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

Tue 20 May

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $125.10

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Tue 20 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)

196ayum

May 2024

On Alcatraz Island you are given an audio guide and can explore the railings on your own. It is not as spectacular, however. The booking also includes a second boat trip that you can take from a different ferry dock. It takes 1 hour to the Golden Gate Bridge, then to Alcatraz Island and towards the other large bridge in the city.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you for your feedback on our Alcatraz and Bay Cruise tours. We're glad you enjoyed exploring Alcatraz Island with the audio guide and the scenic bay cruise. We hope to welcome you again for an even better experience. Thank you for choosing our tour!

Y7700UUagustina

Jan 2024

The experience was good with the operator when claiming the ticket, and the cruise and the entrance to Alcatraz left on time.

Response from Host

Jan 2024

Thank you for your positive review! We're glad you had a smooth experience from receiving your tickets to the punctual cruise departure. We aim to provide a seamless experience to all of our guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Donismarti

Oct 2023

I recommend doing it on your own, without organization, you go to the PIER (pier) you pay about 50 dollars, a ferry takes you to the old prison, when you arrive you see this largely dilapidated structure, you do your little external tour then you go in and you are equipped with an audio guide in Italian that takes you through the internal tour of the prison, giving excellent explanations on each area of the prison. It's worth spending a couple of hours on.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

We appreciate your review of our Alcatraz and Bay Cruise tours. Booking through us offers a seamless and hassle-free experience, allowing you to skip the ticket line. Additionally, we guarantee availability, which can be challenging when there is high demand. We're happy that you liked the audio tour in Italian and we hope you enjoyed your overall experience.