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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

German
Korean
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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

What To Expect

1

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.

2 hours 30 minutes•Admission Included
2

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.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Alcatraz Day with Bay Cruise

This option includes a daytime visit to Alcatraz

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.

Reviews

4.20

905 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Perfect Day!

    Allyson M,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was my second time doing this tour with my family. I took my daughter two years ago. I would recommend it to anyone. It was very efficient, and the audio tour was very informational. My teenagers had a fun and educational experience. We also loved the ferry cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. This was a highlight for my kids. They took so many great photos, and the audio during the ferry ride was helpful. It was a nice sunny day when we were out, and we all had so much fun!

  • Day on the Rock

    Man o,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A1 experience seeing an old historic prison. Well narrated and well kept place. Ferry ride over has some incredible views of the Bay. Highly recommend for the price it's definitely worth it.

  • Worth every penny.

    Amir M,

    Jul 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a chance to take a day tour as every night tour was booked. Make sure you plan ahead as these do book quick. We had great time and audio tour is great.

  • The tour was good but the...

    Edwina C,

    Jul 4, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The tour was good but the fact we were charged double for each ticket I was not happy about and I picked the 12:00 pm tour and my ticket showed 9:00 tour so we had to do standby. Luckily we still made the 12:00 boat. This is a third party site so people need to really double check before purchasing.

  • Outstanding day

    sharonfieldes,

    Jul 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was a fantastic day - everyone was friendly, helpful and what an experience to see both these activities

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4.20
905 reviews
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