Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Overview

Choose between a daytime tour or a special nighttime tour of Alcatraz. The nighttime tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from expert historians. Both tours include an award-winning audio guide available in multiple languages to delve into the prison's dark history and infamous escape attempts.

Additionally, enjoy a narrated 1-hour cruise with views of landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Bridge, and Pier 39 sea lions, all from the comfort of a boat with indoor and outdoor seating.

The time you select will be your Alcatraz ferry departure.
The ferry will leave on time at the specific time you booked from Pier 33.

You may take the Bay cruise on any day at any available departure time. These are 2 separate tours. Children 4 years and younger are free and do not need tickets.

For the Alcatraz Night tour, If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour.

City: San Francisco

Wed 21 May

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $125.10

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Wed 21 May

Starting at $125.10

Make a reservation

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What's Included

45-minute award-wining audio tour on Alcatraz Island

Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (valued at $45.25 USD)

Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33

Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)

60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that this package is 2 separate tours - Alcatraz tour PLUS a separate Bay Cruise.

What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Choose between a daytime tour or a special nighttime tour of Alcatraz. The nighttime tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from expert historians. For the Alcatraz Night tour ONLY: If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour. Otherwise, the Bay Cruise may be taken any other time or day according to the schedule. You will take a short ride on a ferry (15min) to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33. Enjoy a 45-minute immersive audio tour to listen to the incredible history of the infamous prison. After that, you have all the time you want to explore the rest of the island. Then you can take any ferry back to Pier 33. The ferry usually runs every 30 minutes. A multi-language audio tour included is now available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese, and Dutch. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

San Francisco Bay

Take advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction aboard Blue & Gold Fleet’s 60-minute Bay Cruise Adventure. Sail past the famous PIER 39 sea lions and along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, revealing the city’s fascinating skyline. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge for a fantastic photo opportunity. This comfortable San Francisco Bay Cruise tour has both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks as you sail by them. You haven’t experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. The Bay Cruise departs from Pier 39. You may take the San Francisco Bay cruise anytime you choose. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you after booking.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (803)

Andrew_K

Sep 2019

Tried to book a family tour for Alcatraz. Purchased tickets and was unable to download or print tickets as prompted. It did not give ANY other info so I researched and found that HUNDREDS of people have had problems and that they are a SCAM. I tried to call and reverse our purchase and the company REFUSED. Steer clear of this company!!!! ... Book your tours through your hotel.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Dear customer. The most important for us is to provide a great experience while you visit San Francisco. I am sorry to hear your frustration. I tried to contact you many times for more than 2 weeks on your phone and Viator message to give you the tickets and instructions. Unfortunately you never answered or return my calls or messages. I would be happy to help you next time you come in San Francisco and if you still want to go to Alcatraz to make it happen. Please send us an email [email protected]

Kathleen F

Aug 2019

I wanted to visit Alcatraz so bad but didn’t plan it ahead of time. With this tour I was able to get into Alcatraz and get a cruise of the bay as well that day!!!! This tour is worth every dollar!! Staff was very helpful and friendly!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you so much for your kind message!

Amal H

Aug 2019

Was good and i loved the audio tour... gave a real feeling of what was going on inside Alcatraz. We had fun and my son did too

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you so much for your kind message!