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Alcatraz Tours

Visit Alcatraz, one of America’s most notorious prisons. Hear real inmate stories, explore prison cells, and soak in views of the city’s skyline.
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Alcatraz Tours
Ferry with tourists approaching Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California.
Aerial view of Alcatraz Island with San Francisco skyline in the background.
Prison cells on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, with open barred doors and a walkway.
Alcatraz prison interior with benches and barred windows, San Francisco tour.
Alcatraz Island garden with historic buildings and view of San Francisco Bay.
Walkway to prison cells with mossy walls on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Alcatraz prison laundry room with shelves and barred windows in San Francisco.
Alcatraz prison cell block interior with sunlight streaming through barred windows, San Francisco tour.
Alcatraz Island viewed from a ferry in San Francisco Bay.
Golden Gate Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay under a clear sky.
Alcatraz Island with San Francisco skyline at sunset, viewed from the water.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
1 more
  • Set sail from San Francisco’s Pier 33 and enjoy a breezy ferry ride across the Bay, with sweeping views of the city skyline and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Alcatraz Island, once home to America's most notorious criminals such as Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly, is open to touring, either during the day or at night.

  • On the day tour, explore the prison cell blocks, outdoor spaces such as the Recreation Yard & Eagle Plaza, the historic Gardens, and permanent exhibits.

  • On the night tour, listen to live narration on the ferry ride to the island, meet a ranger at the dock for a guided tour of the island, explore the prison cell blocks, and enjoy exclusive access to closed off areas like the hospital and kitchen.

  • On both tours, explore the prison areas on your own with the award-winning Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour, available in 11 languages with narratives by former inmates and prison guards.

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  • Set sail from San Francisco’s Pier 33 and enjoy a breezy ferry ride across the Bay, with sweeping views of the city skyline and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Alcatraz Island, once home to America's most notorious criminals such as Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly, is open to touring, either during the day or at night.

  • On the day tour, explore the prison cell blocks, outdoor spaces such as the Recreation Yard & Eagle Plaza, the historic Gardens, and permanent exhibits.

  • On the night tour, listen to live narration on the ferry ride to the island, meet a ranger at the dock for a guided tour of the island, explore the prison cell blocks, and enjoy exclusive access to closed off areas like the hospital and kitchen.

  • On both tours, explore the prison areas on your own with the award-winning Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour, available in 11 languages with narratives by former inmates and prison guards.

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$83.42

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Ferries approaching Alcatraz Island with the historic prison in San Francisco.
Ferry with tourists approaching Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island viewed from a ferry in San Francisco Bay.
Ferry with guests sailing near San Francisco skyline.
Golden Gate Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay with a sailboat below.
Aerial view of Alcatraz Island with San Francisco skyline in the background.
Alcatraz Island garden with historic buildings and view of San Francisco Bay.
Ferry approaching sea lions on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California.
Ferry sailing near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Save time and money with this convenient combo that covers two of San Francisco’s must-do experiences with a visit to Alcatraz Island and a cruise that takes you to Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Explore Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry transfers and the award-winning “Doing Time” audio guide narrated by former inmates and guards.

  • Admire views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Sausalito, and Angel Island from the water as you sail directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge on the Golden Gate Bay Cruise. You will even circle Alcatraz on your cruise, to take in the island’s fortress-like appearance.

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  • Save time and money with this convenient combo that covers two of San Francisco’s must-do experiences with a visit to Alcatraz Island and a cruise that takes you to Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Explore Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry transfers and the award-winning “Doing Time” audio guide narrated by former inmates and guards.

  • Admire views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Sausalito, and Angel Island from the water as you sail directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge on the Golden Gate Bay Cruise. You will even circle Alcatraz on your cruise, to take in the island’s fortress-like appearance.

