Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

Duration2h - 4h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide, your journey unfolds with captivating narratives about the island’s history, hidden gardens, and powerful stories of resistance. From the moment you board the ferry at Pier 33 to your return, enjoy immersive storytelling that enhances the official Cellhouse audio tour. This experience reveals insights often missed, providing a deeper understanding of transformation within this historic site.

At checkout, you can select the Alcatraz Night Tour option, which includes evening ferry service, guided introductions by park rangers, and access to areas not open during the day. With fewer visitors and special programs, the night tour offers a more intimate and immersive experience of the island. Night option is not available Sundays and Mondays.

This is a self-guided tour with an exclusive audio companion guide.

Options

Alcatraz Day Tour with Audio

Alcatraz Night Tour with Audio

Alcatraz Night Tour: The Alcatraz Night tour includes special programs, smaller crowds, and unique access to areas not open during the day.

What's included

Immersive audio tour from start to finish
Official Alcatraz admission
Official Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour
Round-trip ferry tickets to Alcatraz Island

Food & Drink
Live Tour Guide

What to expect

Alcatraz Island
Admission ticket included

Visit San Francisco’s most legendary landmark with included ferry and admission to Alcatraz Island. Explore the prison that once held Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, take in sweeping Bay views, and walk through historic buildings, gardens, and ruins. Your visit includes the official Cellhouse audio tour and an exclusive companion audio guide that reveals hidden stories from the moment you board the ferry to your return.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please go to Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) approximately 30 minutes before your departure time. Boarding will begin 15 minutes prior. Make sure you have the QR codes that will be sent the day before and go directly to the boarding line (not the ticket line).

End point

Please go to Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) approximately 30 minutes before your departure time. Boarding will begin 15 minutes prior. Make sure you have the QR codes that will be sent the day before and go directly to the boarding line (not the ticket line).

Additional information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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