Alcatraz Day or Night Tour + Bay Cruise
Tour Highlights
Alcatraz is one of the most famous prisons in the world and a must-see when in San Francisco. Situated in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was an uninhabited island until it was converted into a fort in 1860
Opened between 1934 and 1963 as a maximum security prison, its corridors have held prisoners considered to be highly dangerous. Al Capone, Robert Franklin Stroud aka “The Birdman of Alcatraz”, Mickey Cohen, and Rafael Cancel Miranda have inhabited these cells in years past.
Visiting Alcatraz means taking a ferry at Pier 33 that will take you directly to The Rock in just 20 minutes. Once there, you can learn about the history of this prison and, of course, the numerous escape attempts made by the prisoners. Did any prisoner manage to escape? You will find out!
Also, during your visit to Alcatraz, you will see firsthand what it was like to be in the corridors of this prison, you can enter the cells, visit the dining rooms or the courtyard and discover what life was like in prison thanks to the audio guide included during your visit.
Tour Options
During the booking process, you can select the following tour options:
- Alcatraz Island Day Tour
- Alcatraz Island Night Tour
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Another must-do in San Francisco is a boat ride on the bay. Departing from Pier 39, you’ll spend an hour cruising past some of the city’s top attractions.
The boat will head towards the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering views of Fort Mason, the Marina District, Crissy Field, and the Presidio Hills. After passing beneath the Golden Gate, you'll continue past the Marin Headlands, Sausalito, and Angel Island State Park.
The journey concludes with a loop around Alcatraz Island before returning to the starting point, where you can admire the stunning San Francisco skyline.
How Does it Work?
The schedule you select when booking will be for the ferry to Alcatraz. However, due to availability constraints, you might be assigned to the next or previous available time slot.
After making your reservation, we'll send you the available times for the San Francisco Bay ferry ride.
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Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Round–trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco
Audio guide in English
Admission to Alcatraz Island
1–hour bay cruise
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Must See Llc
Corporate name: Must See LLC
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we only offer tickets at official prices, with transparency and exclusive advantages for our users. More information
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations
Pier 33
