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Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride & Audio Guide

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4.7/5(175)

Deborah S

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
This was such a good trip. We entered Pier 33 and queued for our boat. The ease of boarding and the helpful staff was good. The turn around of the boats is extremely good. Once we got to Alcatraz, we were greeted by a guard who gave a little information. There were guides/maps to purchase for $1 in lots of languages. We bought one and the information inside is good. Well worth the $1. When we were ready, we made our way to the main cell block where we collected our audio tour and started our journey. The audio tour was fantastic. So much information shared. It was a thoughtful tour. It really made you think what the inmates had to live like... No privacy at all. You even get the chance to enter a cell and see for yourself how small they were. All in all, we really enjoyed our day on Alcatraz and I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area. There is no time limit once you are on the island. We were there for about 4 hours. Go and experience Alcatraz for yourselves.

Heather R

Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
This visit was special from start to finish. The boat was cool, they had drinks and snack although it was a short ride. The tour was amazing, the stories of the prisoners and even how they had soldiers on the island with their families. It's referred to as the "rock". Loved learning about it. Great price and great tour.

Lauren F

Family
Verified booking
Last week
Such an amazing trip! Easy to book, clear boarding process, great ride to the island with incredible views. The island was so much fun to explore and the audio tour was excellent (really didn't know what to expect but it was so informative and fun for our whole family to do). Would do this again!!!

Rachel B

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A fabulous, well organised trip. Easy to find, instructions clear and would highly recommend. Just a tip, make sure you plan time to eat in between both trips if you are doing them in the same day.

Mario G

Family
Verified booking
Last week
Ferry ride to alacatraz was quick and smooth. The audio tour was easy to follow and the kids enjoyed the tour as well. Great view of SF as well from the island.

Jacek B

Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Great to swe Alcatraz. But i went for night tour especially to swe hospital and IT was closed. As well as showers and dining room... A bit of a let down.
    • 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 transport 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

    Deborah S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    This was such a good trip. We entered Pier 33 and queued for our boat. The ease of boarding and the helpful staff was good. The turn around of the boats is extremely good. Once we got to Alcatraz, we were greeted by a guard who gave a little information. There were guides/maps to purchase for $1 in lots of languages. We bought one and the information inside is good. Well worth the $1. When we were ready, we made our way to the main cell block where we collected our audio tour and started our journey. The audio tour was fantastic. So much information shared. It was a thoughtful tour. It really made you think what the inmates had to live like... No privacy at all. You even get the chance to enter a cell and see for yourself how small they were. All in all, we really enjoyed our day on Alcatraz and I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area. There is no time limit once you are on the island. We were there for about 4 hours. Go and experience Alcatraz for yourselves.

    Rachel B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    A fabulous, well organised trip. Easy to find, instructions clear and would highly recommend. Just a tip, make sure you plan time to eat in between both trips if you are doing them in the same day.

    Heather R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    4 days ago
    This visit was special from start to finish. The boat was cool, they had drinks and snack although it was a short ride. The tour was amazing, the stories of the prisoners and even how they had soldiers on the island with their families. It's referred to as the "rock". Loved learning about it. Great price and great tour.

    Lauren F

    Family
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Such an amazing trip! Easy to book, clear boarding process, great ride to the island with incredible views. The island was so much fun to explore and the audio tour was excellent (really didn't know what to expect but it was so informative and fun for our whole family to do). Would do this again!!!

    Mario G

    Family
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Ferry ride to alacatraz was quick and smooth. The audio tour was easy to follow and the kids enjoyed the tour as well. Great view of SF as well from the island.

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