Alcatraz Ticket + Ferry with North Beach Walking Tour + Options
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio.
You’ll also enjoy views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and hidden gems your guide has in store for you as you walk the colorful streets of SF’s “Little Italy.”
After a visit to Pier 39 — adorably overrun with sea lions — your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, you can tour the prison with your included audio guide, admire the gardens, and visit the many exhibits. Return at your leisure.
If you’ve selected one or both of our upgrades, there’s more fun in store. See it all from 150 feet up on the SkyStar Wheel or on the Blue & Gold Cruise for sweeping skyline and nature views.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your ticket to Alcatraz is included with this tour, but the boat's departure time may vary.
Legal names of everyone in the group need to be provided and to match photo ID for adults 18+ years, otherwise your reservation may be cancelled
Multi-lingual audio guide available on Alcatraz Island. North Beach guided tour is in English only.
What To Expect
Stroll through a central North Beach gathering place and learn how the park served as temporary housing after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Today, it offers open green space and classic views of the surrounding architecture.
Saints Peter And Paul Church
Visit one of North Beach’s most recognizable landmarks and step inside to see its Italian marble altar and elegant interior. Hear stories of the church’s celebrity connections to Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.
Options
Evening at Alcatraz With North Beach Walking Tour
Evening Tour
Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
Alcatraz and SkyStar Tickets
Alcatraz & Bay Cruise Ticket
Bay Cruise Ticket: One-hour bay cruise with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.
Day Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
Day Tour: 90 Minute Tour + Alcatraz Ticket
What‘s Included
Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
Professional SF guide
Guided tour of North Beach
Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
Optional upgrade to Night Tour
Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included
Food or Drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
231 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
garypL8192NZ,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour,Amanda,was a brilliant and very knowledgeable tour guide,gave us loads of info, highly recommended
Do this tour and learn some amazing things!
Lauriec62861,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fresh air …a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide AND a ticket to Alcatraz? Truly exceptional . I didn’t have a lot of free time in San Fran and wanted to maximize it. I was hoping to learn some history too / not just sightsee. This trip accomplished both. Amanda did a fantastic job ! I highly recommend. Then she walked me to the place to get the ferry to Alcatraz. A fabulous well spent morning !
Absolutely worth going!
katarzynawK2918TZ,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really interesting and the fact that the group was small made it even better. Our tour guide Amanda was helpful and happy to answer any questions. If you want to get to know San Francisco more (without hurting knees) you should go for it.
Amazing Walking Tour!
alicia a,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walking tour of the North Beach area. Vicky was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. Tour wasn’t rushed and there were plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
North Beach & Alcatraz walking tour
Jgohawks,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and polite and fun to be around. Excellent time walking around seeing the sights. Alcatraz tour was very interesting and seamless.
Woodward
Traveler35907585959,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vicky was a wonderful your guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, great tour. Highly recommend.
interactive and informative Formative and interactive. Jamie was great!great!!
Billie H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful! Jamie was very informative and easy to talk to.
See the sights with ease!
CMC 2012,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leading up to the tour communication was beyond expectation! Then once we met our guide, we continued to be impressed. Amanda our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. Amanda answered all our questions and more! Well planned out, not rushed and it was just a fab experience. Highly recommend
It was a lot of fun...
Emily B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lot of fun walking around learning about the city! We didn’t go over a lot of hills so it was a pretty easy walk. Our tour guide was great and she made me feel welcome while traveling by myself.
Excellent tour!
rozt456,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharlene was an excellent tour guide who delivered articulate information about SF history, local sites, and interesting stories in an easy paced, personable and professional manner.
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