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Alcatraz & Fisherman’s Wharf Tour + Cruise & Skystar Options

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Walk along the world-famous Fisherman's Wharf as your local tour guide shares some of the fascinating history about the area and how SF became the global destination it is today. This popular tour, with tickets for both Alcatraz and the new SkyStar Wheel included, offers plenty of opportunities to fill your camera roll and make memories. We start at Aquatic Park, where you'll see stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. At Ghirardelli Square, your guide will share the origin story of the famous Italian chocolatier. You’ll also learn about the Gold Rush, the Barbary Coast Trail, and more. Glimpse the oddities on display in the old-timey Musée Mécanique, and get your photo taken with the adorable sea lions of Pier 39. But some of the best pictures you'll get are from 150 feet in the air on the SkyStar Wheel and while cruising to and exploring Alcatraz, the infamous island prison. An audio guide is included with your self-guided visit to Alcatraz Island.

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Things To Know

  • Stops at Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Barbary Coast Trail, and more
  • Professional SF guide who shares the history of the SF waterfront plus travel tips
  • Ticket for a private glass gondola in the 150-foot-tall SkyStar Wheel
  • Guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Visit the vintage Musée Mécanique
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
  • Views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge
  • Food or Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • 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.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Aquatic Park

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.

Ghirardelli Square

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.

Fisherman's Wharf

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.

Barbary Coast Trail

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.

Musee Mecanique

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!

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Pier 39

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.

Hyde Street Pier

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.

The Embarcadero

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.

Alcatraz Island

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.

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SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf

Self-guided upgrade. 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.

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San Francisco Bay

Self-guided upgrade. One-hour bay cruise with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Meet your ExperienceFirst guide on the corner across the street from the Buena Vista Cafe (2765 Hyde St)

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 128 reviews

What do other 128 guests say about Alcatraz & Fisherman’s Wharf Tour + Cruise & Skystar Options

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Brian_S
5
Aug 2024
Robert was a great tour guide along Fisherman's Wharf. Very friendly and knowledgeable about San Francisco. He gave us good recs for local restaurants and places to spend more time at. After the tour, he made sure we got to the ferry to go to Alcatraz where we explored on our own. The lines were ...
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sandylE9021ZZ
5
Aug 2024
We had a nice tour around Fisherman’s Wharf, guided by John H. It was interesting to learn on how San Francisco originated. We got some good recommendations on where to go for good food and drinks. A kind, funny and friendly guide. Alcatraz was very impressive. Everything was well organized!
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Sara_M
5
Aug 2024
We had an amazing time on this bike tour led by Aaron! Aaron was such a wonderful guide. He was quite smart and very knowledgeable about the history and local politics of San Francisco and shared lots of interesting information. He enjoyed questions and added some good humor and cared about the ...

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Things to know

Included
  • Stops at Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Barbary Coast Trail, and more
  • Professional SF guide who shares the history of the SF waterfront plus travel tips
  • Ticket for a private glass gondola in the 150-foot-tall SkyStar Wheel
  • Guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Visit the vintage Musée Mécanique
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
  • Views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge
Not Included
  • Food or Drinks
  • Gratuities
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.

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies