Alcatraz & Fisherman's Wharf Tour + Cruise & Skystar Options
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Get to know San Francisco’s most iconic waterfront destination. You’ll start with breathtaking views of the bay and then head off to explore the rest of Fisherman’s Wharf. This includes the Embarcadero Promenade, historic ships, the sea lions of Pier 39, and food stalls selling specialties like crab sandwiches and sourdough bread. Our tour also takes you along a portion of the fabled Barbary Coast trail and inside the 1930s Musée Mécanique with its vintage oddities. Afterward, your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Board with your included ticket and enjoy the views on the ride over. Once there, you can tour the prison with the audio guide, admire the gardens and seabirds, and visit the many exhibits. Return at your leisure. If you’ve selected one or both of our upgrades, there’s more waterfront fun in store. See it all from 150 feet up on the SkyStar Wheel or cruise the bay to views of the Golden Gate Bridge and more.
Departure Point
- Meet your ExperienceFirst guide on the corner across the street from the Buena Vista Cafe (2765 Hyde St). Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match government-issued photo ID for adults 18+ years.
Return Details
- Concludes at Alcatraz Landing
Duration
1 hour - 7 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aquatic Park
2905 Hyde Street, San Francisco, California
Guided tour. On the northern waterfront, Aquatic Park offers a scenic viewpoint of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more. Get ready for some picture-perfect photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St, Suite E100, San Francisco, California
Guided tour. Known for its iconic chocolate factory turned shopping and dining destination, Ghirardelli Square is scenic and inviting. Here, you'll learn how the popular chocolatier began in San Francisco.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fisherman's Wharf
Jefferson Street, Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, California
Guided tour. The lively Fisherman's Wharf Waterfront is full of seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, and sometimes even street performers. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay as you walk with your guide.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barbary Coast Trail
900 Market St, , San Francisco, California
Guided tour. Walk part of this trail to travel through San Francisco's history. There are plaques along the way, but your guide brings the stories to life, explaining this area’s once notorious past.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Musee Mecanique
Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf, foot of Taylor Street, San Francisco, California
Guided tour. Walk inside this vintage museum filled with over 200 penny arcade games, automated instruments, and strange contraptions. Your guide may even show you some of them in action!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pier 39
Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California
Guided tour. The pier is best known for the sea lions who enjoy basking in the sun on floating docks. Your guide will tell you why they’re here while you snap selfies with these adorable whiskered mammals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hyde Street Pier
2905 Hyde St, San Francisco, California
Guided tour. Check out the historic ships at this pier to discover more of SF’s maritime history and see another side of this popular waterfront.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Embarcadero
San Francisco, California
Guided tour. Running along the eastern waterfront, the Embarcadero might be San Francisco’s prettiest promenade. As you explore, enjoy spectacular waterfront views and look for local sights like the art deco streetcars.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, California
Self-guided upgrade. Enjoy a quick cruise over to the infamous island to see this former fort turned prison turned national park. Your ticket includes a self-guided visit to all the exhibits, gardens, and the cellhouse with an audio guide to provide a richer context to your tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
2860 Taylor Street, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California
Optional upgrade: SkyStar Wheel Enjoy a ride in your glass-enclosed gondola for sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the surrounding city from 150 feet in the air. Your ticket is included with this tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Francisco Bay
, , San Francisco, California
Optional upgrade: Bay cruise. One-hour bay cruise with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your ticket to Alcatraz is included with this tour, but the boat's departure time may vary.
- Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
- Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
- Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with audio guide included
- Stops at Pier 39, the Barbary Coast Trail, and more
- Professional SF guide who shares the history of the SF waterfront plus travel tips
- Optional upgrade for one-hour bay cruise
- Guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf
Exclusions
- Food or Drinks
Redemption Instructions
Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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