Alcatraz Tours

Take a guided walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, and enjoy a round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island with a self-guided tour of the historic prison.

Walk along the waterfront and see top sights like the sea lions colony at Pier 39 and the old-school arcade games at Musée Mécanique.

Listen as your local guide shares fun stories about the Gold Rush, cable cars, and San Francisco’s colorful past.

Ride the ferry across San Francisco Bay and take in views of the skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.

Explore Alcatraz Island on your own with a multilingual audio guide that brings the prison’s history and former inmates and guards to life.

This combo includes a San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tour and a ferry trip with entry to the iconic and historic Alcatraz Island.

Discover the city on an open-top bus with audio in 7 languages, covering landmarks like Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman’s Wharf.

Hop off and explore at your own pace, with buses running every 15 minutes and a free app to track live arrivals for smooth sightseeing.

Your pass throws in extras! Visit the Aquarium By The Bay, set off on a sunset tour, explore Chinatown on a digital walking tour & rent a bike to see the sights.

Ferry to Alcatraz and explore the infamous former prison with an immersive audio guide featuring gripping tales by former inmates and officers.

Set sail from Pier 39 on a 90-minute San Francisco Bay cruise that fully circles Alcatraz Island while sharing dramatic stories of prison life and daring escape attempts.

Experience a sightseeing cruise that combines iconic San Francisco scenery with fascinating Alcatraz storytelling, all without needing to disembark on the island.

Enjoy rare full-perimeter views of Alcatraz from the water, offering perspectives that most standard island tours and ferry rides do not include.

Cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and sail past Angel Island State Park while taking in panoramic views of the bay and surrounding landmarks.

Listen to immersive multilingual audio narration through your own Wi-Fi-enabled device as chilling tales and prison lore unfold throughout the journey.

Experience a 1-hour cruise of the San Francisco Bay with panoramic views of the city’s coastal landmarks, enhanced by audio commentary in 10 languages.

Cruise directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, offering exceptional vantage points for photography.

Navigate around the historic Alcatraz Island while engaging with detailed narration about its storied past.

Observe the occasional local marine wildlife such as sea lions, dolphins, pelicans, and, if you're lucky, a humpback whale!

Did you know? You can sail close enough to Alcatraz Island to spot the old prison buildings that once held Al Capone!

Sail aboard a dreamy 2-hour sunset cruise and watch San Francisco unfold from a unique vantage point—from the shimmering waters of the bay.

Glide beneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, circle the infamous Alcatraz Island, and soak in sweeping views of the iconic city skyline.

Choose your moment: If you’re on a summer cruise, toast to the golden hour as the sky bursts into vivid orange hues; if you’re on a winter cruise, embrace the twilight hour as the skylines light up and the nightlife comes alive.

Purchase a light bite and a beverage from the bar, as the background music sets the perfect laid-back vibe.

Enjoy a round-trip ferry ride from San Francisco’s Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline.

Enjoy full access to Alcatraz Island, including the historic Cellhouse with a compelling audio tour featuring real stories from former inmates and guards.

Wander at your own pace through iconic spots like the Recreation Yard, Sallyport, Eagle Plaza, and the haunting ruins of the Warden’s House.

Discover exhibits that highlight the Native American occupation and which place Alcatraz’s prison legacy in the broader context of mass incarceration in the US.

Join optional interpretive walks led by National Park staff, and navigate with your complimentary Discovery Guide map and interpretive signs.

Want to make your visit even more special? You can choose a ranger-led night tour or go behind the scenes with an exclusive guided experience.

Enjoy a half-day guided trip from San Francisco, covering Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument, and the coastal town of Sausalito, all with round-trip luxury transport.

Walk beneath towering ancient redwoods at Muir Woods and enjoy free time to explore Sausalito’s boutique shops, cafes, and waterfront charm.

Take a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and dive into the prison's haunting history with an award-winning self-guided audio tour included with your ticket.

Travel in a boutique, small-group setting with local, English-speaking guide, for a personalized and engaging experience.

Upgrade with a visit to Aquarium of the Bay, featuring over 20,000 marine animals including otters, sharks, and jelly fish.