Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way.
This 4-hours sightseeing tour travels by smaller bus/van through multiple neighborhoods, many with outstanding views.
Your guide sheds light on Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, and more.
Also, you don't need to waste your time in line to buy tickets to one of the most frequently visited attractions in San Francisco- Alcatraz Island and the federal prison there.
After doing the city tour, our driver/guide will bring you to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 14 people per booking
The driver in the bus narrates in English. When he brings you to the boat that takes you to Alcatraz, they give you audio guides in 12 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
We reserve the right to buy tickets to Alcatraz in the morning and do the city tour in the afternoon. Then you have to get to Pier 33 on your own, after Alcatraz tour, we will pick you up from Pier 33 and we will bring you back to your hotel after the city tour.
We do not pick up people if they are out of our pick-up area. We pickup from Downtown or from Fisherman's Wharf. Always call or write to us in advance to confirm your pickup location.
What To Expect
Downtown
Pick-up from Downtown SF between 8.30 and 8.45
Fisherman's Wharf
Pick-up from Fisherman's Wharf SF between 8.45 and 9.00
Options
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $47.95)
Bottled water
Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
Professional and experienced guide
Hotel pickup
Small-group experience around the city
Gratuities
Pickup after Alcatraz tour
Food and Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jerry was amazing during...
Jenny B,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jerry was amazing during the city tour!! Fun and very knowledgeable. Alcatraz was fun- self guided audio tour.
Great tour of city
Quest21498206329,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00At first was confused because I thought Alcatraz was last, but Jerry was amazing. Grew up here and very knowledgeable. Great learning about the city!!
Such an experience! Tour...
Annmarie E,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an experience! Tour guide was so lovely and friendly and professional! Very knowledgeable also. Highly recommend.
Not worth it.
Linda S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Don't waste time w/the bus part of the tour. This was one was a bust. Late pick up of 1/2 hour and bathroom stop for the driver first thing! Started the tour about 9:15am. He displayed a sign above his head that implied it was customary that the total amount of gratuity is 20% of the total bill we paid for the tour. Tour description stated water would be included - there was none. (we - and the others, would have brought our own if we knew). Not anything exciting or informative about San Francisco that we didn't already know - like the earthquake). He did share his personal opinion on politics as it relates to the leadership of the city, the dislike of AI along with the "techies" of San Francisco and how they ruined the architecture of the city. Drove us to 2 stops that are no longer allowed by the city (signs posted that no tour buses are allowed) so we had to hop off the bus...take our pics and he circled back around to pick us up right away. Drove past Robin Williams house that seemed important to the driver (which was under major construction and covered in tarps). He flew through the parts of the city worth stopping at i.e. the Haite and Ashbury area with some of the most beautiful murals, and drove quickly through Chinatown. The frosting on the cake was how proud he was to take us through the "tenderloin" area and how the smart politicians created housing for the homeless drug addicts. Which by the way, were doing drugs on the street as we drove by! The only saving grace was the AMAZING Alcatraz tour (which he had nothing to do with).
San Francisco 1/2 Day and Alcatraz Tour
Cary D,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very happy with our tour of the city. We actually had the owner of the company as our guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and kept us laughing too. We were happy to have booked with Viator. Would recommend.
Great Tour of San Francisco
Mark T,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. Bring snacks and water, because we didn’t stop for lunch.
Fantastic tour of San Francisco area
janet M,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour of San Francisco city. Our tour guide Randy was very knowledgeable and friendly. We feel that we’ve really seen the city and all the districts, learned the history and had a real San Francisco experience. The Alcatraz tour topped off the experience. We’ve had such an amazing day and highly recommended this trip.
Wonderful small group tour with great guide
Arthur M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great small group experience (8 guests on this tour). Our guide Buddy was extremely knowledgeable and took plenty of time to answer questions. His insights about San Francisco history were fascinating. The owners also went ABOVE and BEYOND to assist us in unintended scheduling snafu's. Highly recommend.
Very comprehensive tour...
Jill T,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very comprehensive tour of the city and all the places we wanted to see. We appreciated the opportunity to get out and take pictures as well as bathroom breaks. The amount of time was adequate and we were able to see if we wanted to visit anywhere again.
Exceptional! Jerry was Fantastic!
Jennifer S,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jerry was just phenomenal with his expertise of the San Francisco history. It was a great morning! He kept the teenagers interested too!
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