Landmarks

Alcatraz Tour with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Go on a multilingual guided audio tour of Alcatraz to learn more about its history and enjoy a flexible 1-hour cruise of the San Francisco Bay.

Explore the infamous Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry transfers and an audio tour.

Step inside the eerie Cellhouse to hear real inmate stories on the "Doing Time" tour.

Enjoy a 1-hour SF Bay Cruise with stunning Golden Gate Bridge views and spot sea lions at PIER 39.

Avail flexible Bay Cruise booking options.

Roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island admission fee

Audio guide in the following languages:

Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

1-hour San Francisco Bay cruise with flexible booking options

Food and drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Travel to and from the Pier 33 or Pier 39

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Alcatraz Tour with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Getting started

Arrive at Pier 33 in San Francisco to board your round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island. Ensure you have a valid ID for ticket verification before departure. Once on the island, you are free to explore at your own pace with an included audio guide. You can book your slot for the San Francisco Bay cruise as per your choosing.

What to expect

Alcatraz Island

Discover the infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which once held some of America’s most notorious criminals. This self-guided tour allows you to explore the prison’s history through an immersive audio guide featuring stories from former inmates and guards.

Features

Cellhouse tour: Walk through the prison blocks and hear firsthand accounts from those who lived and worked there on the "Doing Time" tour. Offered in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Historic exhibits: Learn about Alcatraz’s past as a military fort, federal prison, and protest site.

San Francisco Bay cruise

After your Alcatraz visit, embark on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the San Francisco Bay.

Features

Golden Gate Bridge views: Sail beneath this world-famous landmark for the perfect photo op.

City Landmarks: Admire the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, and Angel Island from the water.

Sea lions: Get a chance to see the friendly and enigmatic sea lions on PIER 39.

Wrapping up

The cruise concludes at the original departure point, Pier 33, the perfect location to explore more of San Francisco’s waterfront attractions.

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What to bring

Have your passport, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

The tour takes place 365 days a year. Children under the age of 4 can enjoy this experience for free.

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What to bring

Have your passport, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

The tour takes place 365 days a year. Children under the age of 4 can enjoy this experience for free.

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What to bring

Have your passport, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

The tour takes place 365 days a year. Children under the age of 4 can enjoy this experience for free.

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What to bring

Have your passport, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

The tour takes place 365 days a year. Children under the age of 4 can enjoy this experience for free.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

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

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Pier 33.

Address: Pier 33- San Francisco, CA 94133.

Get directions to the redemption point

Note:

Late arrivals and people who miss their experience will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

The ticket reservations have strict timings. If you are late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again (subject to availability).