Alcatraz & SF Grand Tour: Iconic City & Prison Combo
Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's favorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.
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garykwizard, 4/20/2025 2:26:41 PM
City tour had time problems. My friends and I were picked up last so every stop we had about 15 minutes total time and then back to the bus. Reality was by the time people exited the bus there was no time for the attraction. Michelle stood at the front of the bus and answered questions so that left us at the back of the bus no time to explore. I think more time is needed and she should exit the bus and field questions at the attraction. We got no time at The Place of Art
Sharon R, 4/4/2025 10:57:05 AM
Very informative nice stops. The guide and driver were very nice. I would recommend this tour as you won’t see parts of the city on your own
161triciat, 2/18/2025 6:44:06 PM
We loved it, and it could have been even better had my group of 3 had seats together. All 3 of us were in a separate place on the tour bus, because it was not assigned seating in any way.
Seri_B, 11/23/2024 3:00:19 PM
Everything about Alkatraz was good n the Golden Gate though the rain.Also the tour guide did a great job n was very friendly n accommodative.
Christine_B, 11/2/2024 2:22:05 PM
We really enjoyed the tour of SanFrancisco with Michelle and Michael. The palace of arts was so amazing. Being able to go over to Alcatraz was like going back in time. Thank you for such a great tour!
christQ4321MF, 10/21/2024 9:34:07 PM
Great tour, well scheduled and planned, knowledgeable guides ... both in the bus and around and on the island. Great experience.
Patricia_B, 9/23/2024 1:19:04 PM
Overall, an anverage experience. Enjoyed learning about San Fran and Alcatraz! Unfortunately, our tour guide was 30 min late as we all waited for her on the bus. Never apologized or made mention as to why she was late. Also, we had prepaid tix for Alcatraz and were told to check in at Will Call. Had to wait 30 min in line and barely made the ferry for Alcatraz tour!
willemg260, 9/13/2024 10:25:36 PM
Did many guided tours all over the world but this one rated in the top three. Michelle, the tour guide, was a wealth of knowledge and had such interesting and in-depth information that I could listen to her all day. She was excellent! Her driver, Jack, was a safe and skilled driver, navigating the San Francisco traffic effortlessly.
Pam_W, 8/24/2024 1:39:58 PM
Twin Peaks was our favorite viewpoint. Trip had nice balance between riding in bus and walking around sites. Narrator was very informative.
Allan_Rochford, 8/20/2024 5:05:16 AM
Excellent trip and very impactful if you listen and engage in the tour and the exhitits etc. The exercise yard is worth a visit just to understand how cold it must have been in Jan. or Feb. the wind cuts accross the yard.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
- You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
- Date changes are not permitted once confirmation is received
- The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
- Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.
- There are Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks, Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths) & Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission district) .
Departure point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 9:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.Return details
Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's favorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.Redemption
• To confirm your Alcatraz Tour, we will need the following information: First and last name along with the ages of all passengers. • Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. • If for any reason you do not provide the above-listed info within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited. • Alcatraz Cruises is the official concessioner to the National Park Service for Alcatraz Island, the National Park Service & Alcatraz Cruises, LLC establish all policies and procedures regarding the purchase of tickets, reserving your departure date/time, and ferry service to and from Alcatraz Island. • We offer 2 departure locations for your pick-up. Please arrive at the one closest to your hotel/stay: 478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco) Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus. - Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in - Bus Departs at 8:40 AM 2805 Leavenworth St (Fisherman's Wharf Area) Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you. - Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in - Bus Departs at 9:00 AM • There will be a Gray Line San Francisco representative to assist with boarding the bus and check-in. • You can reach us at tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com or (415) 353-5310 between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm local time PST. • Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon check-in • Please email tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com up to 5 days in advance to confirm your Alcatraz tickets.Less than hours before travel date - 0% refund