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Tours/San Francisco/Alcatraz and City Tour Express

Alcatraz and City Tour Express

3.0(4)San Francisco1–2 hours
VIATOR4.5(2)TRIPADVISOR1.5(2)
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
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Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express
Alcatraz and City Tour Express

At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Price from
$190 / person
Location
San Francisco, United States
Rating
3.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, FR
Group
Small group, up to 12
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
The Tour Store
Meeting point
Guests depart Fisherman's Wharf for the City Tour. We will advise guests of the exact bus departure location and time to meet 2-3 days in advance by email. The bus portion is scheduled on same day as Alcatraz with time in between to experience both attractions.

Description

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour excursion by selected open air buses/van/Tuk-tuks from Fisherman’s Wharf. Guests will start their day with our express tour then take an assigned time ferry ride to Alcatraz and on the SAME day. Guests will be allotted enough time in between to comfortably walk and both attractions. No frills! Just thrills! Our basic tour is designed to be an optional economical introduction to the city for those in a hurry! This experience does not offer any stops with re-entry with this package. Guests will be assigned to either an Alcatraz/afternoon City Tour or Morning City Tour/afternoon Alcatraz based on our reserved voucher times. Guests will be required to meet a check in agent for their bus portion of this event. Guests do not need to take the city tour portion if they only want to complete Alcatraz.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Sat and Sun
Season
Starts Dec 9
Next available
Sat, Dec 12
Adult (ages 12–60)
$190
Senior (ages 61+)
$160
Child (ages 5–11)
$175
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Alcatraz and City Tour Express

Itinerary

Alcatraz Island
Admission included180 min

Step on Alcatraz Island and experience the past civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history. Alcatraz Island boat and admission is included. Guests will walk from bus start location to Alcatraz Pier 33. Guests will also have access to an audio tour on their personal cell phones.

Golden Gate Bridge
Pass by

Guests will cross the Golden Gate Bridge by bus. There will be no opportunity to stop for photos as bus will continue on the route.

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Pass by

The Palace of Fine Arts was one of ten palaces at the heart of the Panama-Pacific Exhibition.

Chinatown
Pass by

The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia. It is also the oldest and largest of the four notable Chinese enclaves within San Francisco.

Fisherman's Wharf
Pass by

Fisherman’s Wharf has been the home of San Francisco’s colorful fishing fleet for nearly a century and a quarter. Rich in history with plenty to see and do, your adventure at the wharf is calling.

Coit Tower
Pass by

Coit Tower is a tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, offering panoramic views over the city and the bay. The tower, in the city's Pioneer Park, was built between 1932 and 1933 using Lillie Hitchcock Coit's bequest to beautify the city of San Francisco.

Union Square
Pass by

See the center of the city!

Haight-Ashbury
Pass by

The neighborhood is known as the birthplace of the hippie counterculture of the 1960s.

North Beach
Pass by

The neighborhood is San Francisco's "Little Italy" and has historically been home to a large Italian American population, largely from Northern Italy.[5] It still has many Italian restaurants, though many other ethnic groups currently live in the neighborhood. It was also the historic center of the beatnik subculture and has become one of San Francisco's main nightlife districts as well as a residential neighborhood populated by a mix of young urban professionals, families, and Chinese immigrants.

Pier 39
Pass by

Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. The family-oriented entertainment and presence of marine mammals make this a popular tourist location for families with kids. The pier is located at the edge of the Fisherman's Wharf district and is close to North Beach, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero. The area is easily accessible with the historic F Market streetcars. From the pier one can see Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. Blue & Gold Fleet's bay cruises leave from Pier 39.[1]

What's included

Included
Alcatraz Audio Tour (downloadable on your personal cell phone)
SAME DAY City Tour Express open air bus/van departure time assigned by us
City Tour Express is an express highlight sampler of SF locations intended as an overview
City tour is optional (but included). Guests do not have attend city tour to attend Alcatraz.
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Not included
This is not a private tour. Guests will be grouped together safely and socially distanced.
Live Narration by tour guide or driver is not provided. Audio only.
Night Tours of Alcatraz and night city tour are not included
Transportation to/from Pier 33 to your hotel or Fisherman's Wharf city tour
City Tour Express does not offer any stop for pictures or re-entry
Desired Order of tours (ie. Alcatraz then City Tour/City Tour then Alcatraz) chosen by us
Alcatraz and City Tour are scheduled on same day. No reschedules. No credits.
City Tour is a same day use or lose time specific departure event.
We reserve the right to choose vehicle options for this city tour.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

3.0
4 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Alcatraz and City Tour Express take?

Alcatraz and City Tour Express lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.

How much does Alcatraz and City Tour Express cost?

Prices start at $190 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Alcatraz and City Tour Express run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays and Sundays.

How much does Alcatraz and City Tour Express cost for children?

Children aged 5–11 pay from $175, adults from $190. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Alcatraz and City Tour Express for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Guests depart Fisherman's Wharf for the City Tour. We will advise guests of the exact bus departure location and time to meet 2-3 days in advance by email. The bus portion is scheduled on same day as Alcatraz with time in between to experience both attractions. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Alcatraz and City Tour Express offered in?

The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Reviews(4)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

H
heyjonnyan
February 18, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Scam company charging twice the price for what u can get at Alcatraz cruises

Scam!! I booked the Alcatraz cruise with inside access for usd 97. Save your money and book directly with Alcatraz cruises for half the price. You can literally google it and see the official providore. Don’t get scammed by this company who’s charging twice the price

Operator response

Scam? Alcatraz Was sold out and you were lucky to even get tickets. Here is the math on this for you: Alcatraz $40 City Tour $60 Here is where the other $50 lies: Rent Insurance Government Taxes Local City Taxes Labor to get you these passes It is not a scam. It is called business and you should not be so naive to think that we sell an item at cost and make $0 profit. We are a store like any other business on the planet. When we have the tickets there is convenience to this so you can click and get in! You got tickets and a great city tour. Secondly: you had 100 Viator packages to choose from on here and ones that were way cheaper so why are you complaining about price?

S
sujanj2016
August 21, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
SUBPAR/ INFLEXIBLE ticket experience

I bought " Alcatraz Inside and One Day Bike Rental". As it was a last minute purchase, I paid excessively for it which was totally NOT worth the price. I had significant issues with BIKE rental which is via Unlimited Biking. They issue the voucher to redeem for biking which has A LOT OF RESTRICTIONS. I wouldn't of course be able to use the full day biking on the day of Alcatraz tour, plus they have only ONE store where we can pick up those bikes. I recommend re-thinking BEFORE buying them. REMEMBER the ticket has restrictions and might not work around your travel plans.

Operator response

This is for CITY TOUR EXPRESS by van. This is not a bike rental package and you chose the wrong company which makes us look bad for something we did not even sell you. We ask that you take down this incorrectly placed review for a different company before we have this flagged for removal.

J
jeffery_g
May 31, 2021 · via Viator
Snacks

Nice tour. Bring some snacks. The cell block audio tour was spot on. I would like to see the audio tour expanded to the whole island.

Operator response

Jeff: It was a pleasure to see you this weekend! We agree that it is an action packed day and would recommend bringing snacks as well! Thank you for your business!

G
Grace
May 2, 2021 · via Viator
Amazing tour!

The whole experience was amazing! The bus tour was awesome so much to see with enough time.. and what can I say about Alcatraz, it was simply amazing and so awesome!!!

Operator response

No...you are amazing!! You all were so much fun!! Thank you for your business! We hope you have a great trip home!

$190/ person
3.0(4)
Duration1–2 hours
LanguagesDE, EN, IT
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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