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San Francisco City Tour and Alcatraz Tour 5 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 16% in San Francisco

112 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Ride an open-air van through San Francisco, descend Lombard Street, then ferry to Alcatraz for a self-guided audio tour.

About this tour

See San Francisco from an open-air van, then explore the island prison that has captivated visitors for generations. This 5-hour San Francisco city tour and Alcatraz visit pairs lively neighborhood sightseeing with an official ferry trip and time to discover the island at your own pace.

The 90-minute guided drive passes through North Beach, Chinatown, Russian Hill, and Nob Hill, with a memorable descent down Lombard Street. Along the way, spot locations featured in Bullitt, The Rock, and Mrs. Doubtfire, and pause at the Coit Tower vista point for views across the bay. The open-air, 7-passenger van offers 360-degree views when weather permits, and blankets are provided if the temperature drops.

After the drive, board the official ferry to Alcatraz Island. Explore the former prison with the included self-guided audio tour, taking in its stories and landmarks at your own pace. With San Francisco city sights and Alcatraz in one outing, this San Francisco city tour and Alcatraz experience makes a rewarding day of discovery. Reserve your place and see two sides of the city in one trip.

Highlights

  • Ride through San Francisco’s neighborhoods in an open-air van
  • Descend Lombard Street, known as the world’s most crooked street
  • Pause at Coit Tower for sweeping views over the bay
  • Visit Alcatraz Island with an official ferry ticket and self-guided audio tour
  • Spot filming locations from Bullitt, The Rock, and Mrs. Doubtfire

What's included

Included

  • Official Alcatraz ticket and ferry
  • Self-guided Alcatraz audio tour
  • 90-minute guided city tour in an open-air, 7-passenger van, weather permitting
  • Driver-guide providing facts about the sights
  • Coit Tower vista-point photo stop
  • Blankets on the van tour
  • Ability to bring your own alcohol and beverages on the van tour; avoid red wine

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Check in at the Fisherman's Wharf sign, 2820 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure
  • Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Check in at the Fisherman's Wharf sign at 2820 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The provider states that the tour and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring drinks on the van?

Yes. You may bring your own alcohol and beverages on the van tour; avoid bringing red wine.

Are infants and children allowed?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and infants and small children may ride in a stroller.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.80 on Viator and 4.74 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 16% in San Francisco means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in San Francisco by this score.

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