If you're looking for a convenient way to see the sights on San Francisco's waterfront, this walking tour is the perfect fit. Follow your guide to top attractions including Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, and Ghirardelli Square. History fans can enjoy a quick look at the cable cars, and the USS Pampanito, a WWII submarine. This package also include Alcatraz Island tickets, with an optional upgrade to ride the SkyStar Ferris wheel.
Explore San Francisco’s historic waterfront on this walking tour
Learn about San Francisco’s history from your guide
Visit Alcatraz Island, and upgrade to ride on the glittering SkyStar
Enjoy convenient morning departure, so you have the afternoon to explore
What To Expect
Aquatic Park
On the northern waterfront, Aquatic Park offers a scenic viewpoint of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more. Get ready for some picture-perfect photos.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ghirardelli Square
Known for its iconic chocolate factory turned shopping and dining destination, Ghirardelli Square is scenic and inviting. Here, you’ll learn how the popular chocolatier began in San Francisco.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman’s Wharf
The lively Fisherman’s Wharf Waterfront is full of seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, and sometimes even street performers. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay as you walk with your guide.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barbary Coast Trail
Walk part of this trail to travel through San Francisco’s history. There are plaques along the way, but your guide brings the stories to life, explaining this area’s once notorious past.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Musee Mecanique
Walk inside this vintage museum filled with over 200 penny arcade games, automated instruments, and strange contraptions. Your guide may even show you some of them in action!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pier 39
The pier is best known for the sea lions who enjoy basking in the sun on floating docks. Your guide will tell you why they’re here while you snap selfies with these adorable whiskered mammals.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hyde Street Pier
Check out the historic ships at this pier to discover more of SF’s maritime history and see another side of this popular waterfront.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Embarcadero
Running along the eastern waterfront, the Embarcadero might be San Francisco’s prettiest promenade. As you explore, enjoy spectacular waterfront views and look for local sights like the art deco streetcars.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alcatraz Island
Enjoy a quick cruise over to the infamous island to see this former fort turned prison turned national park. Your ticket includes a self-guided visit to all the exhibits, gardens, and the cellhouse with an audio guide to provide a richer context to your tour.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
Enjoy a ride in your glass-enclosed gondola for sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the surrounding city from 150 feet in the air. Your ticket is included with this tour.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Include
Guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf
Professional SF guide who shares the history of the SF waterfront plus travel tips
Visit inside the vintage Musée Mécanique
Ticket for a private glass gondola in the 150-foot-tall SkyStar Wheel
Stops at Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Barbary Coast Trail, and more
Views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
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Food or Drinks
Gratuities