Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour, including a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise at your convenience.
Board the ferry for an exclusive night tour with live narration and a unique "around the island" route. See the Golden Gate Bridge silhouette at sunset, join a cell door demonstration, and hear captivating stories of former residents. Use an informative audio guide to explore Alcatraz's haunting history in multiple languages. Visit exhibits detailing the island's compelling past.
Also, enjoy an audio-narrated Bay sightseeing cruise on a comfortable boat with indoor and outdoor seating, passing landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge.
Please note: 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.
The Alcatraz Night tour is not available Sundays and Mondays.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
San Francisco Bay
Starting from Pier 39, enjoy a narrated 1-hour sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay on a comfortable boat with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy the stunning views and pass by famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Bay Bridge. Note that if you wish to take the Bay Cruise and the Alcatraz Night Tour on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz Tour.
Alcatraz Island
Board the ferry at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) for your special night tour of Alcatraz Island. Your exclusive tour starts with a narrated ferry ride to Alcatraz, taking a unique "around the island" route. Experience the island's evening ambiance, admire the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset, and hear captivating inmate stories. Use the audio guide, available in multiple languages, to delve into Alcatraz's history. Enjoy activities led by expert historians and explore various exhibits. The Alcatraz Night Tour offers a unique experience for a limited number of visitors each evening. Note that if you wish to take the Bay Cruise and the Alcatraz Night Tour on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz Tour.
What‘s Included
Alcatraz Island nighttime admission fee ($56.30 value)
Roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island at night
1-hour San Francisco Bay cruise
Audio guide in multiple languages
Food and drinks
Meeting points
San Francisco Bay
, San Francisco United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My Bucket List
Julie H,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the night tour. Sun was setting as we made our way across the bay. It added an eeriness to it that the day wouldn’t have provided. Plan on staying for a while after the tour, and move around what you can on your own. We tried to catch the first ferry back, and feel like we missed something’s. We unfortunately were pressed for time. The audio tour explained a lot, and getting to be there was nice. Also, knowing your $ goes to keeping this historical site a float is nice.
Well worth it, I highly recommend!!
Inspire66087848511,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. We went on the night tour and really got a good feel for the atmosphere. The audio was well done and very informative. The views of San Fran at night were amazing. I enjoyed every minute of it. Loved the extra informational chats.
Absolutely loved the...
Danah P,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved the audio tour, the demonstration of the doors and the view of the hospital section. It was nice to be at the park during a time where it wasn’t quite as packed
Nighttime Tour of Alcatraz --August, 2024
M Clouti,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a great time exploring the grounds of Alcatraz in August, 2024. I highly recommend the night tour for a spookier, more solemn experience. Be prepared for the cooler temps and wind by bringing a jacket. There's also a fair amount of walking uphill, but there is also a shuttle you can take if walking isn't manageable for you. We enjoyed the experience!
What a pleasure
Asim G,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a nice experience with family to Alcatraz the first time. Great service and host. Would recommend to anyone visiting.
Need to be clearer with ur discription
Anonymous,Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00When this is offered as a Alcatraz night tour with SF bay Cruise why would u think it’s 2 different things and times??? I paid $150 for to only go to Alcatraz Now Alcatraz was great but not for $150 each ticket I got tickets saying that it started at 7:05pm No where was it clear that the SF bay cruise needed to be done prior So we didn’t get to go on cruise But only to Alcatraz !!! Too much money for that !!!! Not happy !!!!
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