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

San Francisco
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Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

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Take a guided walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, and enjoy a round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island with a self-guided tour of the historic prison.

Walk along the waterfront and see top sights like the sea lions colony at Pier 39 and the old-school arcade games at Musée Mécanique.

Listen as your local guide shares fun stories about the Gold Rush, cable cars, and San Francisco’s colorful past.

Ride the ferry across San Francisco Bay and take in views of the skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.

Explore Alcatraz Island on your own with a multilingual audio guide that brings the prison’s history and former inmates and guards to life.

Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island

90-minute walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf

English-speaking local guide for walking tour

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

Food and beverages

Tips

Live guide on Alcatraz Island

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.

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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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