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Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket

San Francisco, USA
Very popular!
5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Roundtrip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
    • Access to Alcatraz Island
    • Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour
    • Access to National Park Service exhibits and ranger programs
    • Self-guided exploration of the island with an audio guide
    • Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard the ferry)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Alcatraz Landing Pier 33
      Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

      Transportation: There is no parking at Pier 33. The best ways to arrive are by public transport (Muni F-Line to Bay Street stop), taxi, or rideshare. Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Alcatraz Island

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
    • The ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island takes approximately 12–15 minutes.
    • Alcatraz Island tours are very popular and frequently sell out, so guests are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.
    • Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
    • Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    A must do!

    Michael_K, May 2026
    If you’re born in the 90’s or before and a fan of COD! This place is so nostalgic!! And some crazy history on it! Totally worth it!

    Bad business tickets didn’t work need refund

    Monica_R, May 2026
    We never received the boat tickets because they didn’t work. We need refunds for the tickets that we didn’t get. We never got on the boat tickets didn’t work Need refunds for what we didn’t get

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    up to 7 days in advance

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    On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.

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