Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Group sizeUp to 200 travelers

Overview

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little bit creepier (haunted?) while having less crowds, added ranger or docent-led tours, and extra narration on the outbound ferry.

Plus, you will take a separate high quality excursion with spectacular views along San Francisco Bay. This can be done before or after Alcatraz, with daily departures; no reservations required.

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

Considering how often the Alcatraz Night Tour 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 all along the San Francisco waterfront and out under the Golden Gate Bridge and back.

What's included

Note: The date & time you choose is the departure of your Alcatraz Tour
Single Departure/Arrival Location for separate company Bay Cruise Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge
Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island

What to expect

Alcatraz Island
3h · Admission ticket included

Discover America’s most infamous prison... at night! It's less crowded and more docents leading smaller groups. It's also creepier then, with added features, but always a chance to go inside a cell and feel the cold and dark life firsthand.

The award-winning 45-minute cell house audio headset tour covers escape attempts, riots, bizarre characters, and much more. Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how 3 inmates made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.”

Alcatraz is one of the most popular tours in the country:
• Video History Presentation – No Charge
• Audio Tour has sound effects, interviews with prisoners & 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
• Prison recreation yard open to public
Golden Gate Bridge
1h · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For the Blue & Gold Fleet Golden Gate Bay Cruise part of your package, go to the small “Victorian House” kiosk between Pier 39 & Pier 41. Show your voucher and say it is with DiscoverTown Tours. They will hand you tickets for your Bay Cruise. Multiple departures daily. No reservations.

Meeting point

For your Alcatraz tour: Bring this voucher and a Government Issued Photo Identification (for all persons over age 18) to Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing. Go to the Will Call Window at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. FOR AGE 18+, TICKETS WILL NOT BE RELEASED WITHOUT VALID PHOTO IDs.

End point

For the Blue & Gold Fleet Golden Gate Bay Cruise part of your package, go to the small “Victorian House” kiosk between Pier 39 & Pier 41. Show your voucher and say it is with DiscoverTown Tours. They will hand you tickets for your Bay Cruise. Multiple departures daily. No reservations.

End point

For your Alcatraz tour: Bring this voucher and a Government Issued Photo Identification (for all persons over age 18) to Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing. Go to the Will Call Window at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. FOR AGE 18+, TICKETS WILL NOT BE RELEASED WITHOUT VALID PHOTO IDs.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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