2-Day Alcatraz & 15-Mile San Francisco E-Bike Tour
Pair Alcatraz's audio tour with a guided e-bike ride across San Francisco
Duration
2 Days
Includes
Alcatraz ferry, audio tour, e-bike
Highlights
Discover Alcatraz Island independently, then explore more of San Francisco by electric bike the next day. Combine prison history with a guided city ride supported by electric assist.
- Discover the former federal penitentiary through an award-winning audio tour
- Ride a 15-mile electric bike route through San Francisco neighborhoods
- Learn local history and cultural stories from your guide
- Extend your city time by keeping the e-bike until closing time
Itinerary
1st Day - Alcatraz Island (3 hours):
- Ferry ride from Pier 33 with scenic bay views
- Self-guided exploration of the island
- Historic prison visit and exhibits
2nd Day - Guided Bike Tour with Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours (3-4 hours):
- Meet your guide at 📍 2661 Taylor Street TOUR CENTER in Fisherman’s Wharf
- Bike fitting and safety orientation
- Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront
- Coit Tower
- Washington Square Park (photo stop)
- Transamerica Pyramid
- Ferry Building (photo stop)
- Embarcadero scenic ride
- Oracle Park (photo stop)
- Clarion Alley (street art stop)
- Mission Dolores Park (short stop)
- Alamo Square (Painted Ladies photo stop)
- Civic Center Plaza (photo stop)
- Return to 📍 2661 Taylor Street
Additional neighborhoods include North Beach, South of Market, Mission District, Castro, and Polk Gulch.:
What's Included
- Official Alcatraz Island visit
- Round-trip ferry from Pier 33
- Award-winning audio tour
- Guided e-bike tour
- Full-day electric bike rental
- Helmet, lock, and map
Important details
- Ages 13+ only
- The Alcatraz visit takes place on your booked date; the bike tour begins at 11 AM the following day
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your ferry departure and bike-tour check-in
- Alcatraz departure time is provided before your tour
- Bring ID for the Alcatraz tour
- Requires comfort riding in urban traffic
- Sign a liability waiver before riding; riders under 18 require a parent or legal guardian at check-in
- A credit card is required for a $500 authorization per e-bike, held until rental equipment is safely returned
Cancellation Policy
Alcatraz packages are non-refundable once booked. Cancellations and no-shows are charged in full. Alcatraz trip dates cannot be modified; bike tour dates and times may be rescheduled but remain non-refundable.
Product ID: 56KBQB
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
Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco
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.
Related locations
Alcatraz Island
Admission includedStanding on the windswept dock as the ferry pulls away from Pier 33, the silhouette of Alcatraz Island grows sharper against the gray-green waters of San Francisco Bay. The island's bleached cellhouse crowns a rocky outcrop surrounded by cold, churning currents that once made escape nearly impossible. Alcatraz Island rewards the curious with peeling paint, rusting iron, and the particular silence of a place that has held soldiers, inmates, and activists within its walls.
