North Beach Tour With Alcatraz Plus Cruise and SkyStar Options
Overview
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Mobile ticket
Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio.
You’ll also enjoy views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and hidden gems your guide has in store for you as you walk the colorful streets of SF’s “Little Italy.”
After a visit to Pier 39 — adorably overrun with sea lions — your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, you can tour the prison with your included audio guide, admire the gardens, and visit the many exhibits. Return at your leisure.
If you’ve selected one or both of our upgrades, there’s more fun in store. See it all from 150 feet up on the SkyStar Wheel or cruise the bay for sweeping skyline and nature views.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your ticket to Alcatraz is included with this tour, but the boat's departure time may vary.
Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Stroll through a central North Beach gathering place and learn how the park served as temporary housing after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Today, it offers open green space and classic views of the surrounding architecture.
Saints Peter And Paul Church
Visit one of North Beach’s most recognizable landmarks and step inside to see its Italian marble altar and elegant interior. Hear stories of the church’s celebrity connections to Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.
What‘s Included
Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
Professional SF guide
Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with audio guide included
Guided tour of North Beach
Optional upgrade for one-hour bay cruise
Food or Drinks
Gratuities
Options
Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
90 Minute Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
Alcatraz & Bay Cruise Ticket
Bay Cruise Ticket: One-hour bay cruise with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.
Reviews
224 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
See the sights with ease!
CMC 2012,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leading up to the tour communication was beyond expectation! Then once we met our guide, we continued to be impressed. Amanda our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. Amanda answered all our questions and more! Well planned out, not rushed and it was just a fab experience. Highly recommend
It was a lot of fun...
Emily B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lot of fun walking around learning about the city! We didn’t go over a lot of hills so it was a pretty easy walk. Our tour guide was great and she made me feel welcome while traveling by myself.
Excellent tour!
rozt456,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharlene was an excellent tour guide who delivered articulate information about SF history, local sites, and interesting stories in an easy paced, personable and professional manner.
San Fancisco Fab walking tour.
960huwt,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant walking tour with our guide Keanan, he was very knowledgeable and interesting, we really enjoyed the walking tour with him, and would highly recommend, we saw and learnt things we would not have seen walking on our own, well done Keanan.
Fantastic tour with Jamie
rebeccasT2563ZH,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie was a fantastic tour guide. This was our first time visiting San Francisco. We nearly didn’t do the walking tour part of the ticket but were very glad we did. Jamie was so knowledgable and friendly. He answered all of our questions and offered so many recommendations on what to do and where to eat. We’d recommend this tour to any visitors.
Great guide
841deans,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie was a fantastic guide and very knowlwdgeable. The speed of the tour was great and Jamie gave us great tips around the local area.
The best tour instructor!!
liskecb,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie was exceptional, he knew all the questions we had and was really helpful.. We loved all the information about San Francisco! Amazing job Jamie..
Walking tour
D24NXirisk,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a lovely morning on the walking tour - Jamie was a wonderful guide - entertaining, engaging, and informative tour!
Sea lions, Japanese internment camp, Chinese Exclusion Act, neighborhoods
Richard H,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour guide Jamie Lasher was full of informative and intriguing things to say. We loved the tour.
San Francisco tour
michaelgA9005MI,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent time spent with Kenan
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