Private full-day highlights walking tour with Alcatraz Island

Immerse yourself in the highlights of San Francisco, and discover the infamous history of Alcatraz. On this private tour, you will learn about the city's founding in 1776, when Spanish colonists settled the area during gold-rush fever. See first-hand San Francisco's colorful mix of quaint buildings and modern architecture. At the top of Nob Hill, soak up an extraordinary cityscape at cable car height. Iconic landmarks, such as Golden Gate Bridge, Japantown, the Colt Tower, and the oldest Chinatown in North America. Set on San Francisco's picturesque steep slopes, enjoy a stunning skyline across streets crisscrossed by streetcars, yellow taxis, and jogging trails. Wander through some world-class shopping centered on Union Square, where big-name brands and local stores nestle amongst chic boutiques. At beautiful North Beach, known colloquially as Little Italy, soak up the ambiance of the city’s lively historic Italian-American community.Lastly, Fisherman’s Wharf is home to basking sea lions, jugglers, and mime artists and enjoys striking views across the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. At the ‘dress to character’ ferry, your guide will leave the tour so that you can explore the world’s most infamous island prison: Alcatraz. Your guide will leave you at the dock for Alcatraz, once you are in line. Then, take an audio tour at a leisurely pace to hear tales of notorious felons such as Al-Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud.