San Francisco: North Beach Guided Tour + Alcatraz Island Entry + Roundtrip Ferry
Explore San Francisco's Little Italy and visit an infamous prison
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The experience
Explore San Francisco's Little Italy and visit an infamous prison
Your North Beach walking tour starts at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park. Learn about its role after the 1906 earthquake and fire, and admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance.
You will also visit Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio. As you walk through the colorful streets of San Francisco’s Little Italy, enjoy views of Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Then visit Pier 39, where you can see the sea lions. Afterward, your guide will take you to the departure point for your cruise to Alcatraz.
On Alcatraz Island, you can tour the prison with an included audio guide, visit the gardens, and explore the exhibits. You can return at a time that suits you.
You can also upgrade your experience to include a ride on the SkyStar Wheel or a bay cruise for additional views of the city and surrounding area.
What’s included
- Admission to Alcatraz
- Live guide
- Guided walking tour of North Beach
- Audio guide for the Alcatraz prison
- Roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island
- 1-hour bay cruise (if selected)
- SkyStar Wheel ticket (if selected)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
Where to go
Alcatraz
700 Beach St
View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Los_AngelesBefore you book
Important visitor information
Must know
Bring a valid photo ID or passport
This tour includes 1 mile (1.6 km) of walking at a moderate pace
Bags larger than 16 in x 20 in are not allowed on Alcatraz Island
Pets are not allowed, except service dogs
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Before purchase
Guests must enter the full names of all Alcatraz attendees
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Good to know
Photo ID is required when purchasing and picking up tickets. Photo ID is required to board the ferry. Photo ID is not required for all in your party, but only for those who purchased tickets
Over-sized packs and luggage are not permitted. There are also no storage lockers at Pier 33
The contour of Alcatraz Island is rugged and steep. The distance between the dock and Alcatraz prison is about 1/4 mile (.4km), and the elevation change is 130 ft (40 m)
Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) is available to those with mobility impairment
Consuming food is only allowed at picnic areas
How to use
Meet your guide at Washington Square, beside the Volunteer Firemen Memorial located at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Show your smartphone voucher to the guide at the meeting point
Your guide will be holding an orange sign with Experience First on it
Alcatraz Island has WiFi, and you can access the audio guide on your smartphone
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