Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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
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.
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.
Options
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.
Alcatraz Day with Bay Cruise
This option includes a daytime visit to Alcatraz
Reviews
946 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating
LAUDELINA R,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour itself is run efficiently and organized. It is very easy to locate, parking was across the street, less than a minute away. The ride was smooth & quick before you know it your there. The snacks available are good, fresh and did the job if you need a quick bite. Once on the Rock, you have a quick orientation and off you go to explore this very interesting wonder. There’s a souvenir shop to get some momentos. Once inside you’ll be audio guided through former correctional officers and convicts. Interesting stories, and if you visualize how it was, it’s even more impressive. What a place, what a history, so many intertwined and yet individualized, just fascinating. However, the flors are just the worst. Take a face net and a small hand fan, trust me, you’ll need it. Other than that it is a great experience.
Value was only ok....
Abbie W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
3.00Value was only ok. Schedule sent over email for bay cruise was incorrect. Near impossible to hear audio on Bay Tour. Also be aware the Alcatraz audio guide is just a pre-recorded audio guide like in a museum and wasn’t very long.
Lord of the Flies
GEORGE P,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
2.00The flies are terrible, they are on shore, on the boat and on the island. The workers act like guards. You are mostly on your own in an inhospitable place. This is not a pleasurable experience.
Alcatraz visit
Norma D,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00Travellers should be informed about the flies and be advised to buy some lemon and eucalyptus spray or be able to buy it on alcatraz as it is very annoying.
Great tour- watch out for flys
kelly c,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very well layed out area to board. The audio tour was pleasant and made us well informed of the facility. The only bad thing on this tour were the flys. Dont know how often this happens but they were bad our day.
Related Experiences
Operated by Must See - Alcatraz tours / Muir Woods and Sausalito tours