Alcatraz Island Tour & San Francisco Bay Ferry Cruise

A chance to visit Alcatraz Island and take a boat cruise on San Francisco Bay

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This tour will take you to Alcatraz Island on a ferry from Pier 33. You will have the opportunity to listen to a 45-minute audio guide about the prison's history. Additionally, you can explore the rest of the island and take a ferry back to Pier 33.

The tour also has two options: a daytime tour and a nighttime tour of Alcatraz. The nighttime tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset and expert historian commentaries.

What's included

  • 45-minute Alcatraz Island audio tour
  • Round-trip transportation on a ferry
  • 60-minute cruise on San Francisco Bay
  • Admission fee to Alcatraz Island

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Transportation to and from the Pier 33 or Pier 39
    • Food and drinks

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Public transit links nearby
    • Infant seats available

    Health & Safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English
    German
    Italian
    French
    Spanish
    Japanese
    Chinese
    Korean

    Additional information

    Please note that narrated cruises, special exhibits, and demonstrations are only included if you choose the nighttime Alcatraz option.

    The time you select is the time of the Alcatraz tour.

    Please note that you'll receive an email with a QR code the night before the tour. This is the ticket.

    Please arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes before departure and proceed directly to the boarding line with the QR code.

    Please note that you may be denied entry without the QR code.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Pier 33, Embarcadero, SF, CA, 94133
    Departure point
    Pier 33, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94133
    The time you choose at checkout is the time of your Alcatraz ferry. Please note that the ferry will leave on time. Please arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes before your departure time. For the Bay Cruise, please exchange the voucher at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office at Pier 39.
    End point
    Pier 33, Embarcadero, SF, CA, 94133
    End point
    Pier 33, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94133

    User ratings

    4.3Very good(627 reviews)
    Good value
    4.2
    Facilities
    4.2
    Quality of service
    4.2
    Ease of access
    4.5

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