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Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Explore Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California with a guided day tour that includes ferry access and entry to the historic Cellhouse. This immersive experience brings the stories of the infamous prison and its past to life with exhibits, audio tours, and iconic bay views.

🚢 Ride a scenic ferry across San Francisco Bay with views of the Golden Gate Bridge

🎧 Walk through the prison with an award-winning audio tour featuring real inmate stories

🏝️ Explore outdoor areas like the Recreation Yard, Sallyport, and historic gardens

🏛️ Visit immersive exhibits covering Alcatraz’s history and its cultural significance

Step onto one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks with an Alcatraz Island Day Tour, complete with round-trip ferry service from Pier 33 and admission to the legendary Cellhouse. This experience offers a rare chance to explore Alcatraz Island during the day with fewer crowds, giving more space to take in the haunting atmosphere, sweeping bay views, and layered history of this former federal prison. Walk through the Cellhouse with the award-winning “Doing Time” audio tour, where real stories from former inmates and guards bring the past vividly to life.

Beyond the prison walls, this Alcatraz tour in San Francisco, California invites exploration of the entire island, from the Recreation Yard and Rose Garden to the New Industries Building and powerful exhibits like “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.” Discover remnants of the 1969 Occupation by Indians of All Tribes, join ranger-led programs throughout the day, and take in unforgettable views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline. With steep paths, changing weather, and plenty to see, comfortable shoes and layered clothing are key for making the most of this immersive, history-rich experience.

Step onto one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks with an Alcatraz Island Day Tour, complete with round-trip ferry service from Pier 33 and admission to the legendary Cellhouse. This experience offers a rare chance to explore Alcatraz Island during the day with fewer crowds, giving more space to take in the haunting atmosphere, sweeping bay views, and layered history of this former federal prison. Walk through the Cellhouse with the award-winning “Doing Time” audio tour, where real stories from former inmates and guards bring the past vividly to life.

Beyond the prison walls, this Alcatraz tour in San Francisco, California invites exploration of the entire island, from the Recreation Yard and Rose Garden to the New Industries Building and powerful exhibits like “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.” Discover remnants of the 1969 Occupation by Indians of All Tribes, join ranger-led programs throughout the day, and take in unforgettable views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline. With steep paths, changing weather, and plenty to see, comfortable shoes and layered clothing are key for making the most of this immersive, history-rich experience.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Seasonal,
March - October:
Daily

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Seasonal,
March - October:
Daily

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome.
  • Health limitations: Visitors should be comfortable spending time on a ferry and walking around the island. Those sensitive to motion sickness should plan accordingly.
  • Physical limitations: This experience involves walking uphill and uneven terrain. The climb from the dock to the cellhouse is approximately 0.25 miles (0.4 km) with a 130-foot elevation gain.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children:
    • Toddlers 4 years old and younger are free, do not require tickets and simply board the ferry with your party.
    • You do not need to include any toddlers in your total visitor count to Alcatraz Island.
    • You are welcome to bring strollers, however, there is no stroller storage. Strollers can be boarded onto our vessels and pushed around Alcatraz Island.
      • Unfortunately, strollers are not allowed on the S.E.A.T. Tram. (S.E.A.T. Tram — an electric shuttle that meets each scheduled arrival at the Alcatraz dock and transports visitors requiring mobility assistance from the dock to the prison building.)
  • Individuals with disabilities: The ferry and island offer accessibility options. The ferry is wheelchair accessible, and an accessible tram (S.E.A.T. vehicle) is available to transport guests with mobility needs to the top of the island.
    • The following areas are completely wheelchair accessible:
      • Alcatraz dock area
      • Prison building main floor
      • All bookstores
      • Museum displays
      • Island theater
      • Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing
      • All Alcatraz City Cruises vessels
  • Languages: The award-winning audio tour is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Russian.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours total, including ferry ride and time on the island. Tour/experience may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour/experience.
  • What’s included:
    • Round-trip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
    • Admission to Alcatraz Island
    • The Cellhouse Audio Tour featuring stories from former inmates and correctional officers
    • Access to historic areas such as the cellhouse, grounds, and exhibits
  • Who will be present: Ferry staff and National Park Service staff will be onsite. The audio tour is self-guided; other visitors will be present.
  • Spectators: Not applicable; all visitors must have a ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photos and videos are encouraged.
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must follow National Park Service guidelines and remain within designated areas. Smoking is restricted to designated areas only.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The experience runs rain or shine. Weather conditions on the bay can change quickly.
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for boarding.
  • Parking: Parking is not available at Pier 33. Public transportation or nearby parking garages are recommended.
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing; it can be windy and cool on the water.
  • What to bring:
    • Valid ticket or reservation confirmation
    • Water bottle
    • Camera or phone
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available on the ferry and on the island. No lockers are available.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Tickets are for a specific departure time, but guests may stay on the island as long as desired and return on any available ferry the same day.

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome.
  • Health limitations: Visitors should be comfortable spending time on a ferry and walking around the island. Those sensitive to motion sickness should plan accordingly.
  • Physical limitations: This experience involves walking uphill and uneven terrain. The climb from the dock to the cellhouse is approximately 0.25 miles (0.4 km) with a 130-foot elevation gain.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children:
    • Toddlers 4 years old and younger are free, do not require tickets and simply board the ferry with your party.
    • You do not need to include any toddlers in your total visitor count to Alcatraz Island.
    • You are welcome to bring strollers, however, there is no stroller storage. Strollers can be boarded onto our vessels and pushed around Alcatraz Island.
      • Unfortunately, strollers are not allowed on the S.E.A.T. Tram. (S.E.A.T. Tram — an electric shuttle that meets each scheduled arrival at the Alcatraz dock and transports visitors requiring mobility assistance from the dock to the prison building.)
  • Individuals with disabilities: The ferry and island offer accessibility options. The ferry is wheelchair accessible, and an accessible tram (S.E.A.T. vehicle) is available to transport guests with mobility needs to the top of the island.
    • The following areas are completely wheelchair accessible:
      • Alcatraz dock area
      • Prison building main floor
      • All bookstores
      • Museum displays
      • Island theater
      • Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing
      • All Alcatraz City Cruises vessels
  • Languages: The award-winning audio tour is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Russian.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours total, including ferry ride and time on the island. Tour/experience may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour/experience.
  • What’s included:
    • Round-trip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
    • Admission to Alcatraz Island
    • The Cellhouse Audio Tour featuring stories from former inmates and correctional officers
    • Access to historic areas such as the cellhouse, grounds, and exhibits
  • Who will be present: Ferry staff and National Park Service staff will be onsite. The audio tour is self-guided; other visitors will be present.
  • Spectators: Not applicable; all visitors must have a ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photos and videos are encouraged.
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must follow National Park Service guidelines and remain within designated areas. Smoking is restricted to designated areas only.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The experience runs rain or shine. Weather conditions on the bay can change quickly.
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for boarding.
  • Parking: Parking is not available at Pier 33. Public transportation or nearby parking garages are recommended.
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing; it can be windy and cool on the water.
  • What to bring:
    • Valid ticket or reservation confirmation
    • Water bottle
    • Camera or phone
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available on the ferry and on the island. No lockers are available.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Tickets are for a specific departure time, but guests may stay on the island as long as desired and return on any available ferry the same day.

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No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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