1–8 hours
Guided in English
Mobile ticket

Highlights

On your selected date, depart Pier 33 for your official Alcatraz visit, including round-trip ferry and the award-winning audio tour. The next day, join a guided bike tour from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito. Enjoy coastal paths, photo stops, and scenic viewpoints along the way. Return by ferry (For extra fees) or keep riding longer.

Inclusions

What's included

Round-trip ferry and Alcatraz admission ticket, including a 2.5-hour self-guided audio tour
3-hour guided bike tour with an expert local guide.
Helmet, lock, and map
Full-Day bike rental after the tour
Self-guided audio walking tour available in multiple languages

What's not

Food and drinks
Optional gratuities for the tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional midway bike drop-off for an extra fees
Ferry tickets from Sausalito (Folks may return to San Francisco by riding back)
Optional electric bike upgrade available – $45 fee

Itinerary

On Day 1, embark on a historic journey to Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world’s most infamous federal prisons. Board the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz, which is available in multiple languages. Explore the eerie, abandoned prison cells, learn about daring escape attempts, and dive into the history of Alcatraz as a military fort, penitentiary, and Native American occupation site. You can take as much time as you like exploring the island, while enjoying panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge.
3 hAdmission included
On day 2, begin your guided bike tour at bustling Fisherman's Wharf near the cable car turnaround on Taylor street in San Francisco, where you'll hop aboard your bikes and start your ride! Safety equipment is included and this easy ride is appropriate for all ages and skill levels, so the whole family can join in the fun!
10 min
Aquatic Park, just a few blocks away from Fisherman's Wharf, provides beautiful views of the San Francisco waterfront.See the iconic views of Ghiradelli Square, the Hyde Street piers, and the neighborhood Russian Hill.
5 min
See the former military fort, Fort Mason. Now a recreation center for local artistic events, fairs, and gourmet street food affairs.
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You will ride past all of the yachts and see the beautiful landscapes and Golden Gate Bridge views Crissy Field has to offer.
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Admire the grand Palace of Fine Arts, which was built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The structure has been restored, and today hosts concerts and events.
10 min
Listen to the sounds of the oceans as you ride by Crissy Field.
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Ride alongside some of San Francisco's many piers and Crissy Field, with its stunning vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge. See the beautiful wetlands as you ride along the Golden Gate Promenade
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Enjoy a coffee or take a quick restroom break
10 min
Last stop for pictures and restrooms before crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge!
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Bike across the span of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge!
20 min
Take beautiful photos of the bridge and the city of San Francisco once you've crossed the 2 mile Golden Gate Bridge!
5 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.4

Ratings come from 85 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Departure point for your bike tour (will be held the day after to your Alcatraz Tour): 2661 Taylor Street. All guests must arrive at least 45 minutes before tour departure time.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 25 travellers
Operated by: Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water and sunscreen are recommended; dress in layers as weather is likely to change quickly
The date you book is the date you will visit Alcatraz Island.
After confirming your booking, you will be given a precise Alcatraz departure time. Once on the island, guests may leave at any time as ferries depart every 30 to 40 minutes; the last departing ferry is usually 6:30pm.
The Alcatraz date cannot be adjusted after booking

How it compares in San Francisco

Its from-price is close to the median of the 999 experiences we list in San Francisco.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 135 of 999.

About San Francisco

San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.

The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.

Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.

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