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Alcatraz Island Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
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Alcatraz Island Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option

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2 hours
San Francisco
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Overview

This tour includes round-trip ferry tickets from Pier 33 in San Francisco to Alcatraz Island and official admission to the island. From the moment visitors board the ferry, they receive an exclusive companion audio guide that plays alongside the official Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour. Both audio guides provide detailed commentary covering the island’s history, its gardens, stories of resistance, and other features not always included in the standard tour. Upon arrival, visitors can explore inside the prison buildings, including the cellhouse, as well as the island’s gardens, ruins, and other historic sites. The visit is self-guided and typically lasts between two and four hours, allowing ample time to walk around and take in views of the San Francisco Bay. An optional night tour is available, which includes evening ferry service, introductions by park rangers, and access to parts of the island that remain closed during the daytime. The night tour runs every day except Sundays and Mondays and features fewer visitors along with special programs. Food, drinks, and a live guide are not included in this tour.

Highlights

Round-trip ferry tickets from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
Official admission to Alcatraz included
Official Cellhouse audio tour provided
Exclusive companion audio guide throughout visit
Evening ferry and park ranger introductions with night option
Access to restricted areas during night tours (excluding Sundays and Mondays)

What's included

Audio tour included from boarding to return
Official admission to Alcatraz Island
Official Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour included
Round-trip ferry tickets to and from Alcatraz Island

What's not included

Food and beverages not included
No live guide provided

Itinerary

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Alcatraz Island

Arrive at San Francisco’s landmark Alcatraz Island with included ferry and admission. Explore the former prison that housed inmates like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. Walk through historic buildings, gardens, and ruins while listening to the official Cellhouse audio tour and the exclusive companion audio guide that offers additional stories from ferry boarding to departure.

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).

Languages

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Cancellation policy

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

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
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