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$136
Alcatraz Island with lighthouse and Big Bus tour at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.
Alcatraz Prison cell block interior during San Francisco Bay cruise tour.
Alcatraz prison cell interior, San Francisco.
San Francisco hop-on hop-off tour bus driving through city streets.
San Francisco City Hall with flags and trees in Civic Center, California.
Open-top tour bus in San Francisco with city skyline and bay in the background.
Sea lions resting on docks at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California.
Tourists on San Francisco Big Bus tour with Alcatraz view.
Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco with people by the lagoon.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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$120
Ferry passing Alcatraz Island with prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island lighthouse and ruins at sunset viewed from the bay.
Ferry with guests sailing near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Ferry passing by Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.
Alcatraz Island with Angel Island in the background, San Francisco Bay.
Ferry passing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge view from a ferry in San Francisco with hills in the background.
Ferry approaching sea lions on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California.
Ferry near San Francisco coast with Ferris wheel in background.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
1 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Board from near Pier 39 and enjoy a breezy 90-min cruise across the Bay, with sweeping views of the city skyline.

  • Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, past the historic Angel Island, before it picks up speed towards the infamous Alcatraz Island.

  • Circle the island, listening to gripping tales of prison life and attempted escapes, on the multilingual audio guide.

  • Without setting foot, learn everything there is to know about the island. It’s an immersive experience, with the audio tour and up-close views.

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  • Board from near Pier 39 and enjoy a breezy 90-min cruise across the Bay, with sweeping views of the city skyline.

  • Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, past the historic Angel Island, before it picks up speed towards the infamous Alcatraz Island.

  • Circle the island, listening to gripping tales of prison life and attempted escapes, on the multilingual audio guide.

  • Without setting foot, learn everything there is to know about the island. It’s an immersive experience, with the audio tour and up-close views.

from
$48
Boat for California Sunset cruise tour departing from the harbor.
Guests on deck viewing Golden Gate Bridge during California sunset cruise.
Guests photographing sunset near Alcatraz Island during California Sunset cruise.
Guests on deck watching sunset during California cruise with Golden Gate Bridge in view.
Guests on deck viewing San Francisco skyline during California sunset cruise.
Guests on deck viewing Golden Gate Bridge during California sunset cruise.
City skyline and bridge at sunset during California cruise.
Golden Gate Bridge at sunset viewed from California Sunset Cruise.
Alcatraz Island at sunset viewed from a California Sunset cruise.
Golden Gate Bridge at sunset from California cruise.
Guests on deck viewing San Francisco skyline during California Sunset cruise.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr
1 more
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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$58
Guide photographing tourists at Fisherman's Wharf Crab sign, San Francisco.
Crab stalls at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Waterfront, with people browsing.
Dungeness crab sculpture at Pier 39, San Francisco waterfront.
Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz cell block corridor with visitors on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour.
Alcatraz Island prison room with barred windows and storage shelves, San Francisco, California.
Ghirardelli Square view on Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour, San Francisco.
Group on Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour with guide, San Francisco.
Aquatic Park and pier view from Black Point, San Francisco, with historic ships in the harbor.
Guests viewing yachts at Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, CA.
Submarine docked at San Francisco pier with Alcatraz Island in the background.
4 hr
Audio guide
Meals included
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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$99
Person walking through Muir Woods with towering redwoods.
Ferry view of Alcatraz Island with historic buildings in San Francisco Bay.
Wooden pier leading to hillside homes in Sausalito near San Francisco, CA.
Colorful houses and sailboats along the waterfront in Sausalito, near San Francisco.
Guests exploring the Aquarium of the Bay tunnel in San Francisco, viewing marine life.
Pathway through redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument, near San Francisco, California.
Stream flowing through redwood forest in Muir Woods National Monument, California.
Alcatraz Prison cell block interior during San Francisco Bay cruise tour.
Alcatraz Island prison room with barred windows and storage shelves, San Francisco, California.
Sausalito Bay Area with hillside homes and partial view of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California.
Child observing fish at Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco.
Woman observing fish at Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Transfers available
  • 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.

