Alcatraz Inside Access Ferry and Audio Tour with Night Option
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide, your journey unfolds with captivating narratives about the island’s history, hidden gardens, and powerful stories of resistance. From the moment you board the ferry at Pier 33 to your return, enjoy immersive storytelling that enhances the official Cellhouse audio tour. This experience reveals insights often missed, providing a deeper understanding of transformation within this historic site.
At checkout, you can select the Alcatraz Night Tour option, which includes evening ferry service, guided introductions by park rangers, and access to areas not open during the day. With fewer visitors and special programs, the night tour offers a more intimate and immersive experience of the island. Night option is not available Sundays and Mondays.
This is a self-guided tour with an exclusive audio companion guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Immersive audio tour from start to finish
Official Alcatraz admission
Official Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour
Round-trip ferry tickets to Alcatraz Island
Food & Drink
Live Tour Guide
What To Expect
Alcatraz Island
Visit San Francisco’s most legendary landmark with included ferry and admission to Alcatraz Island. Explore the prison that once held Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, take in sweeping Bay views, and walk through historic buildings, gardens, and ruins. Your visit includes the official Cellhouse audio tour and an exclusive companion audio guide that reveals hidden stories from the moment you board the ferry to your return.
Options
Alcatraz Day Tour with Audio
Alcatraz Night Tour with Audio
Alcatraz Night Tour: The Alcatraz Night tour includes special programs, smaller crowds, and unique access to areas not open during the day.
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All went well from reservations online and the tour nice.
Grace B,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exciting and a lot of fun the tour guide speak so well and very friendly. The ride boat comes every 30 minutes perfect no waiting to long Very organized.
We experienced a...
Paula H,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We experienced a situation while standing in line at the dock and while on the ferry that was very disturbing…. Some type of flies!!!They were everywhere landing on us 😟
Free standard audio tour
Manava R,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Headphones in French or several other languages are free of charge. At least for the visit of the interior of the building and are well supported.
Super good everything is a huge experience
Perla C,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice to know everything exactly how you look online I recommend it to all is familiar in a group as they say live this huge experience the staff super amabla
Tour was intuitive and...
Kawanna J,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was intuitive and easy to follow. The narrative audio tour guide companion was very helpful. Also, we used the audio device and headphones provided by the Park Service, so did not need to download the app mentioned when booking the trip.
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