Guide photographing tourists at Fisherman's Wharf Crab sign, San Francisco.
Crab stalls at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Waterfront, with people browsing.
Dungeness crab sculpture at Pier 39, San Francisco waterfront.
Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz cell block corridor with visitors on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour.
Alcatraz Island prison room with barred windows and storage shelves, San Francisco, California.
Ghirardelli Square view on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour, San Francisco.

Alcatraz Tour and Fisherman’s Wharf Guided Walking Tour, San Francisco

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Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

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Explore San Francisco with an memorable Alcatraz Tour and Fisherman’s Wharf Guided Walking Tour, offering insights into both historic sites and vibrant local culture. This guided experience takes you to two of the city's most celebrated attractions: the infamous island prison and the bustling wharf area. Perfect for those eager to delve deeper into San Francisco's long history and lively streetscapes, this tour promises an engaging journey through famous landmarks.

With an English-speaking local as your guide, explore Fisherman's Wharf during this walking tour. The experience includes a round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for self-guided exploration of the historic prison.

During this guided walking tour around San Francisco’s iconic waterfront, enjoy views of attractions like Pier 39 and its sea lion colony as well as Musée Mécanique with classic arcade games.

Learn about San Francisco's colorful history through stories about the Gold Rush era, cable cars, and more from your local guide during this engaging walking tour.

On a ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island, witness stunning views of the city’s skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and the historic prison itself as part of this guided experience.

Explore Alcatraz Island independently with an audio guide available in multiple languages that vividly recounts its history along with tales from former inmates and guards.

Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

Access via round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island

Entry for a 90-minute walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf

Ticket includes an English-speaking local guide for the walking tour

Use of multilingual audio guide for Alcatraz in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean

Eating and Drinking Costs

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Guided Tour at Alcatraz Island

Guide photographing tourists at Fisherman's Wharf Crab sign, San Francisco.

Guide photographing tourists at Fisherman's Wharf Crab sign, San Francisco.

Discover San Francisco's iconic attractions with our Alcatraz Tour and Fisherman’s Wharf Guided Walking Tour. Begin your adventure by exploring Fisherman’s Wharf on a 90-minute guided walking tour led by an English-speaking local guide. As you stroll along the waterfront, marvel at top sights such as the sea lion colony at Pier 39 and enjoy old-school arcade games at Musée Mécanique.

Listen to your knowledgeable guide share fascinating stories about San Francisco's Gold Rush era, iconic cable cars, and its colorful history. Then, board a round-trip ferry across the stunning San Francisco Bay for stunning views of the skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island itself.

Your tour includes admission to Alcatraz ($45) along with access to a multilingual audio guide available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean. This self-guided experience on the island brings its history alive through stories of former inmates and guards.

Crab stalls at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Waterfront, with people browsing.

Crab stalls at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Waterfront, with people browsing.

Dungeness crab sculpture at Pier 39, San Francisco waterfront.

Dungeness crab sculpture at Pier 39, San Francisco waterfront.

Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay.

Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay.

What to bring

Fisherman’s Wharf:

    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

    Fisherman’s Wharf:

      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

        Fisherman’s Wharf:

          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.

          Alcatraz cell block corridor with visitors on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour.

          Alcatraz cell block corridor with visitors on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour.

          Alcatraz Island prison room with barred windows and storage shelves, San Francisco, California.

          Alcatraz Island prison room with barred windows and storage shelves, San Francisco, California.

          Bring a reusable bag when shopping at Fisherman’s Wharf to avoid an extra charge of 10 cents per plastic bag.

          Carry bottled water and a light snack (to be eaten in designated areas only) for your visit to Alcatraz Island, as food and beverages are not permitted except for bottled water.

          Leave large bags, luggage, oversized backpacks, weapons, and skateboards behind before visiting Alcatriz Island due to restrictions on these items.

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          Operating hours

          Alcatraz Island

          Monday
          9:00am - 6:30pm
          Tuesday
          9:00am - 9:30pm
          Wednesday
          9:00am - 9:30pm
          Thursday
          9:00am - 9:30pm
          Friday
          9:00am - 9:30pm
          Saturday
          9:00am - 9:30pm
          Sunday
          9:00am - 6:30pm
          • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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          FAQs

          You'll need bottled water and a light snack, which you can eat in designated areas.
          The multilingual audio guides are available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean.
          The package includes admission to Alcatraz ($45), a round-trip ferry ride to and from Alcatraz Island, and a multilingual audio guide.
          You'll enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz itself across the bay.
          Large bags, luggage, oversized backpacks, food (except bottled water), beverages, weapons, skateboards, 'wheelie' shoes, and feeding wildlife are not permitted.
          You'll walk along the waterfront, visit sights like the sea lions colony at Pier 39, and explore old-school arcade games at Musée Mécanique.
          Yes, you can avoid a 10-cent charge per bag by using a reusable one when shopping.
          The walking tour lasts for 90 minutes.
          No, you will explore the island on your own with an audio guide.
          An English-speaking local guide will provide the walking tour at Fisherman’s Wharf.
          You are not allowed to take large bags, luggage, or oversized backpacks. Additionally, food and beverages (except bottled water), weapons, skateboards, wheelie shoes, and feeding wildlife on the island are prohibited.
          There will not be a live guide present on Alcatraz Island; instead, you can explore using a multilingual audio guide that provides historical insights and stories about the former inmates and guards.
          The Alcatraz Tour and Fisherman’s Wharf Guided Walking Tour includes a guided walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, a round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio tour, exploring waterfront sights like Pier 39's sea lions colony, listening to stories about San Francisco history from your guide, and enjoying views across the bay including the Golden Gate Bridge.
          During your round-trip ferry ride across San Francisco Bay, you'll have opportunities to take in stunning views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge as well as Alcatraz itself.
          At Fisherman’s Wharf, notable attractions include Pier 39's sea lions colony and Musée Mécanique with its classic arcade games. Your guide will share engaging stories about the Gold Rush, cable cars, and San Francisco’s vibrant history.
          The guided walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf lasts for about 90 minutes.
          The audio guide for Alcatraz is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean.
          The tour does not include any food or beverages during your visit to Alcatraz Island nor tips for guides. Additionally, while there is a walking guide at Fisherman’s Wharf, no live guide will be available on the island itself.
          For Fisherman’s Wharf, carry a reusable bag if you plan on shopping. For Alcatraz Island, bring bottled water and a light snack which can be eaten in designated areas only.
          The package includes admission to Alcatraz for $45, a round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, a 90-minute walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf with an English-speaking guide, and a multilingual audio guide available on the island.

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