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Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Transfers & Audio Guide

Aerial view of Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, surrounded by blue waters.
Alcatraz Island prison cells with barred windows in San Francisco.
The library inside Alcatraz, San Francisco, with app-guided tour experience.
Alcatraz Garden in San Francisco Bay, part of guided tour experience.

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09:00am - 06:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

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4.3/5

(25)

Adi Ben David

Adi

Jun 2025
Verified booking
We appreciated the punctuality, the flexibility to return when we felt ready, the cleanliness, and the freedom to explore the site at our own pace. What we didn’t like was the lack of a Hebrew-language tour option — we would be happy if you could consider adding this in the future.
Sharon Kathleen Liddicoat

Sharon

Jun 2025
Verified booking
Alcatraz tour was fantastic, glad we booked it. A short ferry ride across to the island and fairly quick getting on and off the boat. It was great that you could tour Alcatraz at your own pace, learning all about Alcatraz and the island
    • 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.

    • Your destination, Alcatraz Island, was once home to America’s most infamous criminals, including Al Capone and “Machine Gun” Kelly.

    • Explore the infamous prison at your own pace, with a self-guided multilingual audio guide. Listen to first-hand accounts and gripping tales narrated by former inmates and guards.

    • Step into the original cell house, walk through the same corridors that criminals once did, visit the recreational yard, and explore the exhibits in the New Industries Building.

    • Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island

    • Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

    • Multilingual audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean

    • Live guide

    • Food and beverages

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Sharon Kathleen Liddicoat

    Sharon

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Alcatraz tour was fantastic, glad we booked it. A short ferry ride across to the island and fairly quick getting on and off the boat. It was great that you could tour Alcatraz at your own pace, learning all about Alcatraz and the island
    Adi Ben David

    Adi

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We appreciated the punctuality, the flexibility to return when we felt ready, the cleanliness, and the freedom to explore the site at our own pace. What we didn’t like was the lack of a Hebrew-language tour option — we would be happy if you could consider adding this in the future.
    Miriam Berger Poulsen

    Miriam

    May, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    When we arrived with our QR-code for the ferry, it apparently was not a ticket (wich I thought), but a voucher. So we had to go back to a booth to get our tickets. The woman in the booth could not scan the information in the headout-app, but luckily found us by name. It would have been nice to know beforehand. We had time, so it was no stress, but we did not receive this info.
    Julia Brenner

    Julia

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We really enjoyed the audio guide with its interesting history
    LeAna Brostoff

    Leana

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    the trip was great and the guided tour very nice. my guests had a fantastic time. cold
  • **Your Experience (Summary)**Getting started

    Begin your journey at Pier 33, where you’ll exchange your mobile voucher for a paper ticket at the desk. Board the ferry to Alcatraz Island and prepare for your self-guided exploration using the app.

    What to expect

    Alcatraz Island, once home to the notorious federal prison, stands as a symbol of American history in San Francisco Bay. The site is renowned for its storied past, dramatic escapes, and unique location just offshore from the city.

    Features

    • Ferry Ride across San Francisco Bay: Enjoy a direct ferry transfer from Pier 33, offering panoramic views of the city skyline and the bay’s landmarks.

    • Self-guided app tour: Use the included app to navigate the island and learn about Alcatraz’s history, infamous inmates, and daily life inside the prison.

    • Historic cellhouse: Walk through the preserved cellhouse, where you can see original cells and hear stories of legendary escape attempts.

    • Flexible visit duration: Stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you wish during operating hours, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

  • Alcatraz Island

    Monday09:00am - 06:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Bottled water

    • A light snack (to eat in designated areas only)

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks

    • Food and beverages (except bottled water)

    • Weapons

    • Skateboards and “wheelie” shoes

    • Feeding wildlife on the island

    Accessibility

    • The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.

    Additional information

    • You can stay on the island for as long as you like.

    • Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Pier 33.

    • Address: San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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