8 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Visit Alcatraz and go on a beer-themed cycling tour through some of the city's hippest neighborhoods. This full-day excursion combines San Francisco's history; a ferry ride to Alcatraz and an audio tour of 'The Rock', with its modern craft brewing scene; a bike tour of the city's breweries and bars. With a local guide and a small group limited to 12 people or less, you'll enjoy personalized attention. Use of a bike and helmet is included, as well as one pint of craft beer.
- San Francisco combo Alcatraz and bike tour
- Enjoy a ferry across the bay to Alcatraz Island
- Explore the former prison on a 2.5-hour audio walking tour
- Discover neighborhoods like the Mission and SOMA during a 3 to 4-hour small-group bike tour limited to 12 people
- Stop to sample craft beer at three breweries or bars, such as 21st Amendment or Southern Pacific Brewing Company
- Learn about San Francisco’s ever-changing urban culture from an informative guide
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Make your way to Pier 33 and board the ferry for the scenic ride to Alcatraz. Be sure to bring a government-issued ID and some layers, as the ride can get chilly. During your 15-minute ride, snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and the city's receding skyline.
Arrive at Alcatraz, a former federal prison that's now a National Park and get a brief orientation to the maximum security facility, which operated from 1934 to 1963. Pick up your 2.5-hour self-guided audio tour, available in ten languages, and start exploring. Listen to commentary from former staff and inmates and learn about the stints that famous inmates like Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone served. When you're finished looking around, hop on the next ferry (ferries depart every thirty minutes) and head back to Pier 33.
Back on the mainland, eat lunch anywhere in the Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf area (own expense). Find your way down to the cycling tour departure point, in the heart of Chinatown.
Embark on a 3 to 4-hour bike tour with a knowledgeable local guide through several of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods. Learn about each neighborhood's history and culture while you stop for beer tastings at three popular watering holes. Bars visited may include Local Brewing Co, Thirsty Bear Brewing, Zeitgest, Southern Pacific Brewing Company, Toronado, Magnolia Brewing Company and 21st Amendment. Your first beer is included; feel free to purchase additional drinks and snacks at any of the stops.
Your tour ends at its departure point.
Arrive at Alcatraz, a former federal prison that's now a National Park and get a brief orientation to the maximum security facility, which operated from 1934 to 1963. Pick up your 2.5-hour self-guided audio tour, available in ten languages, and start exploring. Listen to commentary from former staff and inmates and learn about the stints that famous inmates like Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone served. When you're finished looking around, hop on the next ferry (ferries depart every thirty minutes) and head back to Pier 33.
Back on the mainland, eat lunch anywhere in the Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf area (own expense). Find your way down to the cycling tour departure point, in the heart of Chinatown.
Embark on a 3 to 4-hour bike tour with a knowledgeable local guide through several of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods. Learn about each neighborhood's history and culture while you stop for beer tastings at three popular watering holes. Bars visited may include Local Brewing Co, Thirsty Bear Brewing, Zeitgest, Southern Pacific Brewing Company, Toronado, Magnolia Brewing Company and 21st Amendment. Your first beer is included; feel free to purchase additional drinks and snacks at any of the stops.
Your tour ends at its departure point.
Itinerary
Upon arrival on 'the Rock,' the former federal prison turned national park, hear a brief history of the maximum-security penitentiary, which was in operation on Alcatraz Island from 1934 to 1963. Then embark on a self-guided tour via the provided 2.5-hour audio tour 'Doing Time.'
Stroll through the prison cell-blocks and listen to recorded commentary from former inmates and staff. You'll learn about A-list gangsters such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly, and discover how several prisoners attempted escape. If you wish, you can also explore the historical gardens before returning to Pier 33 on the ferry (departs every 30 minutes).
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
During the 3-4 hour bike tour, your knowledgeable guide shares anecdotes about San Francisco’s history and fills you in on the characteristics of each neighborhood you cycle through, including the artistic side of SoMa, and hip Mission District.
Stop at three popular establishments — breweries, pubs, bars or beer halls — where you can relax and enjoy craft brews while mingling with locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
During the 3-4 hour bike tour, your knowledgeable guide shares anecdotes about San Francisco’s history and fills you in on the characteristics of each neighborhood you cycle through, including the artistic side of SoMa, and hip Mission District.
Stop at three popular establishments — breweries, pubs, bars or beer halls — where you can relax and enjoy craft brews while mingling with locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
Some of the spots you may visit include 21st Amendment, Local Brewing Co, Anchor Brewery, Thirsty Bear Brewing Co, Standard Deviant Brewing, Southern Pacific Brewing Company, Zeitgeist, Toronado or Magnolia Brew Pub.
Your first beer is included, and you can purchase food and more beer at the other stops.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Traveler Tips
- "Incredible visit and tour and would highly recommend to anyone going to San Fran, but book the trip well in advance." See review
- "Considering the price of the overall tour, in my opinion, this is not fare." See review
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Product code: 5530BEERATRAZ
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