San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

San Francisco, US
86% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (152 reviews)

Highlights

  • Guided tour of Ferry Building's local, artisan cuisine
  • Exploring the thrice weekly Farmer's Market
  • Voyage to Alcatraz Island for a self-guided tour
  • Captivating Cellhouse audio tour in Alcatraz
  • Savoring the city's finest fare during the food tour

Meeting Point

We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, underneath the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.

Meeting point

San Francisco, CA 94105 , United States

End point

End Point

We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, underneath the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.

Meeting point

San Francisco, CA 94105 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Ferry Building Marketplace

Meet your industry expert guide in front of the historic steps under the famous Ferry Building clocktower. Your guide will be holding an Edible Excursions tote bag.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Embarcadero Farmer's Market

You'll begin this 90-minute tasting tour inside the Ferry Building Marketplace, where a knowledgable guide/food industry professional leads you on a historic, food-filled journey of the building's local, artisan cuisine and food purveyors.

Duration 60 minutes
3

The Embarcadero

Continue outside the Ferry Building Marketplace as you explore the thrice weekly Farmer's Market. As you stroll, you may see some of the city's most-revered chefs buying fresh produce to serve at their restaurants that evening.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Alcatraz Island

You'll voyage by ferry to one of the city’s most popular attractions, Alcatraz Island, for a self-guided tour of the beautiful island and its history-packed maximum-security prison that has drawn San Francisco Bay Area tourists for decades.

Duration 180 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    All traveler names are required at time of booking. Failure to provide this information will result in cancellation of your tour. All travelers over 18 MUST have photo I.D.
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    Please advise any specific dietary requirements in the "Special Requirements" box at time of booking
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    If excursion fails to meet minimum enrollment (total of 4 guests), Edible Excursions will contact guests 10 days in advance to reschedule or offer a refund.
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    All food tastings are subject to change depending on availability
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    Children 0-4 years are free provided they will not be eating on the food tour. Alcatraz tickets are free for ages 0-4 years
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    Alcatraz ferry tickets departure are typically at 12:30pm. Departure timing may change depending on availability. If this is the case, you will be notified of the new time by Edible Excursions on the day of the tour.
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    Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean
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    Alcatraz is steep and hilly. A moderate amount of walking is involved, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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    You may depart Alcatraz Island at any time; ferries depart every 30-40 minutes
Provided by Edible Excursions

What our experts say

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    Visit the Farmer's Market on Tues, Thurs, or Sat.
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    Try local cheeses at Cowgirl Creamery.
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    Grab lunch at The Slanted Door nearby.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for Alcatraz walking.
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    Check ferry times in advance for Alcatraz.

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