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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.
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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
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
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ellise D,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
I 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.
Tammy N,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very 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
Cheryl B,May 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
Whilst 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.
Barry M,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Extremely informative and interesting. Tour guide very knowledgeable and witty. As we were only here for 2 complete days we'll worth the experience.
Denise A,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent tour guide called gerry very knowledgeable and alcatraz trip was excellent viator travel excellent
Charmaine M,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
Great 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.





Rosemary K,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
Learning 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!
Lizsa S,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
Feedback given to viator and agent already. Poor trip. Alcatraz as expected. Tour was dreadful. Guide was awful
Shauna R,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
We both had a great time taking in all the sights of san francisco. Took some great pictures too. Love learning about history
Vava W,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
Saw much more of San Francisco than we ever would have on our own. Tour guide was very knowledgeable of the city and its history. We learned a lot!

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