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San Francisco Alcatraz Island and Chinatown Walking Tour

New To The Site! San Francisco, USA

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3 to 4 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

When you visit Alcatraz Island, your journey begins with a scenic 30-minute ferry ride across the San Francisco Bay to this historic landmark—once a notorious federal penitentiary and now a site preserved by the National Park Service. Experience the island’s haunting past with a 45-minute cellhouse audio tour, available in 11 languages, featuring firsthand accounts from former inmates and residents. Step inside a prison cell to get a chilling sense of life behind bars. Once your tour concludes, you can return to San Francisco at your own pace, with ferry departures every 30 to 40 minutes.

After your Alcatraz visit, dive into the vibrant culture of San Francisco's Chinatown on a 60-minute guided walking tour. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore this historic neighborhood, passing through the striking Dragon Gate, bustling markets, and a fascinating blend of old traditions and modern influences.

What's Included

  • Ferry to and from Alcatraz Island
  • 1-hour Chinatown Walking Tour with Live Guide
  • Alcatraz Island admission with infamous Cell House audio tour
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Transportation to Chinatown (20 min walk from Fisherman's Wharf)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Exchange your voucher at the Big Bus Visitors Center (Fisherman's Wharf, 99 Jefferson St) at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled Alcatraz date to be informed of your Alcatraz ferry time and receive your Hop-on Hop-off tickets.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 12:00 AM
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  • 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Board a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you will be free to explore the prison and grounds, as well as take an audio tour of the infamous cell house
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Chinatown

Join a walking tour of Chinatown as you explore the vibrant culture and history of one of San Francisco's most famous neighborhoods.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7116P39

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