Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour
By Gray Line San Francisco
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Once a federal prison and now a national park, historic Alcatraz sits in the middle of the San Francisco Bay and is a must-see sight. Secure a hard-to-get ticket to the island for an audio-guided walking tour and visit other iconic San Francisco sights including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, and Chinatown on this stress-free tour. All entrance fees are included.
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Ages 0-99, max of 55 per group
Duration: 6h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Prebook so you don't miss your chance to go to Alcatraz, which sells out fast
- Round-trip ferry ticket, admission, and audio tour of Alcatraz
- A stress-free package ideal for first-time visitors
- Visit iconic sights including the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown
- Alcatraz Admission Ticket (valued at $45.25 USD) including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Narrated Bus Tour of San Francisco
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach
- Transportation to Pier 33 Alcatraz Cruise Port after City Tour
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities
- Entry/Admission - Alcatraz Island
What's not included- Gratuities
- Any other services not specified
- Hotel Pick up or drop off
- Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
- This package is a combination of two tours in one. On this city tour, enjoy some of the highlights of San Francisco. Hop aboard an air-conditioned coach and cruise along the city’s waterfront, taking in views of Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend the morning visiting the historic Palace of Fine Arts, a monumental structure from the 1915 World’s Fair; stop for pictures at the panoramic viewpoint on Twin Peaks; and explore neighborhoods including North Beach, Chinatown, the Presidio, and Fisherman’s Wharf. After your city tour, board a ferry bound for Alcatraz. Upon arrival, get a brief orientation on the maximum-security facility from a park ranger and pick up your self-guided audio tour. Listen to commentary from former staff and inmates as you explore the cellblocks. When your audio tour concludes, hop back on the ferry to Pier 33.
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USAUnion Square Departure Location 478 Post St. Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:40 AM 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.
- Option 22805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USAGray 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.
End:- Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133, USAPier 33 concludes the bus transportation portion of tour. Pier 33 Alcatraz landing is where the Alcatraz portion commences. Upon conclusion of Alcatraz, customers will need to make their own way back from whence they came.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFODLX3- 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.
- Most travellers can participate
- 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) .
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFODLX3
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- 4Pass byThe CastroEmbarcadero Farmer's MarketFinancial DistrictChinatownNorth Beach
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- San Francisco, CA 94133, USAPier 33 concludes the bus transportation portion of tour. Pier 33 Alcatraz landing is where the Alcatraz portion commences. Upon conclusion of Alcatraz, customers will need to make their own way back from whence they came.
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- rickl6730 contributionsGolden gate to Muir Woods to SausalitoThe trees are amazing ! Pick up timely, narration was good. Stopped at Golden Gate to take pictures then on to Muir Woods. Road to Muir was very curvey, I'm glad I wasn't driving. Sausalito was great. We took the ferry back to SF. That was a great way to finish the trip. Highly recommend !Written 9 February 2025
- LightPacker5495500 contributionsGreat day. Great tour guideGreat day. Danny was a fantastic tour guide. The wineries visited were great. The wines were mostly good but some were shockers...Written 8 February 2025
- LightPacker5495500 contributionsGreat but bus safety is a concernGreat experience. Danny the tour guide was great. But.... the Bus seat belts on a number of seats were broken and we were told the Company are very slow in fixing them. This is a concern and the company should fix themWritten 8 February 2025
- margaretf3520 contributionsHighly recommend wine tourA very good tours. Stopped for view of Golden Gate Bridge and then 2 wineries who provided generous tastings. A lunch stop in Sonoma town and then another winery in the afternoon before heading back to San Fran.Written 6 February 2025
- R1266ZAalisonr0 contributionsRoad trip by the coastGreat trip with a great guide giving CA history. Trip is all day. I would not recommend for children or teens. It’s a lot of travel on bus. It’s definitely an adult trip.Written 29 January 2025
- Julie S0 contributionsExcellent experience!Amazing experience! Got me right where I needed to go. The guide was friendly and all the wineries were beautiful. Would do again!Written 19 January 2025
- ginabV7325BT0 contributionsKudos to Don!Don was informative and a delight. He connected with all the passengers and made the experience that much better. We visited 3 vineyards, Roche. Artesa and Madonna. Do yourself a favor, get a bottle at each location.Written 17 January 2025
