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North Beach tour with Alcatraz Plus Cruise and SkyStar option

5/5
2 reviews

Embark on a fascinating journey through North Beach, starting at Washington Square Park - the city's inaugural public park. Discover its unexpected role in the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake and fire, while admiring the vintage lampposts and the distant Coit Tower. Step into Saints Peter and Paul Church to appreciate its Italian marble altar and learn about its ties to Joe DiMaggio.

As you stroll through the colourful streets of San Francisco's "Little Italy", your guide will reveal hidden gems along with spectacular views of Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge. The tour continues to Pier 39, charmingly overrun by sea lions, before leading you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, an audio guide will accompany you as you explore the prison, admire the gardens, and visit various exhibits. You can return at your own pace.

Should you choose to enhance your experience, additional adventures await. Enjoy panoramic skyline and nature views from 150 feet up on a giant observation wheel or take a bay cruise for sweeping vistas of the cityscape.

Main features

Place: San Francisco
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
E-Voucher
Small group
Wheelchair accessible

Why you’ll love this…

  • You will explore North Beach with a local who shares hidden stories
  • There is a stop inside the beautiful Saints Peter and Paul Church
  • You will meet the sea lions at Pier 39 and learn why they gather here
  • There are views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more
  • You will cruise to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • This tour isn’t wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

  • This tour includes a mile of walking at a moderate pace. Once you get to Alcatraz Island, the amount of walking is up to you, but there are some inclines, so it's recommended to wear good walking shoes
  • This tour includes a ticket to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour of the island. An audio guide, accessible via your smartphone, is available. The National Park Service only allows one official provider to offer cruises to the island. After your Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour, which covers some Alcatraz history, your guide will show you where to find your cruise
  • There are two optional upgrades if you'd like to enhance your visit. Enjoy a ride on the SkyStar Wheel or a one-hour cruise along the bay. Both of these upgrades can be completed anytime during your stay in San Francisco. Your guide will give you instructions on how to redeem these upgrades at the tour
  • Tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when the local partner needs to cancel for extreme weather, they will offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund

Remember to bring:

  • A government-issued photo ID is required for every person 18 years and older who books tickets to Alcatraz Island. You'll need it when picking up tickets at the Alcatraz City Cruises ticket booth, and it may also be required in the boarding area

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Attractions tickets

What’s not included

  • Tips (optional)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Meeting point:

Reach Washington Square beside the Volunteer Firemen Memorial, located at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. The guide will be holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign so they are easy to recognise.

Provider

ExperienceFirst Tours


What people say about this experience

5/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    3 October 2023
    5

    United States of America

    Tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He was helpful and friendly..

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    Becker

    Travelled as a couple


    8 September 2023
    5

    Germany

    Der Tour Guide war richtig klasse. Sehr locker drauf und hat die Tour sehr gut durchgeführt. Diesen Mann muss man eine Gehaltserhöhung geben ?? Klasse Tour

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