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  • 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.

from
$159
Young woman photographing Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, USA.
Family with infant enjoying Yosemite National Park, California, with El Capitan in the background.
Ferry view of Alcatraz Island with historic buildings in San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz Island Recreation Yard with prison building, San Francisco, USA.
Aquarium of the Bay entrance with sea life murals and sculptures, San Francisco, California.
Guests exploring the Aquarium of the Bay tunnel in San Francisco, viewing marine life.
Yosemite Falls viewed from Yosemite Valley Meadows, California.
Person photographing Yosemite Valley's cliffs and forest.
El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California, with trees and clear sky.
Alcatraz Island prison cell block interior, California.
Alcatraz prison interior with benches and barred windows, San Francisco tour.
Children observing colorful fish in a tropical aquarium exhibit.
Child observing fish at Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco.
14 hr
Audio guide
Transfers available
2 more
  • Experience the best of San Francisco on this 2-day tour. On day 1, visit Alcatraz Island with ferry tickets and an audio tour, and get entry into the Aquarium of the Bay. On day 2, go on a guided day trip to Yosemite National Park.

  • Visit the Aquarium of the Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf and see 20,000 marine animals, including sharks, rays, and sea otters.

  • Explore the lively Pier 39 area with its sea lions, waterfront views, and fun local attractions.

  • Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison with an audio guide featuring stories from former inmates and guards.

  • Travel to Yosemite in a biofuel mini-coach for a narrated tour of Yosemite Valley, complete with photo stops and free time to hike or explore.

  • Select either a day tour or a night tour of Alcatraz Island. The night tour provides exclusive access to restricted zones and features special ranger-led programs, along with your visits to the Aquarium of the Bay and Yosemite National Park.

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  • Experience the best of San Francisco on this 2-day tour. On day 1, visit Alcatraz Island with ferry tickets and an audio tour, and get entry into the Aquarium of the Bay. On day 2, go on a guided day trip to Yosemite National Park.

  • Visit the Aquarium of the Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf and see 20,000 marine animals, including sharks, rays, and sea otters.

  • Explore the lively Pier 39 area with its sea lions, waterfront views, and fun local attractions.

  • Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island and tour the historic prison with an audio guide featuring stories from former inmates and guards.

  • Travel to Yosemite in a biofuel mini-coach for a narrated tour of Yosemite Valley, complete with photo stops and free time to hike or explore.

  • Select either a day tour or a night tour of Alcatraz Island. The night tour provides exclusive access to restricted zones and features special ranger-led programs, along with your visits to the Aquarium of the Bay and Yosemite National Park.

from
$285
Visitors walking through vineyard in Napa-Sonoma Wine Country.
Visitors enjoying wine in Napa-Sonoma Wine Country garden.
Alcatraz Island with historic prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island prison cell block interior, California.
Guests exploring the Aquarium of the Bay tunnel in San Francisco, viewing marine life.
Child observing fish at Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco.
Pouring wine into glasses with Napa Valley landscape in the background.
Couple hiking in Muir Woods, part of Alcatraz Tour with Sausalito.
Woman observing fish at Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco.
Aquarium of the Bay entrance with sea life murals and sculptures, San Francisco, California.
Alcatraz prison laundry room with shelves and barred windows in San Francisco.
Alcatraz prison signage detailing access rules, San Francisco, California.
Aerial view of Alcatraz Island with San Francisco skyline in the background.
48 hr
Audio guide
Transfers available
2 more
  • Enjoy a 2-day San Francisco tour. On day 1, visit Alcatraz Island with ferry tickets and an audio tour, and get entry into the Aquarium of the Bay. On day 2, go on a guided day trip to Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Country.

  • Take a round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island and explore the infamous former prison with a gripping self-guided audio tour.

  • Discover over 20,000 marine animals at Aquarium of the Bay, where glass tunnels bring you face-to-face with local sharks, rays, and more.

  • Savor tastings at select wineries across the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, learning about local varietals and winemaking traditions.

  • Enjoy a seamless and comfortable travel experience with round-trip transportation and hotel pickup on day two.

More details

  • Enjoy a 2-day San Francisco tour. On day 1, visit Alcatraz Island with ferry tickets and an audio tour, and get entry into the Aquarium of the Bay. On day 2, go on a guided day trip to Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Country.

  • Take a round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island and explore the infamous former prison with a gripping self-guided audio tour.

  • Discover over 20,000 marine animals at Aquarium of the Bay, where glass tunnels bring you face-to-face with local sharks, rays, and more.

  • Savor tastings at select wineries across the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, learning about local varietals and winemaking traditions.

  • Enjoy a seamless and comfortable travel experience with round-trip transportation and hotel pickup on day two.

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$275

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