Available as a bonus with all Alcatraz Combos...

and with Big Bus 1 Day Classic Hop-On/Hop-Off or Big Bus 2 Day Deluxe Hop-On/Hop-Off.

Compare Chinatown at $35 and up.

No reservations needed. Just present your Voucher (as a print-out or on your phone).

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1-Hour Chinatown Walking Tour:

Built up around what was the original town square of the village of Yerba Buena that was later renamed San Francisco, Chinatown is a delight for history lovers and contemporary fans of the colorful and the unique.

See the crowded and bustling open-air meat and produce markets of Stockton Street; visit side alleyways that will take you back in time; and discover lions, dragons, pagoda roofs, and dangling lantern along Grant Street.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Some uphill walking is involved. Tour departs from the Southeast corner of Union Square, at Geary and Powell Streets. 

Walking Tour Directions

April – October @ 11:00am & 1:00pm

and

November – March @ 1:00pm

EVENING DEPARTURE ROUND TRIP ALCATRAZ CRUISES FERRY TO ALCATRAZ ISLAND INCLUDING CELL HOUSE AUDIO TOUR

Official Tour and Travel Partner of Alcatraz Cruises 

NOT SOLD SEPARATELY • SOLD ONLY AS PART OF A TOUR PACKAGE

Alcatraz Night Tour Face Value = $47.30 Adults, $46.25 Juniors (12-17), $44.00 Seniors (62+), $28.00 Kids (5-11), Free (0-4).

Please arrive 30 minutes early. No Hotel Pickup.Your tour begins with a 10-15 minute boat trip from Pier 33. Expect your stay on Alcatraz Island to last 1.5 to 2 or 2.5 Hours. Boats return every 30 minutes.

All adults 18+ years old are required to present a government-issued photo ID to pick up tickets.

The Night Tour Expands the Alcatraz Experience:

• This 3 hour round trip puts you inside America’s most infamous prison.
• A Guided ferry trip circles the island before docking. From the boat you’ll see hidden spots used for attempted escapes, and prison structures unreachable by foot.
• Limited tickets makes this less crowded than the standard day tour
• Upon docking, your visit will be less crowded than tours at midday, and you’ll be led up the hill to the Cellhouse itself, hosted by an experienced docent. You will stop along the way to discover the island’s history, from before the U.S. Civil War to family life of the prison staff.
• For guests unable to make the climb, a tram is available, although it would miss the docent tour.
• You will go through the Cellhouse at your own pace. The award-winning audio headset tour is included. Available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
• You’ll see solitary confinement cells, and hear dramatic stories from actual prisoners and correctional officers who lived or worked on Alcatraz.
• Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how Frank Morris and 2 others made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.”
• Stop at the bookstore, or walk through the recreation yard.
• Special Park Programs and a history video produced by the Discovery Channel are available during the evening.
• Fantastic views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco Bay are free!

• The Bridge is most impressive when seen from below
• Easy 1-hour tour
• Stable 300-passenger boat makes for smooth sailing
• Departures from 10:00 am daily, every 30-45 minutes, see schedule here
• Snack bar, restrooms, and indoor and outdoor decks
• Full bar on board – make it cocktail hour!
• Fabulous skyline views of Fort Mason, Marina Green, Pacific Heights, Presidio and Historic Ft. Point, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and points around the SF Bay
• Learn all about the sites with the included audio headset tour or simply enjoy the scenic ride – move around the boat at your leisure
• Ticket valid for any sailing within 365 days from your date of purchase
• Even on a sunny day the wind can be strong and the Pacific Ocean moisture can feel cool, so seasonally appropriate layered clothing is recommended