San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Chinatown Walking Tour

San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Chinatown Walking Tour

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Visit two of San Francisco's most iconic areas. Explore Alcatraz where the nation's most infamous spent their days. Then take a guided walking tour of the unique and vibrant Chinatown neighborhood.

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Highlights

Visit Alcatraz Island and take an included cell house audio tour
Take a ferry ride across scenic San Francisco Bay
Explore vibrant Chinatown with a local expert
Discover the many shops and restaurants and see the famous Dragon Gates

Description

Explore two icons of San Francisco with this exciting bundle. Alcatraz Island Hop aboard a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island, a former federal penitentiary now operated by the National Park Service. Known to the world as “The Rock,” the prison was famous for housing such inmates as Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud. Listen in with a 45-minute cell house audio tour available in 11 languages. Hear stories from inmates themselves, as well as other former residents of the island. Step inside a prison cell and get a feel for what life was actually like during that infamous era. Return back to San Francisco at your own leisure; ferry boats return to San Francisco every 30-40 minutes. Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown Experience the charm of San Francisco's Chinatown with a 60-minute guided walking tour. Stroll through this iconic historic neighborhood and marvel at the stunning Dragon Gates, bustling markets, and the vibrant blend of historical and contemporary culture. Led by an expert guide, this tour offers fascinating insights into the area's rich history and highlights must-see locations for any visitor. Stay after the tour to try the city's best Asian cuisine, explore the many shops and bazaars, or even visit a traditional temple.

Includes

Alcatraz Island entry ticket Alcatraz ferry ticket Alcatraz Island audio guide Guided walking tour of Chinatown

Important Information

Exchange your voucher at the Big Bus Visitors Center (Fisherman's Wharf, 99 Jefferson St) at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled Alcatraz date to be informed of your Alcatraz ferry time and receive your Hop-on Hop-off tickets. The Chinatown walking tour departs at 1:00 PM from 329 Columbus Ave