Overview
5 hours
Paper ticket
See the bay your way when you make your own Alcatraz combo.
Start your day by choosing one adventure from our preselected Fisherman's Wharf activity. Certain days have access to attractions such as zoos, museums, aquariums, transportation tours, and family fun adventures.
End your day with a visit to Alcatraz Island. Go inside the prison and experience the audio tour on your personal cell phone. Enjoy the island as long as you would like and return on any boat. Your Alcatraz time slot will be assigned by us and guests do not have to do the Wharf attraction if they just want the Alcatraz portion.
Some guests will experience reverse order: Start at Alcatraz/end at Wharf attraction.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Alcatraz Island
Entry to Alcatraz Island Prison with audio tour included. Guests will be assigned a boat departure time to experience the prison grounds. This is a $41 non refundable value.
Fisherman's Wharf
Guests will choose one Wharf attraction from our preselected list of available attractions on this date. The attraction will typically occur prior to their Alcatraz event with enough time in between for travel.
Options
Bay Your Way:Aquarium Alcatraz
Same day Aquarium Admisson: Same day Aquarium ticket and an assigned Alcatraz Island boat departure.
Alcatraz Inside: The Bay Your Way! Make your own combo!
Boudin Bistro Food/Bar Credit: $10 per person food and drink credit Boudin Bistro. Credit can be used for appetizers and alcoholic beverages
Bay Way: Ripley's /Alcatraz
Choose Same Day Ripley Museum : Same day museum admission and assigned boat departure for Alcatraz island boat (assigned by us)
What‘s Included
Guests will meet a host to exchange Viator voucher for their non Alcatraz portion
Same Day Entry to one selected Wharf attraction of your choice from our list
Assigned Alcatraz Day Departure to and from Pier 33 (assigned by us)
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
No transportation to/from hotels to Pier 33/Pier 39/Wharf
$10 Food Bar Credit Boudin Bistro
Meeting points
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrible ticket process
Diana M,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Visitor sold ticket and then changed time. Sent text messages but no mention of time change. Text didn’t include code for ticket. Couldn’t find code. Emailed and called Viator with no answer or reply. Turns out time was changed to 4+ hours earlier and we didn’t know so tickets were invalid. We are very unhappy about our experience with this company. Over $500 in dispute. We went and bought directly at the pier and extended our stay to use the new Alcatraz tickets. We suggest you go buy direct and avoid the stress and loss of funds.
Trip to Alcatraz
Judith H,May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very unique place. Lots of history. The audio tour was great! It really told a story. The pictures and actual items in the cells gave you an idea of what it was really like.
Amazing
Patty H,Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole trip was Amazing!! Really enjoyed the audio tour in the jail & friendly staff!! Definitely recommend seeing
Too expensive for a Very...
Meriem S,Aug 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00Too expensive for a Very basic visit, Best Buy from city cruise directly much cheaper for the same experience
Fun and easy
Merlin S,Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00What We liked about using this was how easy it was after we received our tickets. Everyone was really helpful and friendly.
Don't miss it
Kathleen K,Jul 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I would visit it again. Indian heritage Informative Creepy Thought provoking Eye opening Don't miss it!!!
My experience
Gladys F,Jul 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I love the experience in the island, the tour guide and the attention of all the staff they given us. 100% recommended!!!
Amazing experience,...
Stacey F,Jun 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience, highly recommended. Be prepared to walk up steep inclines. Wear a jumper as it gets quite cold on top of the hill.
Family adventure
PETAAMANDA S,May 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out for the family. Enjoyed both Alcatraz then the Aquarium. The audio tour was the highlight for both adults and the kids aged 9 and 13.
A must do !
Amanda J,Oct 14, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant! Very well organised trip - very informative tour provided with a personal phone set which you can pause at any time. Alcatraz itself is a very steep climb but a golf cart was available every 15 mins to take people up if unable to walk. Fantastic views of the city. Prompt boat shuttle back whenever you wanted to return do no time limit
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