- NorthStar620724419410 contributionsAmazingOutstanding views, some of the best ever seen, every site you'd want in San Fransisco is covered, and plenty of time to use restrooms and go exploring. Highly reccomend, even for the price.Written 16 January 2025
- Chris S0 contributionsThe park was great but the tour was not value for moneyThe Redwoods in Muir Woods were amazing and definitely worth a visit however for $233 USD for two people this tour was really lacking in value for money. After a pickup downtown at 7:40am you get a brief overview of some San Francisco facts, which were good then 15 minutes at a viewing location of the Golden Gate Bridge, however given the early morning time we were staring directly into the sun making photo opportunities almost impossible. We than made it to Muir woods and only had an hour and a half, not enough time to really soak up the place and do a number of their trails. This was all self paced and no additional information from the tour company. We then got driven to Sausalito and the driver advertised all the other tours the company does for the full half hour drive. The company and driver were fine but given essentially the tour is transportation and if you were to enter the park yourself it would cost $15 USD per person plus if you factor an Uber/taxi from downtown ie $60 each way, for two people it would be $150 USD for travel and park entry and you could spend longer in the woods. Bear in mind that there is no phone signal but the visitor center can help you book a car.Written 13 January 2025
- willjS3700CX0 contributionsGreat to see the Redwoods ! 😉Really Nice trip across the Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods was a great experience ! The second part of the trip into Sausalito Was just ok Had dinner. It was night time and not many shops open. Maybe if you arrive in mid day and summer season the town is more attractive. Good history lesson by our drummer who safely got us to and fro. Thank YouWritten 11 January 2025
- Thomas L0 contributionsWonderful Bus Tour To a SF Hidden GemTour Guide: A+ Charles was a knowledgable and friendly tour guide with a multitude of stories and factoids. He kept us entertained the whole trip, and was a very safe driver (see Route below) Route: A* The Route from Fisherman's Wharf to the woods was a great way to see other things like the golden gate bridge/park, and beautiful views of the bay. * The winding and treacherous roads into and out of Redwood Canyon were expertly navigated by Charles, but can cause nausea for those prone to motion sickness or are spooked by heights. We recommend bringing gravol. Timings: A- We personally would have liked more time in the woods, but we also understand that the tour has to balance the length for different types of traveller. NOTE: if you have a group BE ON TIME BACK TO THE BUS. Charles was very clear from the start that timings have to be closely met. He also gave great recommendations on ways to see everything while staying on time. When someone had thought they left their phone behind after we had departed, they asked Charles to turn back, but he politely told them he couldn't because all the other passengers also had places to be (super reasonable and professional). However this means you gotta make sure your group stays disciplined and on-time, also double check your bags before you get back on the bus.Written 9 January 2025
- S5351IPdianas0 contributionsAwesome ExperienceEvery winery had something to offer, and all were generous with their pours. The driver was an awesome tour guide and the area is beautiful. Highly recommend!Written 8 January 2025
- javierlU3096LX0 contributionsLove, love, love this tour!The winery tour was amazing. So many great opportunities for beautiful photos and of course, you will be able to try so many great wines! Even though there was only about an hour allocated to visit each winery, it felt like plenty of time to get to know the places and the wine-making process at each location. Every guide at each location were lovely, friendly, and just outright awesome. Prepare to try many great wines. The actual tour guide person was also professional and experienced.Written 7 January 2025
- Mikayla B0 contributionsLove!The perfect tour to the red woods! We had 90 minutes in the red woods to hike and explore and then an hour in salsalito where we grabbed some lunchWritten 4 January 2025
- Happytravelinnola0 contributionsA great tour to start a new year.The driver was professional and kind. The bus was clean and comfortable. The first two wineries were fantastic. The last one okWritten 3 January 2025
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Paul and Ashley S
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Apr 2023 • Couples
The San Francisco City Tour & Alcatraz was an amazing experience and really showed a lot of the city! Our tour guide, Michelle, did a great job giving the history about each stop, and the information was so interesting. Booking our Alcatraz tickets along with the city tour was so seamless and made it very easy to get the Alcatraz tickets. I highly recommend booking this tour!
I will say Gray Line offers a lot of different tours, and different sites listed different departure times, so it was a little confusing. I just emailed their customers service, and they were very responsive and helpful in confirming the details and assuring me that we had the right tour.
