Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little bit creepier (haunted?) while having less crowds, added ranger or docent-led tours, and extra narration on the outbound ferry.
Plus, you will take a separate high quality excursion with spectacular views along San Francisco Bay. This can be done before or after Alcatraz, with daily departures; no reservations required.
First, select a date from the evening schedule. You get the Alcatraz prison tour, complete with headset audio (available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish).
Considering how often the Alcatraz Night Tour sells out at the Pier 33 Box Office, this package is often a great way to get a ticket to Alcatraz and make memories going all along the San Francisco waterfront and out under the Golden Gate Bridge and back.
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Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
What's included in Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alcatraz Island
Discover America’s most infamous prison... at night! It's less crowded and more docents leading smaller groups. It's also creepier then, with added features, but always a chance to go inside a cell and feel the cold and dark life firsthand. The award-winning 45-minute cell house audio headset tour covers escape attempts, riots, bizarre characters, and much more. Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how 3 inmates made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.” Alcatraz is one of the most popular tours in the country: • Video History Presentation – No Charge • Audio Tour has sound effects, interviews with prisoners & guards, and historic details • The Cellhouse Audio Tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. • Bookstore with information in many languages • Permanent exhibit The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States • Other rotating exhibits • Prison recreation yard open to public
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is quite impressive when seen from below! This easy 1-hour tour on a stable 300-passenger ferry boat makes for smooth sailing. Daily departures from 11:00 am let you control the clock. These boats all have a snack bar with Beer and Wine, restrooms, and indoor and outdoor decks. You'll take in fabulous skyline views of Fort Mason, Marina Green, Pacific Heights, Presidio and Historic Ft. Point, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and points around the SF Bay. The included audio tour is playable via on-board wifi to connect with your phone. Or simply enjoy the scenic ride and broadcast tour, moving around the boat at your leisure. The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese. Valid within 365 days from your date of purchase. Even on a sunny day the wind can be strong and the Pacific Ocean moisture can feel cool, so seasonally appropriate layered clothing is recommended.
Inclusions
- Note: The date & time you choose is the departure of your Alcatraz Tour
- Single Departure/Arrival Location for separate company Bay Cruise Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge
- Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- For the Blue & Gold Fleet Golden Gate Bay Cruise part of your package, go to the small “Victorian House” kiosk between Pier 39 & Pier 41. Show your voucher and say it is with DiscoverTown Tours. They will hand you tickets for your Bay Cruise. Multiple departures daily. No reservations.
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Ticket Redemption
Alcatraz departure = time listed on booking Bay Cruise departures are flexible, before or after Alcatraz *2 tours from 2 separate locations* ALCATRAZ = PIER 33: Go to Will Call window 20-30 minutes EARLY for tickets matching your names. State names, departure time, & DiscoverTown Tours. Voucher may not be needed. All guests over age 18 must show valid government issued photo identification. No photo ID = no ticket. A local driver’s license from your home country or a clear photo of a passport are acceptable. • Boats leave on time • Audio tour inside prison given upon entering the cell-house at hilltop If a guest has mobility issues, a wheelchair accessible tram is at the dock level. A second adult may ride along, if bench space allows. Others must walk the steep ¼ mile hike up to the cell house. Reconvene at the top. No food sold on Alcatraz. Round trip 3 hours. 1-HOUR BAY CRUISE = PIER 41 *Any day* Go to Blue & Gold Fleet at the small “yellow house” kiosk between Pier 39 & Pier 41. Show Booking Reference number (e.g. BR-12345678) & mention DiscoverTown Tours. Date on voucher unimportant. Bay Cruises depart behind kiosk. No reservation required. Flexible schedule, several departures daily, ~ 11:00am to 6:00pm (4:00pm in winter). Weekends & peak periods may include earlier or later departures. Both tours have indoor & outdoor seating. For best views, plan for the outer boat decks with extra layers in a backpack (particularly wind shells, possibly skull caps; maybe even warm leggings). SF Bay (and Alcatraz Island) can get chilly – even on bright, sunny days. Bay Cruise audio tour in English via loudspeakers. Also, via mobile/earphones from on-board Wi-Fi in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, & Taiwanese. Beer/wine & snacks sold on board. Email, text, WhatsApp, or call us if needed.
