San Francisco Alcatraz Visit and Lunch Experience
Visit Alcatraz Island and Enjoy Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square in San Francisco
CA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Alcatraz Island from San Francisco's Pier 33
- • Enjoy a 3 to 5 Hour Alcatraz Experience with Lunch Credit
- • Experience the Best of San Francisco Dining After Your Tour
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the intrigue and history of Alcatraz Island with the thrilling Inside Alcatraz Tour, complete with a delightful lunch credit at Fisherman's Wharf. This unique adventure offers a chance to explore one of America’s most notorious former prisons, allowing visitors to step inside the legendary cell house and immerse themselves in stories of infamous inmates and daring escape attempts. It's a perfect day out whether you're a local or visiting San Francisco for the first time!
Your journey begins with a ferry ride from the bustling Pier 33, cruising across the bay to the iconic Alcatraz Island. Upon arrival, guests can enjoy an audio tour inside the cell house, narrated by former inmates and guards, which brings the haunting history of the island to life. After exploring the notorious prison, return to the mainland at your leisure, using any ferry departing every half hour. Following your adventure, take advantage of a same-day food credit at a selected restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf, where a variety of options await to satisfy any appetite.
This Inside Alcatraz Tour, topped off with a delicious lunch experience, makes a fantastic gift for friends, family, or anyone interested in history and adventure. It's an unforgettable way to create lasting memories while indulging in the vibrant culinary scene of San Francisco. Surprise a loved one with this extraordinary outing, and they’ll surely thank you for the experience of a lifetime!
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Experience Overview:
Inside Alcatraz Tour Including Fisherman's Wharf Lunch CreditGo inside Alcatraz then relax with friends for lunch after your Alcatraz visit at a Wharf food location assigned by us. Guests can also upgrade their package to a selection that better suits their needs! (Note: Guests do not have lunch on Alcatraz island)
Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz Cruises ferry time to the island to go inside the main cell house. Experience the cell house audio tour and return on any boat you desire. Once back in SF guests can enjoy a same-day food credit option per person off your bill to one prechosen family chain dining restaurant located in Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square. Various food denominations cater to all crowds and food preferences!
Fisherman's Wharf: (located 5-10 minutes from Alcatraz Pier 33)
Bubba Gump,
McCormick Kulettos (dinner only)
Hard Rock Cafe
Applebees
Boudin Bistro
Union Square: (located 15-20 minutes from Pier 33)
Cheesecake Factory
Morton's Fine Dining (dinner only)
Mastros Fine Dining (dinner only)
Meeting Point
San Francisco Pier 33 - Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Pier 33 - Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
Alcatraz Cruise departs from Pier 33. Instructions will be sent 1/3 days prior to your tour date.
What's included:
- We will assign a random time slot to start as early as 8:40am or as late as 7pm (based on inventory)
- Alcatraz Cell House and Audio Tour Included (non refundable value)
- Please review restaurants prior to booking to ensure the option selected best suits your party
- Alcatraz entry: including round trip ferry ride, entry time assigned ($45.50 value/$27 Child))
- Food credit - Fisherman's Wharf vendor of our choosing (no special requests)
Not included:
- Transportation from hotels
- Guest pays all voucher excess food bill/taxes/gratuities of total bill. Expires same day
- Guests do not choose their Alcatraz time slot nor selected food vendor
What to expect:
Duration: between 3 hours and 5 hours
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, 94133, California
Package includes:
• Round trip ferry boat access to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
• Alcatraz self guided audio tour downloadable on your phone
• No substitutions or future date use. Guests pay the difference of tip/tax/gratuity.
Alcatraz will assign you a time to depart the Pier 33 Landing. You will take the short 15 minute boat road to experience Alcatraz Island. Stay as long as you would like and return on any ferry boat each half hour.
Alcatraz portion provided by a third party company as a package. Restaurant of choice is only the food provider and does not handle any guest service issues on this package.
NOTE: We do not accept any requests for food (i.e Vegan/kosher/etc) and is subject only to whatever is on the menu. We will not offer refunds for any requests or items not on the menu.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Orders confirmed within 24 hours.: the time of Alcatraz departure time will be sent by additional email 1-2 days prior to Alcatraz date. RECHECK VIATOR EMAIL FOR ADDITIONAL ALCATRAZ VOUCHERS! Do not plan Alcatraz same day as flight.
No refunds; exchanges; or cancellations on any Alcatraz related item
No refunds based on the chosen restaraunt of the day. It is final.
Your Viator Voucher is not your Alcatraz admission ticket. Tickets bundles exceed market value.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
Organized by
The Tour Store LLC
Product SKU: US-9028-0006
Google Business Profile: The Tour Store LLC
What People Are Saying
Overall, customer reviews for the Alcatraz tour highlight an engaging and informative experience that leaves participants feeling satisfied and enriched. Many praised the excellent audio tour and beautiful ferry ride, which added depth to the historical context of the visit. The flexibility of booking last-minute tickets was a major perk, especially when direct admission was sold out. Positive mentions of the dining options, particularly at Bubba Gump, contributed to the overall value, despite some complaints about chain restaurant vouchers. While some noted higher prices for the convenience of late bookings, the majority felt it was well worth it for such a memorable experience. If you're looking for a compelling mix of history, scenic views, and a seamless tour, this Alcatraz experience comes highly recommended!
Experience Highlights
Informative Audio Tour... Stunning Views... Great Family Experience... Last-Minute Availability... Friendly Service... Memorable Day... Quick Boat Rides... Delicious Lunch Options... Well-Organized Tour... Rich History...
San Francisco Alcatraz Visit and Lunch Experience
CA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Alcatraz Island from San Francisco's Pier 33
- • Enjoy a 3 to 5 Hour Alcatraz Experience with Lunch Credit
- • Experience the Best of San Francisco Dining After Your Tour
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