I will say Gray Line offers a lot of different tours, and different sites listed different departure times, so it was a little confusing. I just emailed their customers service, and they were very responsive and helpful in confirming the details and assuring me that we had the right tour.
Written 17 April 2023
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Dear Paula,
Your review made us feel so happy to see that you enjoyed our San Francisco Grand City Tour & Alcatraz.
Thank you for the kind words about our tour guide, Michelle. Our team works really hard to give our customers the best experience.
We are glad that our customer service could clarify all your doubts and that everything went well.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Written 18 April 2023
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Mark R
Dublin, Ireland20 contributions
Sept 2022
We only had 3 x nights in San Francisco before heading off to Hawaii, so we didn't have much time and had to choose something that would help us see as much as possible without taking up all of our time.
We really only booked this trip so we could see Alcatraz and we really were in for a surprise.
Well, Wow, I'm not sure what I had expected but, this excursion was excellent and great value for money. Firstly, the weather was glorious so the multiple vantage points we were taken to helped us get fantastic photos.
The Golden gate bridge, the views were spectacular. Beside this iconic bridge over looking the whole bay was really impressive.
Twin peaks. The views, overlooking the city were incredible.
The coach stops multiple times at various locations allowing you to take in the spectacular views, use any restrooms available, stretch your legs.
The City tour gave us a great understanding of where places were in relation to our hotel location, Chinatown, Pier 39 (distance, walkable or taxi etc.).
Our tour guide, Joseph, was great and was brilliant help with directions and tips for how best to get around, cable cars, buses taxis etc.
Shout out to our driver, Lee, too.
Oh, and then we were dropped off at Pier 31/33 for the Alcatraz leg of this day out. We thought it was brilliant.
Honestly, if you are like us and had never been to San Francisco before, I cannot recommend this excursion enough.
Thanks a million for making our trip to SF so incredibly memorable.
Cheers,
Mark, from Ireland.
We really only booked this trip so we could see Alcatraz and we really were in for a surprise.
Well, Wow, I'm not sure what I had expected but, this excursion was excellent and great value for money. Firstly, the weather was glorious so the multiple vantage points we were taken to helped us get fantastic photos.
The Golden gate bridge, the views were spectacular. Beside this iconic bridge over looking the whole bay was really impressive.
Twin peaks. The views, overlooking the city were incredible.
The coach stops multiple times at various locations allowing you to take in the spectacular views, use any restrooms available, stretch your legs.
The City tour gave us a great understanding of where places were in relation to our hotel location, Chinatown, Pier 39 (distance, walkable or taxi etc.).
Our tour guide, Joseph, was great and was brilliant help with directions and tips for how best to get around, cable cars, buses taxis etc.
Shout out to our driver, Lee, too.
Oh, and then we were dropped off at Pier 31/33 for the Alcatraz leg of this day out. We thought it was brilliant.
Honestly, if you are like us and had never been to San Francisco before, I cannot recommend this excursion enough.
Thanks a million for making our trip to SF so incredibly memorable.
Cheers,
Mark, from Ireland.
Written 23 September 2022
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Dear MarkrG,
It was great to hear that you enjoyed San Francisco City Tour. We really appreciate your detailed review and the fact that you had a great time with us.
Your review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing customers like you.
We hope to serve you again soon.
Written 23 September 2022
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Marcy W
4 contributions
July 2024 • Family
A excellent tour package. The SF city tour helped us to learn a lot of interesting facts, and made it easy to navigate the key sites and attractions, all from the comfort of a deluxe motor coach. Our guide and bus driver were lovely, and experts in their respective roles. Alcatraz is a must-see. Not too challenging to navigate the walk, if one takes their time. Touring the cell house via the audio narration an excellent learning experience. Highly recommended!
Written 18 July 2024
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Hi Marc! Thank you for the great review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the city tour, Alcatraz, and the comfort of the motor coach. We’ll pass on your kind words to the guide and driver. Highly appreciated!
Written 21 July 2024
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Mindy
Daphne, AL1 contribution
We booked this trip mainly for the Alcatraz tickets, but also was excited for our kids to go on a tour of San Francisco . My husband and I had visited San Fran a few years back and took a wonderful tour of the city with lots of interesting facts about the city. Here was our issues with this tour:
1. Our tour guide was very very kind and helpful however he was very difficult to understand. I would say we only understood a little over half of what he said.
