Visit Alcatraz with pre-reserved tickets and embark on an impeccably guided walking tour of the largest Chinatown outside of Asia.
Summary Description
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.
Description
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).Â
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!
Included / Excluded
- 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
Itinerary
Generated Itinerary
1
Chinatown Walk
Start Location
Explore hidden alleys and traditional shops
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission Free
0 minutes to next stop
2
Waverly Place Stop
Intermediate Stop
See St. Mary's Square and vibrant Waverly Place
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Free
0 minutes to next stop
3
Fortune Cookie Factory
Intermediate Stop
Taste fresh cookies and see them handmade
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Free
0 minutes to next stop
4
North Beach Sights
Intermediate Stop
Roam Little Italy's streets and lunch break
Duration: 75 minutes
Admission Free
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 10 Mark Lane, San Francisco, US
Start Location Notes: 10 Mark Lane (The Irish Bank)
Start Location Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/10+Mark+Ln,+San+Francisco,+CA+94108,+USA/@37.7904802,-122.406873,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580897bcada05:0x8905b288927a5122!8m2!3d37.7904802!4d-122.4046843
End Location: Alcatraz Tour, Pier 33, San Francisco, US
End Location Direction: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alcatraz+Landing/@37.8067644,-122.4046198,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5521244fd35eda15?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiwv4zuub_wAhXMjp4KHbFIBYkQ_BIwGnoECCgQBQ
Important Information
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
- 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
Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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.
Points of interest
- Alcatraz Island, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Coit Tower, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Little Italy, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Lombard Street, Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Alcatraz, San Francisco, CA, USA
- St Peter & Paul Church, Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA, USA
- City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
- Eastern Bakery, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Dragon Gate Chinatown SF, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
- San Francisco, CA, USA
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
