Alcatraz Day Tour

Name: Alcatraz Day Tour
Start: 2026-10-19T14:45:00
End: 2026-10-19T23:00:00
Location: Pier 33

4.5/5(21)

Gustavo C

Family

Verified booking

Sep 2026

This was one of the best trips we had to San Francisco! We had so much fun with my kids and my cousin. The line was some what long when we got there, but there boat hold a good amount of people. It was easy to get into the island and to return to pier 33. Also the price in this website was cheaper than other that I saw online.

Gerard F

Family

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Great cruise and visit. Please precise info about backpacks because I have not taken one with me myself and other visitors had ones. This is only one remark.

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.

Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island

Admission to Alcatraz

The award-winning Cellhouse audio tour, available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish

Traditional audio tour equipment

Admission to ongoing permanent exhibits

Access to the all-day Guided Interpretive Programs

Ranger-led night tour (as per option selected)

Behind-the-scenes tour (as per option selected)

Live guide

Food and beverages

Tips and gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Gustavo C
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2026
This was one of the best trips we had to San Francisco! We had so much fun with my kids and my cousin. The line was some what long when we got there, but there boat hold a good amount of people. It was easy to get into the island and to return to pier 33. Also the price in this website was cheaper than other that I saw online.
Heudre M
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Very nice tour, well organized.
Gerard F
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Great cruise and visit. Please precise info about backpacks because I have not taken one with me myself and other visitors had ones. This is only one remark.
Manuel R
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Love the entire experience! Keep the good job up!
Gonen N
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2026
it's was good and on time and interesting

Sail across San Francisco Bay to explore the infamous Alcatraz Island with an award-winning audio guide that brings its haunting history to life.

Getting started

Arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure, and present your government-issued photo ID and ticket confirmation at the Alcatraz Cruises booth.

Go through a quick security check before boarding the ferry.

What to expect

Ferry ride across San Francisco Bay: Board from Pier 33 and enjoy scenic views of the skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and the iconic island as you cruise across the bay.

Award-winning audio guide: Explore the cellhouse with a gripping audio tour featuring narrations by former guards and inmates, available in multiple languages.

Historic prison cellhouse: Walk the main prison block, see original cells, and stand in the very halls once occupied by Al Capone and other notorious figures.

On-island exhibits: Visit restored buildings and rotating exhibits that highlight Alcatraz’s layered history, from military outpost to federal prison to protest site.

Explore at your own pace: Stay on the island for as long as you like within operating hours. There’s no rush to catch a return ferry.

What to bring

Bottled water

Light snacks (only in approved eating zones)

Light sweater/jacket

What’s not allowed

Oversized bags, backpacks, and luggage

Weapons and other sharp objects

Outside food and beverages

Pets

Accessibility

The ferry and the island are wheelchair accessible.

Accessible restroom facilities at the ferry and aboard the ferry.

On-loan wheelchairs are unavailable.

Service animals are allowed.

Additional information

The weather conditions are unpredictable; dress in layers.

Wear comfortable footwear; the terrain is steep, and elevations are equivalent to walking up a 13-story building.

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