Alcatraz: Audio Guide + San Francisco Guided Bike Tour
- San Francisco
- United States
Explore a spookier side to San Francisco's history at Alcatraz, and enjoy a bike ride to Sausalito over the Golden Gate Bridge with this combo ticket
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Best times:
Morning, Early afternoon, Afternoon, Late afternoon.Free cancellation
Live Guide:
English.Audio guides:
German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese.Overview
Day 1 takes you to Alcatraz Island. Board the ferry at Fisherman's Wharf for a self-guided audio tour available in multiple languages. Walk through the old prison, learn about escape attempts, and explore Alcatraz’s history as a fort, prison, and site of Native American occupation. Enjoy views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge.
On Day 2, use a full-day bike rental to explore San Francisco. Your guide will take you to all the best spots. Take selfies at Baker Beach, enjoy an espresso in North Beach, try tacos in the Mission District, or visit the Golden Gate Bridge.
After your ride, return to San Francisco at your pace. You can also take a ferry back (ticket not included), or use the Sausalito bike drop service for a fee during high season if you prefer to leave the bike there.
What's Included
Roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island
Self-guided Alcatraz tour with an audio guide available in various languages
Alcatraz admission ticket
3 hour guided bike tour
Local guide
Helmet, lock, and map
Full day bike rental
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bike drop-off in Sausalito (extra free)
Ferry tickets from Sausalito (you may also return to San Francisco by riding back)
Electric bike (you can upgrade to an e-bike for an easier ride for $45 at check-in on site)
Instructions
- Alcatraz: Day 1
- Visit is possible only on the day you booked. Show your smartphone voucher and a government-issued photo ID to get paper tickets at the Groups Window at Pier 33. Arrive 45 minutes before departure. Stay on Alcatraz as long as you like; ferries return every 30 minutes.
- Guided Bike Tour: Day 2
- The bike tour is automatically scheduled for the day after the Alcatraz visit unless you reschedule with the supplier. Go to 2661 Taylor Street, Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours, at Fisherman's Wharf and show your smartphone ticket. The tour starts at 10:00 AM. Arrive 30 minutes early.
Additional Info
The bike tour covers about 8 miles (13 km)
California helmet law mandates anyone under 18 must wear a helmet
The tour operator will contact you for the exact Alcatraz departure
Photo ID is required when purchasing and picking up tickets. Photo ID is required to board the ferry. Photo I.D. is not required for all in your party, but only for those who purchased tickets
Bags larger than a standard backpack, 16' x 20', are not allowed on Alcatraz Island. Over-sized packs and luggage are not permitted. No exceptions. There are also no storage lockers at Pier 33
No one under the age of 18 can be without an adult
The contour of Alcatraz Island is rugged and steep. The distance between the dock and Alcatraz prison is about 1/4 mile (.4km), and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters)
Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) is available to those with mobility impairment
Consuming foods is only allowed at picnic areas
Service dogs are allowed. Pets or companion animals are not allowed
2-Day Package: the date you book is for the Alcatraz tour. The bike tour will automatically be scheduled for the day after (but can be rescheduled)
Kids under 5 have free entry in Alcatraz
Cancellation Policy
- Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket
How to Get There
Alcatraz: Audio Guide + San Francisco Guided Bike Tour
- San Francisco
Explore the Alcatraz Prison and enjoy a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge
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