2. The tour was mostly pointing out places along the way and did not give much background information on the sites. It really lacked any interesting information and I found myself falling asleep a few times on the bus. Overall, it was a boring few hours, except for a few stops where we could take pictures. By the end of the tour I was wishing we would have just skipped the tour of San Fran all together.
1. Our tour guide was very very kind and helpful however he was very difficult to understand. I would say we only understood a little over half of what he said.
2. The tour was mostly pointing out places along the way and did not give much background information on the sites. It really lacked any interesting information and I found myself falling asleep a few times on the bus. Overall, it was a boring few hours, except for a few stops where we could take pictures. By the end of the tour I was wishing we would have just skipped the tour of San Fran all together.
Written 18 July 2021
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Hello Trail21150739327
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry your tour was not as enjoyable as you expected. We strive to give all our customers top-quality experiences, and we regularly review the storytelling of our guides to make sure they meet the standards we want to achieve
We'd love to have the opportunity to know further about your experience, so we can learn from it and improve our product for the coming guests. Please call us at 415-850-8917.
Xavier
General Manager
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 19 July 2021
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Willem G
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Sept 2024 • Family
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.
Written 13 September 2024
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Hi Willem! Thank you for the high praise! We’re thrilled to hear Michelle’s insights and Jack’s driving made our tour one of your top experiences. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with both of them!
Written 16 September 2024
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Rhiannon
Edmonton, Canada22 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
This is a great tour to take when you are in the city for a short period, our guide was very knowledgeable. People on the tour mentioned they used to live in the city and were amazed with the facts that she discussed and the places we visited. Pick up is easy and organized, this was definitely a highlight of our vacation.
Written 16 November 2022
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Dear Rrose,
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our San Francisco City Tour and it was the highlight of your vacation.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We really appreciate it.
We hope to serve you again soon.
Written 17 November 2022
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William B
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Two parts to the package: bus tour and alcatraz.
The bus tour starts around 8:30 or 9am and takes you to: Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End and Twin Peaks. I think the first 2 stops are the best part of that tour, the rest was just riding around in fog and traffic so there wasn't really anything to see. They drop you off at around noon near the Alcatraz ferry.
We had tried to book Alcatraz tickets directly but they were sold out so bought this combo package instead and and it worked out. I was worried about tickets not being unavailable, but I guess they the company has a pre-allotted amount for the combo package. The alcatraz portion starts at 2:15, so you get about an hour or so to take a break and get a bite.
Alcatraz was really fun. A little crowded at times, but you'll get your turn at everything with a little patience. You should plan for 2.5 - 3hrs end to end time.
The bus tour starts around 8:30 or 9am and takes you to: Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End and Twin Peaks. I think the first 2 stops are the best part of that tour, the rest was just riding around in fog and traffic so there wasn't really anything to see. They drop you off at around noon near the Alcatraz ferry.
We had tried to book Alcatraz tickets directly but they were sold out so bought this combo package instead and and it worked out. I was worried about tickets not being unavailable, but I guess they the company has a pre-allotted amount for the combo package. The alcatraz portion starts at 2:15, so you get about an hour or so to take a break and get a bite.
Alcatraz was really fun. A little crowded at times, but you'll get your turn at everything with a little patience. You should plan for 2.5 - 3hrs end to end time.
Written 12 August 2023
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Hi wbish8,
Thank you for sharing your detailed 5-star review with us. It's great to hear that the bus tour provided some wonderful stops, with the Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge being the highlights. Your insight about the later parts of the tour is appreciated.
We're glad the combo package worked out for you, allowing you to secure Alcatraz tickets when they were otherwise sold out. It's excellent that you had a good time exploring Alcatraz, even though it could get a bit crowded at times. Your tip about planning 2.5 - 3 hours for the Alcatraz visit is valuable for future travelers. We hope you had a memorable time overall and hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future.
Written 13 August 2023
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Olivia B
San Francisco, CA4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Highly recommended. My Mom and I had a great time touring the city with Joseph and Jerry. We learned a lot about the city’s history and had plenty of opportunities to take pictures in scenic places.
