Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Overview

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day.

First, choose a date from the schedule for the daytime Alcatraz prison tour, complete with headset audio (available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish).

Either before or after Alcatraz, you can enjoy a "boat-load" of spectacular views along San Francisco Bay. (With wifi/mobile phone audio tour available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese. )

Considering how often Alcatraz 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 under the Golden Gate Bridge.

City: San Francisco

Mon 28 Apr

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $152.00

Make a reservation

Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $152.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island

Separate, Single Departure & Arrival @ Pier 41 for a Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Note: The date you choose is the date of your Alcatraz Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Discover America’s most infamous prison, with a chance to go inside the cells and feel the cold and dark life firsthand. During the award-winning 45-minute cell house audio headset tour you will learn of escape attempts, riots, bizarre characters, and much more. Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how Frank Morris and 2 others made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.” Alcatraz is continually one of the most popular tours in the country: • Video History Presentation – No Charge • Audio Tour includes sound effects, interviews with prisoners and 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 • Visit the prison Recreation Yard, talk with Park Rangers, and walk the Perimeter Trail.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (16)

Maya P

Nov 2024

Lots of fun and cool facts to learn. Gift shop wasn’t as cool but all in all we had a great time. The boat ride was fast and our tour guide was a great guy.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Good stuff!

Philip_S

Oct 2024

Alcatraz tour was excellent and very educational. Audio tour very well done. Boat trip to and from island was uneventful. Lucky to be on boat tour when Blue Angels flew overhead!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

We are glad your trip included such a bonus, Phillip. The Blue Angels perform 3 days every year and I've seen them many times, but never from the water. I may plan on that for next year!

janice_c

Oct 2024

Trip was cancelled so disappointed . Electrics put on Alcatraz and wasn't going to be fixed whilst I was there . So have to come back and go there again.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

As stated to another guest who was unable to take the tour, we ask that you reconsider this 1-star review as the cancellation was far beyond our control. The 2.5-day power outage on Alcatraz Island was highly abnormal. San Francisco has much to offer, and hopefully you were at least able to appreciate the Golden Gate Bridge trip. Still, we recognize how much people want to see Alcatraz, and are thus sorry this trouble happened during your visit. Please contact us directly if any concerns remain.