Explore Alcatraz Island & San Francisco E-Bike Tour
Visit Alcatraz one day, then ride a 15-mile guided San Francisco e-bike tour
Duration
2 Days
Includes
Alcatraz ferry, audio tour, e-bike
Highlights
Explore Alcatraz Island on your booked date, then join a guided e-bike ride through San Francisco the next day. You’ll tour the former penitentiary with an audio guide and see city neighborhoods with an expert guide.
- Board the ferry from Pier 33 and tour Alcatraz with an award-winning audio guide
- Ride a 15-mile guided e-bike route through North Beach, the Castro, and Haight-Ashbury
- Pass the Ferry Building, Oracle Park, the Design District, and murals in La Mission
- Meet your guide at 2661 Taylor Street and start the bike tour at 11:00 AM the next day
- Keep your e-bike until closing time or return it right after the tour
- Plan for a rental authorization hold starting at $500 per e-bike
What's Included
- Alcatraz Island visit with audio tour
- Round-trip ferry from Pier 33
- Guided e-bike tour
- Full-day electric bike rental
- Helmet
- Lock
- Map
Things to know
Ages 13+ only. Bring ID for the Alcatraz tour, and submit all riders’ names with booking.
Cancellation Policy
All Alcatraz packages are non-refundable once booked. Cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable and charged in full. Alcatraz trips cannot be modified. Bike tour date and time may be rescheduled but are non-refundable.
FAQs
You’ll receive your Alcatraz departure time about 4 days before your reservation date (it’s typically a morning departure).
The guided e-bike tour starts at 11:00 AM the day after your Alcatraz visit.
Submit all riders’ names when you book, and bring ID to present at tour time. Arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes before your departure.
Meeting details
2661 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA US 94133
More about the Ferry Building
The Ferry Building stands as one of San Francisco's most iconic waterfront landmarks, its grand clock tower rising above the Embarcadero and greeting visitors with a sense of timeless Bay Area charm. Built in 1898, the Ferry Building has long been the gateway between the city and the water, and today it serves as a thriving marketplace and meeting point for locals and travelers alike. On this combined Alcatraz and streets of San Francisco tour, the Ferry Building anchors your introduction to the city, offering a vivid first impression of San Francisco's blend of history, architecture, and bayside energy before you set off to explore deeper layers of the city.
As your guided walking tour unfolds, the Ferry Building becomes more than just a backdrop. You will take in the bustle of the Embarcadero, the salty breeze rolling off the bay, and the views stretching toward Alcatraz Island looming in the distance. From here, the contrast between the polished waterfront and the layered neighborhoods of San Francisco comes into focus, setting the stage for the streets, hills, and stories your guide will share. The Ferry Building also offers a window into the city's culinary culture, with its renowned marketplace inside known for artisan producers, fresh local goods, and Bay Area flavors that reflect Northern California's rich food traditions.
This experience is perfect for first-time visitors who want a meaningful overview of San Francisco, history lovers drawn to the infamous Alcatraz, and curious travelers who appreciate walking tours that connect landmarks like the Ferry Building to the broader story of the city. Couples, solo explorers, and families looking to skip the guesswork will find the route both informative and atmospheric. Standing near the Ferry Building, with the bay on one side and the city climbing the hills on the other, you will feel exactly why San Francisco captures the imagination, and why this tour is such a memorable way to begin discovering it.
