Alcatraz Ticket + Ferry with North Beach Walking Tour
Duration
4 hrs
Open today
9:00am–9:30pm
Audio guide
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Guided tour
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Meals
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Take a cruise to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison under the evening glow.
Discover North Beach with a local who knows its secrets.
Step inside the beautiful Saints Peter and Paul Church.
Meet the sea lions at Pier 39 and learn why they’re here.
See Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more.
Return evening cruise and entry to Alcatraz Island
Audio guide of the Alcatraz prison
Guided tour of North Beach
Professional local guide
Food and beverages
Tips
Live guide on Alcatraz Island
TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Timeline
Map
Start point
San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf
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1. Aquatic Park
At Aquatic Park, take in stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also explore the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier while enjoying a scenic walk along the waterfront.
2. Barbary Coast Trail
3. Waterfront
4. Hyde Street Pier
5. Musée Mécanique
6. Pier 39
7. Embarcadero Promenade
8. Pier 33
9. Alcatraz
End point
Pier 33
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Dennis D
GroupVerified booking
5/5
Sep 2026
Interesting had fun thank you nice tour guide
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Rahima M
CoupleVerified booking
2/5
Sep 2026
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Peter C
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Oct 2025
The guide on tour very good and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the weather at alcatraz atrocious so spoiled trip.
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Elizabeth E
CoupleVerified booking
5/5
Oct 2025
5/5
Aug 2025
Went with my sister and honestly wasn’t expecting to like the walking tour so much? Our guide (I think his name was Mike?) had SOOO many random facts about the area, like why there’s so many crab signs everywhere. Didn’t realize how much history was packed into just these few blocks. The pacing was chill, never felt lost in a big crowd. Alcatraz was the highlight, but the wharf walk made the whole day make sense. Bring a light jacket, it gets windy by the water. Def worth it if u wanna do more than just the basic Alcatraz ferry.
What to bring
North Beach:
Carry a reusable bag when shopping to avoid a 10-cent charge per bag.
Alcatraz Island:
Bottled water
A light snack (to eat in designated areas only)
What's not allowed
Alcatraz Island:
Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks
Food and beverages (except bottled water)
Weapons
Skateboards and “wheelie” shoes
Feeding wildlife on the island
Accessibility
North Beach:
It may not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues since it involves a mile of walking at a moderate pace.
Alcatraz Island:
The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.
Additional information
North Beach:
The tour is in English.
Alcatraz Island:
You can stay on the island for as long as you like, until closing time.
Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.
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