We also enjoyed the later trip to Alacatraz. It was a sunny day and we had a good view of the Bay and plenty of time to walk around the island.
We also enjoyed the later trip to Alacatraz. It was a sunny day and we had a good view of the Bay and plenty of time to walk around the island.
Written 29 October 2023
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Hi Olivia B,
Thank you for the high recommendation. We're delighted to hear that you and your Mom had a great time exploring the city with Joseph and Jerry. It sounds like you had a fantastic experience learning about the city's history and capturing scenic views. Alcatraz is indeed a unique and interesting destination, and we're glad you enjoyed your visit there as well. Come back soon and allow us to serve you again.
Written 30 October 2023
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David S
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Coach was late (15 mins) we were standing and it was cold and windy. Stops were only 10/15 minutes so lot a of time. We were dropped off to make our own was to and from Alcatraz which was disappointing - we could easily do that ourselves. Guide was very knowledgeable.
Written 26 April 2024
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Peter M
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The city tour in the morning was very good, however, when we were dropped off for the Alcatraz ferry, our host told us to be at the pier 1.30pm prompt for a 2pm ferry crossing to the island.
On arrival at the ferry reception we showed our tickets, but were told that our tickets were for the 1.35pm ferry and we were too late to board.
This was hugely disappointing as visiting Alcatraz was to be the highlight of our trip to San Francisco.
On arrival at the ferry reception we showed our tickets, but were told that our tickets were for the 1.35pm ferry and we were too late to board.
This was hugely disappointing as visiting Alcatraz was to be the highlight of our trip to San Francisco.
Written 10 November 2022
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Dear Peter,
We are so sorry about for the misunderstanting as
Alcatraz changed their schedule for the low season.
Our customer service is getting in contact with you.
Sincerely,
Gray Line.
Written 10 November 2022
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I'm just about to reserve three tickets for Alcatraz and the Grand City Tour. We're not going until March 23. It says first come, first served. We won't know we have the tickets until 11 days prior to going. Have looked at other sites and tickets have sold out! Just worried we won't get to see Alcatraz. Am I worrying for nothing?
Written 12 July 2022
Apologies for the delayed response.
I don't imagine you'll have any problem being able to go tour Alcatraz. Although there were long queues to get tickets and board the ferry, they moved quickly. They are quite strict about reserved times however. For example, we arrived early and had advanced purchase tickets for a 2:00PM ferry to the Island. Even though there was room on the 1:00PM ferry, we could NOT use our 2:00PM tickets for that 1:00PM ferry.
Seemed very odd to us, but they were intractable.
What seemed to me might work best, is to simply buy tickets the day you want to go at the tour ferry point itself down at the wharf. If a given time is sold out, there will almost certainly be one a few hours later with availability.
Good luck
Written 13 December 2022
Since the tour is hop-on, hop-off, is it possible to hop off in Sausalito for lunch then hop on another bus to come back to city and Pier 39?
Written 19 April 2022
Is Alcatraz open in 2021? Want to book this combo tour but don’t see any reviews on 2021
Written 6 March 2021
I will not be able to begin the tour until about 3:30pm, is this ok or is there set time to catch ferry?
Written 18 February 2020
Yes, it’s where you transfer to Alcatraz Ferry
Written 20 February 2020
Under “Additional Info” it says “a current valid passport is required on the day of travel”. Do they actually require a passport? I don’t have one and don’t want to purchase tickets since there are no refunds.
Written 28 December 2019
All they ask is that you have photographic ID, like a passport but a driving licence or any photographic ID will do, my partner didnt have but because she was travelling with me and I had my driving license they let her on the boat, hope thats helped.
Written 28 December 2019
Hello
I`ve booked the SF Combo tour on November 20th, i`m arriving by bus from L.A that very morning about 7PM. So i won`t be able to get my tickets the day before. How do i pick up my tickets for the tour?
Best regards
Anders
Written 7 October 2019
You collect bus tickets from the office in the morning and are dropped off at fishermans wharf to get lunch and then depending on your alcatraz time for sailing you get the boat to alcatraz for a great trip.
Written 14 October 2019
Passenger60477764598
Longueuil, Canada
Quel sont les différentes heures que nous pouvons visiter Alcatraz, nous aimerions revenir au coucher du soleil
Written 5 September 2019
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