KILLED - Alcatraz Island Ticket with Guided Chinatown and North Beach Tour & Fortune Cookie Factory

Highlights

  • Get pre-reserved Alcatraz tickets with Cellhouse audio tour.

  • Pair Alcatraz with a tour of Chinatown & North Beach.

  • Visit the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory.

  • Uncover a different side of the city with a local expert.

  • Discover the best hidden corners of Chinatown.

Summary

Visit Alcatraz with pre-reserved tickets and embark on an impeccably guided walking tour of the largest Chinatown outside of Asia.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
$104.00
Child: (2-14 years)
$104.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

10 Mark Lane, San Francisco, California , 94108, US

Dropoff location

Alcatraz Tour, Pier 33, San Francisco, CA, 94133, US

Why take this tour?

Take away the uncertainty of booking a tour to Alcatraz with this package that includes Alcatraz tickets and a guided walking tour of Chinatown and North Beach, two of the most essential neighborhoods in the City by the Bay. Follow your guide through the heart of Chinatown, visit a famed fortune cookie factory, and then wander the streets of San Francisco's Little Italy. Set out for some time on your own to enjoy lunch in this foodie neighborhood. Then, make your way to Alcatraz Landing for your ferry to the infamous island. This is the perfect way to spend the day in San Francisco—with a local at your side and your time on Alcatraz sorted!

Begin your day meeting a local guide who will whisk you under the Dragon's Gate into the largest (and first) Chinatown outside of Asia. Once a warren of brothels and opium dens, travel the narrow street of Grant Avenue, peeking down side alleys and into traditional bakeries, pharmacies practicing Eastern medicine, and even a shop filled with gifts for the afterlife. Hit hot spots like St. Mary's Square and stroll over to Waverly Place, before dropping by a sure hit: the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Here you'll enjoy a warm taste of heaven fresh off the machine. Watch the method, practiced for decades, of handmade fortune cookies and take home a special box with custom cookies just for you.

As quickly as Chinatown appeared, it will fade behind us as the brilliant textures of San Francisco's Little Italy arise. Walk the well-worn paths of Beat poets and cinematic icons. See the cafe where Francis Ford Coppola sipped espresso and wrote the screenplays for "The Godfather" trilogy. Glimpse down avenues where neon signs beckon and the "Azzurri" reign supreme. Head for lunch on your own in this incredible foodie neighborhood. Your guide will set you up to find the locals' favorite spots.

Reconvening with your guide with a full belly, make your way to Alcatraz Landing, pausing along the route to see the 8 turns (in only one city block, mind you!) of Lombard Street, deemed "The Most Crooked Street in the World." As your departure on the ferry draws closer and you reach Alcatraz Landing, your guide will set you up for a great experience, giving you all the insider tips before bidding you farewell. (Tour guides aren't allowed on Alcatraz Island, but yours will tell you what to expect, giving you time to explore at your own pace). 

Your all-inclusive Alcatraz ticket means you get a roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island, the incredible Cellhouse audio guide (narrated by former inmates and correctional officers), and all the impeccable views of San Francisco Bay including sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge one could only hope for. What a great day in San Francisco!

What’s included?

  • Pre-reserved ticket to Alcatraz Island with Cellhouse Audio Guide ($41 value)

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour of Chinatown and North Beach

  • Food tasting - Fortune Cookie

  • Guide on Alcatraz Island (audio guide only)

  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities/Tips

Things to know

Before you book

  • All guests must supply the name and birthdate of everyone visiting the island at least 10 days prior to your tour. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled.

  • All guests (over 18) must bring ID on the day of their tour. Without ID, Alcatraz Cruises will not release your ticket for you to travel to Alcatraz.

  • Tour guides are not allowed on Alcatraz Island therefore, the Alcatraz Island portion of your tour is audio-guided.

  • While wheelchairs and strollers are welcome on Alcatraz Island unfortunately the walking tour portion of this tour cannot be navigated with these items.

  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to San Francisco government guidelines for the most up to date information

Before you go

  • This tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • All guests must supply the name and birthdate of everyone visiting the island at least 10 days prior to your tour. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled.

  • All guests (over 18) must bring ID on the day of their tour. Without ID, Alcatraz Cruises will not release your ticket for you to travel to Alcatraz.

  • Tour guides are not allowed on Alcatraz Island therefore, the Alcatraz Island portion of your tour is audio-guided.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to San Francisco government guidelines for the most up to date information

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.