Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio.
You’ll also enjoy views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and hidden gems your guide has in store for you as you walk the colorful streets of SF’s “Little Italy.”
After a visit to Pier 39 — adorably overrun with sea lions — your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, you can tour the prison with y...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 9 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 9 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
Professional SF guide
Guided tour of North Beach
Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
Optional upgrade to Night Tour
Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included
Food or Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
600 Columbus Ave
We’ll meet at Washington Square, beside the Volunteer Firemen Memorial located at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with ExperienceFirst on it.
Return
Pier 33
Concludes at Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz Ticket + Ferry with North Beach Walking Tour + Options
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Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Admire the vintage lampposts and Coit Tower in the distance. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to see its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio.
You’ll also enjoy views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and hidden gems your guide has in store for you as you walk the colorful streets of SF’s “Little Italy.”
After a visit to Pier 39 — adorably overrun with sea lions — your guide will walk you to your cruise departing for Alcatraz. Once there, you can tour the prison with y...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 9 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 9 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Optional upgrade for SkyStar Wheel ticket
Professional SF guide
Guided tour of North Beach
Optional upgrade for one-hour Blue & Gold bay cruise
Optional upgrade to Night Tour
Cruise to Alcatraz to see the prison, gardens, and exhibits with multi-lingual audio guide included
Food or Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
600 Columbus Ave
We’ll meet at Washington Square, beside the Volunteer Firemen Memorial located at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with ExperienceFirst on it.
Return
Pier 33
Concludes at Alcatraz Landing
Itinerary
1
Washington Square
Stroll through a central North Beach gathering place and learn how the park served as temporary housing after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Today, it offers open green space and classic views of the surrounding architecture.
15 minutes
2
SS. Peter and Paul Church
Visit one of North Beach’s most recognizable landmarks and step inside to see its Italian marble altar and elegant interior. Hear stories of the church’s celebrity connections to Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.
15 minutes
3
Liguria Bakery
This North Beach institution has been making exceptional focaccia bread since 1911. With a simple recipe and creative flavors, it’s a neighborhood favorite, and locals know to get here early. Learn about a slice of SF’s “Little Italy” here — and go inside if it’s open!
15 minutes
4
San Francisco Bay
Optional upgrade: Bay cruise.
One-hour bay cruise to enjoy after your tour giving you great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your ticket is valid until the end of the year.
5
Lombard Street
Take in an unexpected viewpoint of the famously crooked street, and learn why it was engineered this way in the early 1900s. Snap a photo of its tight curves and surrounding cityscape.
10 minutes
6
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
7
Alcatraz Island
Self-guided tour with audio guide.
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.
2 hours and 30 minutes
8
SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
Optional upgrade: SkyStar Wheel
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. Select the Skystar ticket option to enjoy this attraction any time after your tour.
