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Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour & Optional Cruise

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Highlights

  • Explore Fisherman’s Wharf – one of the city’s most vibrant areas.
  • Hear about the history of San Francisco through the expert live guide.
  • Get up close to the Golden Gate Bridge with a bay cruise (if selected).
  • Take a cruise to Alcatraz Island and visit the former prison (if selected).

Overview

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is one of the city’s most family-orientated areas. Filled with shops, restaurants, and attractions, this area is a popular tourist destination, especially due to its wonderful waterfront location.

On this guided walking tour, you’ll be able to roam Fisherman’s Wharf whilst hearing fascinating stories and facts as you explore. Learn about how San Francisco transformed into the city it is today as you admire breathtaking views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

Beginning at the north end of Fisherman’s Wharf, walk part of the Barbary Coast Trail before heading to Pier 39 and continuing along the Embarcadero Promenade. Bring your camera along to snap some beautiful photos of your surroundings!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Select the San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise for a relaxing ride on the bay with stunning views. At the end of your walking tour, the guide will show you how to find your boat. Taking you closeup to the Golden Gate bridge, this experience will be one to remember!

Alcatraz

Choose the Alcatraz option to visit the famous island and former prison. Providing you with roundtrip cruise tickets, embark on a self-guided tour of the island and explore freely. At the end of your walking tour, the guide will show you how to find your boat. Upon your return from the island, you will end up back at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Inclusions

  • 90-minute walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Golden Gate Bay Cruise (if selected)
  • Entry to Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry tickets (if selected)

Exclusions

  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup

Additional information

Days of Operation: Daily

Start Time: 9:30am

Meeting point: Corner of Beach and Hyde Street across from Buena Vista Café (2765 Hyde St)
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat or blue jacket that says, 'Experience First'.
Free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours prior to scheduled tour.
Free cancellation and amendments up to 5 days prior to Alcatraz tour.
Our tour of Fisherman’s Wharf includes a mile of walking at a moderate pace.
If you have chosen the Alcatraz option, an audio guide, accessible via your smartphone, is available. The National Park Service only allows one official provider to offer cruises to the island. After your Fisherman’s Wharf Walking tour, which covers some Alcatraz history, your guide will show you where to find your cruise.
If have chosen the Golden Gate Bay Cruise option, it will include a bay cruise with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, skyline, and more. Your guide will help you find your boat.
Our tours go on rain or shine, so please check the weather forecast before you go. If we have to cancel due to severe weather conditions, we will give you the option to reschedule or get a full refund.