Alcatraz Island Tour with Night Option and San Francisco Bay Cruise
by Must See
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Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is home to the former federal prison known for its history and escape attempts. This tour offers two choices: a daytime visit or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and presentations by historians. Both options feature a 45-minute audio guide available in nine languages that covers the prison’s history. Visitors board a ferry at Pier 33 for a 15-minute ride to Alcatraz Island. After the audio tour, guests can explore the island independently before returning on a ferry that runs approximately every 30 minutes. Arrival at the pier is recommended 30 minutes before the scheduled ferry departure. In addition to the Alcatraz tour, a separate 60-minute narrated cruise on San Francisco Bay is available. This cruise departs from Pier 39 and includes views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 sea lions, and the city’s waterfront. Seating is available indoors and outdoors. Guests may take the Bay Cruise on any day or time that fits their schedule. If taking both tours on the same day and selecting the night Alcatraz tour, the Bay Cruise must be taken before the Alcatraz visit. The night tour is not offered on Sundays and Mondays.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alcatraz Island
Guests take a 15-minute ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island. Visitors choose between a daytime tour or a night tour that includes a narrated sunset cruise, cell door demonstrations, and historian talks. The night tour is not available on Sundays and Mondays. A 45-minute audio guide, offered in nine languages, explains the prison’s history and escape attempts. After the audio tour, visitors can explore independently before taking a return ferry, which departs roughly every 30 minutes. For those booking both tours on the same day with the night option, the Bay Cruise must be taken before the Alcatraz visit. Arrival at Pier 33 is advised 30 minutes before ferry departure.
150 min
San Francisco Bay
This 60-minute narrated cruise departs from Pier 39 and offers views of San Francisco’s waterfront, including the Pier 39 sea lions and the city skyline. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating. The cruise passes under or near the Golden Gate Bridge, providing photo opportunities. Guests may take this cruise on any day or time available after booking.
60 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The 60-minute Bay Cruise usually sails toward or under the Golden Gate Bridge for photos.
Pier 39
The cruise departs from and returns to Pier 39, passing by the sea lion habitat located at this waterfront area.
Meeting point
The time you select at checkout is the time of your Alcatraz ferry. The ferry will leave on time at your specified departure time. Please arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. For the Bay Cruise, exchange the voucher at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office at Pier 39.
End point
The time you select at checkout is the time of your Alcatraz ferry. The ferry will leave on time at your specified departure time. Please arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. For the Bay Cruise, exchange the voucher at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office at Pier 39.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Alcatraz Island Tour with Night Option and San Francisco Bay Cruise
by Must See
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$278Overview
Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is home to the former federal prison known for its history and escape attempts. This tour offers two choices: a daytime visit or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and presentations by historians. Both options feature a 45-minute audio guide available in nine languages that covers the prison’s history. Visitors board a ferry at Pier 33 for a 15-minute ride to Alcatraz Island. After the audio tour, guests can explore the island independently before returning on a ferry that runs approximately every 30 minutes. Arrival at the pier is recommended 30 minutes before the scheduled ferry departure. In addition to the Alcatraz tour, a separate 60-minute narrated cruise on San Francisco Bay is available. This cruise departs from Pier 39 and includes views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 sea lions, and the city’s waterfront. Seating is available indoors and outdoors. Guests may take the Bay Cruise on any day or time that fits their schedule. If taking both tours on the same day and selecting the night Alcatraz tour, the Bay Cruise must be taken before the Alcatraz visit. The night tour is not offered on Sundays and Mondays.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alcatraz Island
Guests take a 15-minute ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island. Visitors choose between a daytime tour or a night tour that includes a narrated sunset cruise, cell door demonstrations, and historian talks. The night tour is not available on Sundays and Mondays. A 45-minute audio guide, offered in nine languages, explains the prison’s history and escape attempts. After the audio tour, visitors can explore independently before taking a return ferry, which departs roughly every 30 minutes. For those booking both tours on the same day with the night option, the Bay Cruise must be taken before the Alcatraz visit. Arrival at Pier 33 is advised 30 minutes before ferry departure.
150 min
San Francisco Bay
This 60-minute narrated cruise departs from Pier 39 and offers views of San Francisco’s waterfront, including the Pier 39 sea lions and the city skyline. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating. The cruise passes under or near the Golden Gate Bridge, providing photo opportunities. Guests may take this cruise on any day or time available after booking.
60 min
Golden Gate Bridge
The 60-minute Bay Cruise usually sails toward or under the Golden Gate Bridge for photos.
Pier 39
The cruise departs from and returns to Pier 39, passing by the sea lion habitat located at this waterfront area.
Meeting point
The time you select at checkout is the time of your Alcatraz ferry. The ferry will leave on time at your specified departure time. Please arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. For the Bay Cruise, exchange the voucher at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office at Pier 39.
End point
The time you select at checkout is the time of your Alcatraz ferry. The ferry will leave on time at your specified departure time. Please arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. For the Bay Cruise, exchange the voucher at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office at Pier 39.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.