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
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Ride to Alcatraz!
Lydia D,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a beautiful day for a ferry ride...the boat was clean, spacious and the employees were very friendly! We liked the fact that our trip included a specific time to leave the dock, but we had many options of times to come back, so we could basically take our time enjoying the whole island of Alcatraz.
They thought of everything.
Michael B,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good stuff. Mostly on your own. Snack bar on the boat with good hot dogs and nice people. Lots of flies this time of year. Mid September. But they give you fly swatters! Transportation up the hill for disabled but some areas like the yard were not accessible for disabled. Really liked Danny who ran beside the disabled train. Nice guy. Very helpful.
Disrespectful Staff
Isaiah M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00My girlfriend and I arrived on time. The security guard that was scanning tickets told me the ferry was full. So I had to get on the next ferry. I go to the ticket counter to get a stand by pass and they wanted to charge me. This happened to another guy and he got a stand by pass for free. I do not recommend this attraction. The staff was very unprofessional and maybe racist.
Non-existent assistance
MariaCristina D,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00They couldn't help me before my experience. I pointed out that I had not received the link in Italian for audio guide to Alcatraz. Before the departure I was told that I should have my personal earphones and that through the link I would listen in Italian to the story of the prison. All false. Link in Italian never arrived, despite many messages and emails sent. Luckily, when they arrived in Alcatraz they gave free audio guides. Viator never again!!!!!
Alcatraz tour!!
Eileen K,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was fantastic! The tour around Alcatraz was so informative and interesting… you have the option of exploring yourself or walking with a guide for about the first 15-20 minutes. He walked us up the rock stopping along the way to share fun and interesting facts. Once inside the cell house there is a self guided audio tour, the headphones and device were provided. The tour is self paced, you can pause the recording along the way. At the end there is a shop where you can buy souvenirs. Definitely a must do if you’re in San Francisco… afterwards I walked over to Fisherman’s Wharf, it was about a 10 minute walk… overall a great way to spend the last few hours I had after a week long business trip! Word of advice, get to the pier earlier than they suggest. I walked up 30 minutes prior and just made it on the ferry before it departed.
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