Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Overview
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Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from expert historians. Both tours include an audio guide available in multiple languages to delve into the prison's history and infamous escape attempts.
Additionally, enjoy a narrated 1-hour cruise with views of landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Bridge, and Pier 39 sea lions, all from the comfort of a boat with indoor and outdoor seating.
The time you select will be your Alcatraz ferry departure. The Alcatraz ferry departs from Pier 33.
You may take the Bay cruise on any day at any available departure time. These are 2 separate tours. Children 4 years and younger are free and do not need tickets.
For the Alcatraz Night tour, If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour.
The night tour is not available on Sundays and Mondays.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that this package is 2 separate tours - Alcatraz tour PLUS a separate Bay Cruise.
What To Expect
Alcatraz Island
Choose between a daytime tour or a special nighttime tour of Alcatraz. The nighttime tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from expert historians. For the Alcatraz Night tour ONLY: If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour. Otherwise, the Bay Cruise may be taken any other time or day according to the schedule. You will take a short ride on a ferry (15min) to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33. Enjoy a 45-minute immersive audio tour to listen to the incredible history of the infamous prison. After that, you have all the time you want to explore the rest of the island. Then you can take any ferry back to Pier 33. The ferry usually runs every 30 minutes. A multi-language audio tour included is now available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese, and Dutch. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
San Francisco Bay
Take advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction aboard Blue & Gold Fleet’s 60-minute Bay Cruise Adventure. Sail past the famous PIER 39 sea lions and along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, revealing the city’s fascinating skyline. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge for a fantastic photo opportunity. This comfortable San Francisco Bay Cruise tour has both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing major landmarks as you sail by them. You haven’t experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. The Bay Cruise departs from Pier 39. You may take the San Francisco Bay cruise anytime you choose. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you after booking.
Options
Alcatraz Night with Bay Cruise
With this option you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz Night tour if you wish to take them on the same day.
Alcatraz Day with Bay Cruise
This option includes a daytime visit to Alcatraz
What‘s Included
45-minute award-wining audio tour on Alcatraz Island
Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (valued at $45.25 USD)
Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)
60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise
Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there)
Food and Beverage
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
990 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nights are cold even during summer months
Monica V,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If going towards evening wear something warm, comfy shoes to walk and enjoy. There are restrooms and you buy sweatshirts if you forget to bring something warm.
Great thing to do in San Francisco
Steven B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the hike up. It was a great audio tour and Inwiuld do it again. We learned a lot and the views are amazing.
Very informative and...
Doug M,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and educational excursion. Alcatraz was at your own pace and amazing experience. The Bay tour was a great time but dress warmly! Even in June it was cold!
Great experience to Alcatraz and SF bay
sfmcmehlman,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved Alcatraz- had been on my “ to do list” for years. Worth it! People were saying since they take you on a boat you don’t need the separate bay cruise but I disagree. Bay cruise was beautiful and educational too. I didn’t do sunset version but could see how that would be worth it.
Cruisy
Marcel B,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day magical and better then expected the experience highlighted my trip and I have so many great memories and pictures from the day
Excellent choice!
Hugo Q,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overall value and experience, I really enjoyed the fact that I could take the ferry over the bay on a different day from the Alcatraz tour and the availability and logistics was great!
Amazing tour.
Kelly S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour. Highly recommend it. It was so great to see the history of Alcatraz. And then a ride to see the sights from the water- Alcatraz, the seals, and The Golden Gate Bridge. It was great!
Alcatraz Night Tour
Luz G,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There wasn’t a Viator representative to help check in or give expectations. Just kinda got herded to ship by a security guard. For the exorbitant price of the tour I think it could have been better. Have done other Viator tours for much 1/3 the price with a better explanation and tour of the experience. I would suggest you buys tickets there when you arrive instead of through Viator.
Very interesting
AnneMarie S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was very good… little pricey but unique very informative and interesting.. the boat ride was great and the audio tour was extremely interesting
Alcatraz tour
Andrew M,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Booking procedure straight forward and easy.Instructions were perfect. Boat ride was 15 minutes approximately but felt quicker. Staff were professional. On Alcatraz the Ranger briefing on the dock was helpful and explained what to do and where to go. The whole Alcatraz experience was amazing and with the headphone system explaining step by step and where to go was very good. A dissapointing part was some maintenance work on the building going in to the exercise yard and down the steps with scaffolding and Tarps.For me that is a iconic part of Alcatraz but I understand work has to be done.Its just a pity we wasn't informed when booking. Overall a fantastic experience.
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