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Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour

Cruises & Sailing
Digital
4 hours
English
  • Visit inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and take in the eerie atmosphere
  • Travel to Alcatraz Island with roundtrip ferry tickets from San Francisco
  • Listen to an insightful audio guide about former Alcatraz inmates and history
  • Sail along the San Francisco waterfront on a relaxing sightseeing cruise

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Join-In Tour

Inclusions

  • Admission to: Alcatraz Island ($45.25 value)

  • Admission to: San Francisco Bay Cruise

  • Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour

  • Round-trip ferry ticket to Alcatraz ($45.25 value) Approximately 15-mins one way.

  • Full-island immersive companion audio guide

Exclusions

  • Tour guide

  • Meals and beverages

  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

  • Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults

  • Children aged 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult

  • Free for children aged 0-4

  • Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / Russian / Portuguese / Japanese / German / Korean / French / Italian / Dutch / Mandarin

  • The maximum acceptable bag size to take into Alcatraz Island is 16" x 20". Larger items are prohibited

  • Strollers and coolers are prohibited in Alcatraz Island

  • Service animals with valid ID are allowed and should be informed to the operator prior to the tour date

  • Please note that the time you select is the time of your Alcatraz tour. You will receive an email the night before your tour with a QR code, which is your ticket. Please arrive at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) at least 30 minutes before the departure time and proceed directly to the boarding line

  • The Bay Cruise is a separate tour and can be taken any day or time. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you. This tour departs from Pier 39 and you must exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your desired departure time, as availability is first come first served

  • Be sure to download the audio app before your visit, detailed instructions will be sent to your email

  • Please bring headphones and ensure your smartphone is fully charged

  • Pets are prohibited

  • Jacket

  • Walking shoes

  • Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions

  • Wear layers depending on the day's weather condition

  • This activity is wheelchair-accessible

  • Pier 33

  • San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

  • How to get there: By bus: Take the LOWL route bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St bus stop and walk for 1-minute to the departure location

  • Please refer to the map for assistance

  • Pier 39

  • The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

  • How to get there: From Pier 33, walk for 6-minutes to Pier 39

  • Please refer to the map for assistance

From$130.20Per Person

What's included in Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
  • [Departure] meet up at Pier 33 Embarcadero - Alcatraz Landing. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:20, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:20. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Proceed directly to the boarding line for Alcatraz Island The San Francisco Bay cruise is a separate tour that departs from Pier 39.Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
  • [Attraction/experience] 4 hour(s), Self-guided, Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay
  • [Transportation] By boat
  • [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, San Francisco Bay
  • [Return] at Pier 39, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:50, 14:30, 17:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Your San Francisco Bay cruise will end at Pier 39 Your Alcatraz Island tour will end at Pier 33
View of Alcatraz Island
View of Alcatraz Island
View of the corridor of the cells
View of the corridor of the cells
Inside of a prison cell
Inside of a prison cell
Interior of a prison
Interior of a prison
Boat in the water
Boat in the water
Boat being docked
Boat being docked
Sign against a wall
Sign against a wall
Boat cruising under a bridge
Boat cruising under a bridge

Our Favourites

Explore the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island to learn about America’s most ruthless criminals, including Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly. 

Board the ferry and arrive on Alcatraz Island to begin your visit. Take advantage of the award-winning audio guide to immerse yourself in the dark history of Alcatraz and learn all about its old inmates and the many fateful escape attempts.

Enjoy a ferry transfer from San Francisco and an admission ticket to the famous prison. Embark on a scenic 1-hour cruise of San Francisco Bay before your visit. 

Enjoy a narrated sightseeing cruise of San Francisco Bay in a comfortable boat. Take in the scenic views and sail past famous San Francisco landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Bay Bridge. Sail along the historic waterfront, past the famous Pier 39 sea lions, and take in the city’s fascinating skyline from San Francisco Bay.

  • Please note that the time you select is the time of your Alcatraz tour. You will receive an email the night before your tour with a QR code, which is your ticket. Please arrive at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) at least 30 minutes before the departure time and proceed directly to the boarding line.
  • The Bay Cruise is a separate tour and can be taken any day or time. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you. This tour departs from Pier 39 and you must exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your desired departure time, as availability is first come first served.

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