We rebooked for Saturday, April 25. Again, Friday night after 10:00pm they sent a text saying the tour was cancelled. So FRUSTRATING and unprofessional. Apparently Alcatraz was closed for dock repairs but you would think a tour company would know that and already have an allotment of tickets.
Great San Francisco in a Day Tour
Monica A,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. We did Alcatraz in the morning and San Francisco in the afternoon. At Alcatraz we were able to meet a former inmate, now author of his experiences at Alcatraz. He signed his book and we got a photo! A rare and exciting experience! San Francisco was brought to life for us by our fantastic tour guide, Buddy. I don't believe there is an area we didn't stop at or at least drive by. His vast knowledge of all things San Francisco was incredible! We learned so much as well. We were so glad we booked this tour and did not try to sightsee on our own as we would have missed so much. Highly recommend!!
Worst Experience
Jill L,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Worst Experience. NEGATIVE 5 stars. Booked a tour of SF and Alcatraz. After 10:00pm I was notified the tour was cancelled (I was already asleep so didn’t see the text til I was ready to leave for the tour). Rebooked for the next day. Same exact thing happened again. Message at 10:08pm saying tour was cancelled. Won’t use them ever again!
I was a bit disappointed...
Ellise D,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I was a bit disappointed because we did not get to see everything that was listed on the itinerary, specifically Nob Hill and haight Asbury, but otherwise it was good.
Fun full of information
Tammy N,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative nice and friendly had a great time randy was very nice he showed us so much and a van was better than a bus
Enjoyable but not without some issues
Cheryl B,May 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Whilst we loved the tour we had a few issues leading up to this. We booked a morning tour with the afternoon at Alcatraz but at around 9pm the evening before our trip we got a message to say that the day had been swapped around and we would be visiting Alcatraz in the morning. I appreciate the terms say they have the right to change things but we had to rearrange our plans to accommodate this. The tour operator was very good and did pay our transport costs to get to the ferry in the morning but things didn’t go smoothly for us. First of all we couldn’t get an Uber so used the tram, this dropped us a 20 minute walk away from the ferry, we had 25 minutes to get there. Thankfully we are fit enough to make it but it was tight. Secondly, we finished Alcatraz around 2 hours before the bus was due to collect us so we were left hanging around until pick up time, he was also 30 minutes late so lots of time wasted. The tour itself was fab and Mike was very knowledgeable but if they change the layout then we should be offered a choice of times to go to Alcatraz as we would have gone at least an hour later. We spoke to two other couples who also felt the same. As I say this is a great trip but would have been a better experience if the original itinerary was kept to.
City Tour with Alcatraz.
Barry M,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely informative and interesting. Tour guide very knowledgeable and witty. As we were only here for 2 complete days we'll worth the experience.
Excellent tour
Denise A,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide called gerry very knowledgeable and alcatraz trip was excellent viator travel excellent
All around SFO Tour. Great if there's free lunch :-)
Charmaine M,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour within San Francisco but I find it a little expensive. Just need to lessen the price or next time include at least free lunch.
We learned so much about San Francisco that we would never had learned if we did everything ourselves,
Rosemary K,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Learning the history of the area from our tour guide Buddy. Alcatraz, painted ladies and Lombard Street. The history of Presidio was very interesting. All around enjoyable tour!
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