North Beach + Alcatraz Tour
Description
On this guided tour of North Beach, explore one of the must-see areas of San Francisco. Stroll through the most iconic spots of Little Italy and visit Alcatraz!
Tour Details
We’ll meet at the indicated time in Washington Square, next to the Volunteer Firefighters Memorial. From here, we’ll begin a walking tour through the North Beach neighborhood, the heart of Little Italy in San Francisco. Our first stop will be Saints Peter and Paul Church, known as the Italian Cathedral of the West.
Next, visit Liguria Bakery, a true North Beach institution that has been making some of the most delicious focaccia in San Francisco since 1911. We’ll continue the tour along Lombard Street until we reach the Alcatraz viewpoint, where we’ll enjoy excellent views of the island as well as nearby Telegraph Hill.
To complete the tour, we’ll head to another viewpoint to admire the unmistakable Golden Gate Bridge. After taking plenty of photos of this famous landmark, we’ll continue to Pier 39 to see its famous sea lions sunbathing, the true stars of the area.
After 1.5 hours, we’ll end the guided tour at Pier 39.
Visit to Alcatraz Island
If you choose this option, at the end of the North Beach tour we’ll provide a ferry ticket for you to travel on your own to Alcatraz Island.
Upon arrival, explore Alcatraz Prison at your own pace with a audio guide in English.
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
If you opt for this experience, after the North Beach tour you’ll enjoy a 1-hour cruise across the Golden Gate Bay. Your booking confirmation will include all the necessary information about the departure time and boarding point for this experience, allowing you to enjoy some of the best views of San Francisco.
SkyStar Observation Wheel
If you select this option, after the North Beach tour you’ll board your gondola and rise to a height of 46 meters (151 feet). From there, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the area. During a ride of more than 10 minutes, you’ll have an unforgettable experience.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Return ferry between San Francisco and Alcatraz (depending on selection)
- Admission to the prison on the island of Alcatraz with an audio guide (depending on selection)
- 1–hour cruise of Golden Gate (depending on selection)
- Admission ticket to the SkyStar Ferris Wheel (depending on selection)
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
We’ll meet in Washington Square, specifically next to the Volunteer Firefighters Memorial, at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. You can check the exact meeting point at the following Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Juw95H5gK7G3Efrt5. We recommend arriving at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.
You’ll recognize the guide by the orange flag with the ExperienceFirst logo.
Important Info
Please keep in mind that a government-issued photo ID is required for every person 18 years and older who books tickets to Alcatraz Island.
Golden Gate Cruise
If you have opted for the tour that includes this cruise, you'll receive an email with all the information necessary. To enjoy this experience, you'll need to redeem the voucher that is in that email at the Blue and Gold Fleet ticket booth, located on Pier 41. You can redeem your voucher at any moment, you do not need to book.
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