Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
San Francisco, USA
- 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visiting Alcatraz is a top activity for many San Francisco visitors, and tickets routinely sell out. Avoid disappointment by prebooking your cruise ticket and explore the island with the included audio tour. Choose from day or night cruise times, and enjoy a free appetizer at select North Beach restaurants with entrée purchase.
- Guarantee your preferred cruise timing by prebooking in advance
- Explore the island at your own pace with the included audio guide
- Choose from multiple daytime and select nighttime departures
- Enjoy views of San Francisco landmarks from the water
What's Included
- Admission Fee - Alcatraz Ticket Ferry Cruise, Award winning audio in 11 languages.
- MealsFree appetizer at iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant and Steps of Rome Trattoria in San Francisco's North Beach "Little Italy" with a purchase of a meal.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 757 Beach St suite 761, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
The TOUR DOES NOT depart from this address. This is the meeting point to pick up tickets.
End point
- Pier 33San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Alcatraz Landing
Ticket Redemption Point
757 Beach St suite 761, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Itinerary
1
Alcatraz Island
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
San Francisco Bay (Pass By)
Salesforce Tower (Pass By)
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (Pass By)
Coit Tower (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.3
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If have trouble walking, ride trolley up hills. The audio tour was good……………………………. All I have to say about that lol
Chill at the top, even on a hot day. Make sure you have a sweater or jacket with you. It’s a very vertical venue but the shuttles are perfect to help with that.
We lived the self guided tour and the fact that a ferry ran every 30 minutes back. Made it easy and nice to go at our own pace. Bonus, they called us and ten texted our tickets to us so we didn’t have to make a special to get them. Very appreciative.
We had a great experience! I called the number listed for ticket pick up and she was able to text me my ticket which saved a stop. We boarded early and had a great boat ride and Alcatraz was amazing. Definitely got our steps in with the walk up and down the hill.
You need to spend the entire day there to see it all. The experience is great. I would suggest that the tour be limited to a smaller number of people at one time so that you are able to not only hear clearly but to view all the cells.
It's perfect & must see experience in SF. Iconic place with great view of city downtown, bay area and Golden Gate Bridge.
Hard walking or you have to wait for the shuttle. An interesting excursion if you want to know the history of the island.
Great day spent exploring Alcatraz. I highly recommend. It was so interesting learning about the history of the prison.
I booked at the 11th hour. The booking team was extremely helpful- they texted theQR code so I didn’t need to go collect the pass. We had a great trip - just the right weather for a short cruise and in good comfort. The free snacks were an added bonus.
Excellent tour. We were allowed on an earlier departure and the ferry over was quick with views over the city. Highlight was the audio commentary at Alcatraz cells. Worth noting the return boat times on arrival at Alcatraz.
The audio guide is excellent- but only provided at the top of the island. It would save time if issued on the boat in transit
You are paying for the privilege of lining up with 300 other people for a brief ferry ride followed by a self guided audio tour. Not worth the price. It was crowded cattle experience, we could not enjoy the cell tour as you could not see anything amongst the throngs of people. The tour organizer was responsive and good, but in my view it was worth no more than half of what we paid.
Great experience. Highly recommended from beginning to the end. Story through the head phones in very well understood
The ferry ride over was easy, once you get to the island the information is clear. It is quite an uphill walk so something to definitely be aware of.
It was a wonderful experience would recommend it to all families. The views are spectacular both ways.
The ride to the island was quick and alchatraz itself was very interesting. It was windy and chilly at times so wear layers.
Getting off the island is a huge pain and can take an hour. Felt like a prisoner in Alcatraz. Would not recommend
Really enjoyed the tour and experience. But it was a last minute decision. Viator had tickets but at $110/pp. The normal price is $48. Plan ahead.
Make it clearer that you need to collect your tickets which are a good 15/20 minute walk away from the pier
The office where you pick up the tickets is a 20 minute walk to pier 33 where the ferry departs. Some communication about this would have been very helpful. Thankfully we made it before it left.
Good customer service, helpful people on the phone and at the location to pick up my vouchers. Would recommend
Easy to book the experience on-line
Easy to meet up place.
Fast way to the island.
Easy way back to the pier.
It was very easy to get the tickets and board. The tour itself was amazing. Learning about alcatraz and the stories inside was very impactful. What I didn't expect were the beautiful views you get from the island, just stunning.
Most of the sections were closed. No difference in buying night ticket vs day ticket… Audio tour is free for all no mayter which tocket you buy.
Travelers must redeem their tickets prior to the start of the tour so allot plenty of time for get the tickets and show up 30 minutes before the ferry leaves. The ferry has indoor and outdoor options so everyone can find a place that works for them. Restrooms and snacks are available on the pier, boat, and restrooms are also available on Alcatraz Island. Be prepared to walk up somewhat steep inclines once on the island. There are alternatives for those that truly need assistance. The narrated tour was fabulous along with the view of the cells and various rooms. Visitors are transported back in time to really imagine what it was like at Alcatraz. Definitely recommend this tour! Last thing, dress in layers because it gets really windy on the island. Enjoy!!
Amazing service and a wonderful experience. Customer service when above a beyond to handle my needs.
I loved Alcatraz tour. The audio tour was so informational. The park personnel was very nice and helpful. One of the part person who,, a gentleman towards the end of the tour was very friendly asking me where we were from and was able to tell me things about my town for memory even a movie about the town and acted out of skid in the movie. I loved it. The gift shop had great memorabilia and Adams to purchase. I definitely would go again.
Great experience quick and easy boarding. Walk was a little tough going up, but the guided tour was worth.
Very good time on Alcatraz Island. Great history from before, during and after its time as a Maximum Security Prison. Able to explore the island at one’s pace is convenient.
This was exactly what I had hoped for amazing. Every thing the ride the tour,. The stories. We took the night tour and Honestly I could repeat again and again
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