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Alcatraz Tour with Fisherman's Wharf Guided Walking Tour

Crab station at Fisherman’s Wharf
Ghirardelli Square
Tourist photographing near Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco with Alcatraz Island in the background.
Fisherman's Wharf view with Alcatraz Island in the background, San Francisco walking tour.

Uncover San Francisco's golden history on a guided walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf, ending with a cruise to self-explore Alcatraz Island and its prison.

    • On this guided walking tour of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, have a unique encounter with its bustling waterfront, history, and culture all at once.
    • In the company of an expert guide, enjoy bayside views of the vast Golden Gate Bridge, docked historic ships, and food stalls!
    • Take a trip down memory lane in the 1930s Musée Mécanique; marvel at vintage exhibits, letting them weave stories of the city’s colorful history.
    • As you explore the cells and grounds at Alcatraz, listen to the gripping audio guide that reveals the tales of daring escape attempts and the lives of the inmates.
    • Fun fact: Alcatraz was the only federal prison in American history to offer hot water to prevent prisoners from acclimating to the cold water.
    • 4-hour walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf & Alcatraz Island
    • Expert guide
    • Audio guide for Alcatraz Island
    • Boat cruise to Alcatraz Island
    • Entry to Musée Mécanique
    • Wi-Fi
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 4 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience during your visit to Alcatraz.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • This tour includes a cruise to and from the island plus your ticket to tour Alcatraz.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf (Hyde/Beach).

    • Address: 725-701 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA.

    • Guide identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign that says 'ExperienceFirst'.

    • Landmark: Across the street from the Buena Vista Cafe, look for the Fisherman’s Wharf sign.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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