Private Full Day Highlights, with Alcatraz Island

Highlights

  • Soak up the San Francisco skyline from the top of iconic Nob Hill

  • Explore Union Square, San Francisco's bustling shopping area

  • Immerse yourself in the customs, cuisine and curiosities of Chinatown

  • Snap panoramic pictures from statuesque Colt Tower

  • Venture through North Beach to absorb the community’s Italian heritage

  • Enjoy striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge from atmospheric Fisherman's Wharf

  • Dig into some of San Francisco's famous seafood

  • Visit the world’s most notorious island penitentiary, Alcatraz

Summary

Discover the beauty of San Francisco, and explore the infamous history of Alcatraz

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, California, 94108, US

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Immerse yourself in the highlights of San Francisco, and discover the infamous history of Alcatraz. On your private tour of San Francisco, you will:

 - Soak up the San Francisco skyline from the top of iconic Nob Hill 
 - Explore Union Square, San Francisco's bustling shopping area
 - Immerse yourself in the customs, cuisine and curiosities of Chinatown 
 - Snap panoramic pictures from statuesque Colt Tower 
 - Venture through North Beach to absorb the community’s Italian heritage
 - Enjoy striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge from atmospheric Fisherman's Wharf 
 - Dig into some of San Francisco's famous seafood - like clam chowder soup in a sourdough bread bowl (price not included)
 - Visit the world’s most notorious island penitentiary, Alcatraz 

On this Private Half Day Tour of San Francisco Highlights , you will learn about the city’s founding in 1776, when Spanish colonists settled the area during gold-rush fever. See first-hand San Francisco’s colorful mix of quaint buildings and modern architecture in a stunning ocean-facing city that is more than just flower power and social consciousness

Your Private Half Day Tour of San Francisco Highlights will take you through an urban landscape, set on the northern tip of a peninsula, shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and the Pacific’s rolling waves. At the top of Nob Hill, soak up an extraordinary cityscape at cable car height. Iconic landmarks, such as Golden Gate Bridge, Japantown, the Colt Tower and the oldest Chinatown in North America. Set on San Francisco's picturesque steep slopes, enjoy a stunning skyline across streets criss-crossed by street cars, yellow taxis and jogging trails

Wander through some world-class shopping centered on Union Square, where big-name brands and local stores nestle amongst chic boutiques. At beautiful North Beach, known colloquially as Little Italy, soak up the ambience of the city’s lively historic Italian-American community. Lastly, Fisherman’s Wharf, lined with seafood cafes, is home to basking sea lions, jugglers and mime artists and enjoys striking views across the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. At the ‘dress to character’ ferry, your guide will leave the tour so that you can explore the world’s most infamous island prison - Alcatraz.

Your guide will leave you at the dock for Alcatraz, once you are in line. Then, take an audio tour at a leisurely pace to hear tales of notorious felons such as Al-Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud in this former fort, military prison and maximum security federal penitentiary

 Please note: Alcatraz tickets are in high demand during the summer and tickets cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking. We will contact you soonest should we be unable to obtain tickets

What’s included?

  • Tickets for Alcatraz ferry and the line entrance tickets to Alcatraz

  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

  • Cost of additional transportation on the day

  • Gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

  • This is a walking tour

  • Cost of additional transportation on the day is not included

Before you go

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day

  • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners