--- title: "Alcatraz Bike Rental Tickets: Ferry + 1-Hour Bike" date: 2026-10-27 canonical: https://ticketsalcatraz.com/tours/alcatraz-bike-rental-tickets/ --- # Alcatraz Tour with Bike Rental Tickets - Ticket price: From 92 USD per person (Prices checked 2026-10-27, prices may vary) - Duration: 4 hours - Best for: Alcatraz plus a 1-hour bike rental in the city - Combo tours - Check availability: https://www.getyourguide.com/san-francisco-l61/san-francisco-alcatraz-island-tour-with-bike-rental-t259782/?partner_id=D7H7I6M&cmp=ticketsalcatraz_com_agent_markdown (GetYourGuide · This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.) - ★ Round-trip Alcatraz ferry and self-guided cellhouse audio tour - ★ 1-hour bike rental with helmet and lock included - ★ Popular route rides across the Golden Gate Bridge toward Sausalito - ★ Optional upgrade to a full-day or electric bike rental - ★ Audio guide available in ten languages ## Our take This one is for travelers who want to keep moving after Alcatraz instead of heading straight back to the hotel. An hour isn't long on a bike, but it's enough to get a taste of the ride across the Golden Gate Bridge if you start promptly. The catch: an hour runs out fast once you factor in getting the bike fitted and finding your route, so if you actually want to ride all the way to Sausalito and back, plan to pay the day-rental upgrade rather than relying on the included hour alone. **Alcatraz tickets** with a bike rental included pair the standard ferry and self-guided cellhouse audio tour with a 1-hour bike rental back in the city, helmet and lock included, so you can roll straight from the ferry landing into a ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge instead of planning a separate rental. ## What does the Alcatraz bike rental ticket include? Your ticket covers the round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island, admission valued at roughly USD 48, a multilingual audio guide for the cellhouse tour, and a 1-hour bike rental with a helmet and lock included. Hotel transfers, meals, and damage insurance on the bike are not part of the price. ## What should you expect from the bike portion? After your Alcatraz visit, you'll head to the bike rental location near Union Square, where staff help you pick a route based on how much time you have left. The most popular ride among guests is heading across the Golden Gate Bridge toward Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for an extra charge if you'd rather not ride back. ## Is the Alcatraz bike rental combo worth it? Yes, if you're the type of traveler who likes to stay active and would rent a bike anyway. Bundling it with Alcatraz saves a separate booking and a bit of money compared to renting on the spot. It's a weaker fit if an hour feels too short for what you have in mind. The included hour covers a quick loop, not the full round trip to Sausalito and back, so upgrade to a full-day or electric bike rental if that longer ride is the plan. ## Who should book this combo? Cyclists and active travelers who want to combine Alcatraz with time outdoors on the same day, especially anyone curious about riding across the Golden Gate Bridge without committing to a full-day bike tour booking. ## How much does the Alcatraz bike rental ticket cost? Prices start around $92 per adult. Upgrading the included hour to a full day costs about USD 20 more, or about USD 45 more for an electric bike, both paid directly with the rental provider. ## Getting to pickup and the bike shop Ticket and Alcatraz ferry pickup is at 571 Post Street, and the bike rental starts from a shop near Union Square. Bring a passport or driver's license, since ID is required to rent the bike, along with a credit card for the deposit. ## Insider tips for this combo Do the Alcatraz portion first thing in the morning so your bike hour isn't squeezed at the end of a tiring day, and start riding toward the Golden Gate Bridge immediately rather than browsing the city first if you want to actually reach the bridge within the hour. Dress for wind, since the bridge crossing is one of the breeziest stretches in the city, and leave bulky luggage at your hotel since bags aren't allowed on the bike portion. ## How does this compare to other active Alcatraz combos? If cycling all the way to Sausalito and back is the real goal, the [Alcatraz tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito](https://ticketsalcatraz.com/tours/alcatraz-muir-woods-tour-tickets/) covers Sausalito by van instead, with more time there but no bike. For a city tour instead of a bike ride after Alcatraz, see the [Alcatraz city highlights tour](https://ticketsalcatraz.com/tours/alcatraz-city-tour-tickets/). ## What's included - ✓ Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island - ✓ Alcatraz Island admission - ✓ Multilingual Alcatraz Cellhouse audio guide - ✓ 1-hour bike rental with helmet and lock - ✗ Hotel transfers - ✗ Meals - ✗ Bike damage insurance ## Route and itinerary 1. **Check in at 571 Post Street**: Collect your Alcatraz ferry ticket at the pickup office on Post Street before heading to Pier 33. 2. **Ferry to Alcatraz Island**: Board the ferry at Pier 33 and cross San Francisco Bay to the island, with views of the skyline along the way. 3. **Self-guided Cellhouse Audio Tour**: Follow the multilingual audio tour through the cell blocks, learning the stories of former inmates and guards, before heading back to the ferry. 4. **Pick up your rental bike**: After returning to the city, head to the bike rental shop near Union Square to collect your bike, helmet, and lock, and get route advice from the staff. 5. **Ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge**: Use your included hour to ride the popular route toward the Golden Gate Bridge. Riders with more time can continue into Sausalito and return by ferry for an extra charge. 6. **Return your bike**: Bring the bike, helmet, and lock back to the rental shop at the end of your hour, or arrange an upgrade if you'd like to keep riding. ## FAQs ### Is the ferry to Alcatraz included with the bike rental ticket? Yes, the round-trip ferry and Alcatraz admission are included along with the 1-hour bike rental, helmet, and lock. ### Can I ride all the way to Sausalito in the included hour? An hour is tight for the full round trip. Most guests ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge and either turn back or upgrade to a longer rental if they want to continue into Sausalito. ### How much does the Alcatraz bike rental combo cost? Prices start around $92 per adult, with optional upgrades to a full-day or electric bike rental paid directly with the rental provider. ### Where do I pick up the rental bike? At a bike shop near Union Square, after you return from your Alcatraz ferry trip. ### What do I need to bring to rent the bike? A passport or driver's license for ID, plus a credit card for the rental deposit. ### Can I bring my dog on this tour? Assistance dogs are allowed. Other pets are not permitted.