Alcatraz Ticket with San Francisco E-Bike Rental

Pedal the Golden Gate Bridge, then explore Alcatraz's cell house on your own.

This San Francisco tour combines an official Alcatraz Island ticket with e-bike rental, letting you ride the city's hills without strain and tour the former prison at your own pace. The audio guide covers the cell house where Al Capone and Robert Stroud were held. You can start biking as early as 9:00am and visit Alcatraz in the afternoon, or reverse the order. The e-bike rental includes a helmet, lock and route recommendations.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore San Francisco by e-bike and Alcatraz

• Start e-bike ride at 9:00am
• Ride across Golden Gate Bridge
• Bike through Golden Gate Park
• Visit Alcatraz Island
• Take self-guided Alcatraz audio tour
• Explore prison cell house

The experience

The e-bike handles San Francisco's steep grades, so you can cover more ground without the exhaustion of pedaling uphill. Most riders head across the Golden Gate Bridge to the waterfront town of Sausalito or loop through Golden Gate Park, following the route recommendations that come with your rental. You're on your own schedule: start riding whenever you want in the morning, and the bike is yours for the duration you need.

Alcatraz comes with an official ticket and the award-winning "Doing Time" audio tour, which walks you through the cell house at your own pace. You'll see the cells where notorious inmates were held and hear the history without a guide talking over your shoulder. The self-guided format means you can linger on the stories that grab you and move through the rest at speed. Timed entry is included, so you pick your afternoon slot when you book.

The e-bike rental includes a helmet, lock and route suggestions so you're not figuring out where to go. Children from age 4 can join, and the rental location is accessible by public transit. You're free to split the day however it works: ride first and tour the island later, or reverse it. The whole experience is designed around your timing, not a group's schedule.

What’s included

• Official Alcatraz Island ticket with self-guided audio tour in five languages.
• e-bike rental with helmet and lock.
• route recommendations for Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Golden Gate Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:20

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Out Spoken Bike Rentals

Is this one for you?You control both the pace and the order: ride first and tour Alcatraz in the afternoon, or visit the island in the morning and bike the city later. This works best if you want to explore on your own terms without waiting for a group or following a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I ride the e-bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito?

Yes. The Golden Gate Bridge crossing to Sausalito is the most popular e-bike route from San Francisco, and it's included in the route recommendations that come with your rental.

What's included in the Alcatraz audio tour?

The award-winning "Doing Time" audio guide is included with your ticket. It covers the cell house and the stories of inmates like Al Capone and Robert Stroud, and you can listen in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese.

When can I start riding the e-bike?

You can start as early as 9:00am. Since you're on your own schedule, you pick the time that works for you and visit Alcatraz later in the afternoon, or do it the other way around.

Is the e-bike rental suitable for steep hills?

Yes. The e-bike is designed to handle San Francisco's steep grades without the strain of pedaling uphill, so you can see more of the city in less time.

What comes with the e-bike rental?

The rental includes the e-bike itself, a helmet, a lock and route recommendations for popular rides like the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park.