Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Night Cruise Option

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience. Secure this experience because it often times sells out weeks in advance.You will also receive the free appetizer of the day at the iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant with an entree purchase.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Alcatraz Ticket $47.95, Ferry Cruise, Award winning audio in 11 languages.

Free appetizer at iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach "Little Italy" with a purchase of a meal.

Gratuities

What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Cruise and experience stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. As the ferry pulls away, look back for amazing views of the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, and Coit Tower. Step back in time and discover the legendary prison that was home to the greatest criminals, such as Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. Walk inside prison cells, walk through solitary confinement. recreation yard and dining hall. Explore at your own and listen to the award winning audio "Doing Time" narrated by former inmates and guards.

4 hours • Admission Included

Options

Official Alcatraz Island Cruise

Night Tour

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

4.28

76 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Stepping Onto The Rock
JohnS4127,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour of Alcatraz exceeded expectation. The staff was incredible when we arrived at the Pier and everything from that point forward was a positive. Alcatraz Island is filled with history.
An Okay Experience as a must do in SFO
Michael Z,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was ok. Not stellar. If you feel you must then do it but it is mediocre at best. Be prepared for a hike up steep grades.
Wear comfortable shoes...
consonya w,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared forLots of walking. Tons of photogenic opportunities. Eat before you go no place to buy food during the tour.
Buy direct to save money by 50%
Libin H,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
It’s absolutely not necessary to purchase this tour via Viator. One can buy the tickets at the boat dock or on the official website to avoid paying double the money.
Fun family experience...
cliffordleyva99,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun family experience definitely would come back next time. The service was good and efficient. It was easy to use for a first timer on the app.
Bad Communication and support!
GPGuilford,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Poor system and overpriced. The link you sent to retrieve our tickets did not work. Said expired even though it was less than 2 hours old. I stressful time and almost literally missed the boat!
Excellent experience
Carlosarturo C,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It's safe. Don't worry. Punctual exit. Nice and comfortable for a family plan and tour available in different languages
A great cruise and tour.
Jill W,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an amazing experience and it was an eye-opening experience. It was raining early during our tour and was somewhat dreary. Maybe fitting for this experience.
Great customer service.
26geralda,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked this as a non-refundable excursion. Not long after booking, we found out my wife needed cancer surgery. I sent a message and got a very nice message wishing her the best and a promise to refund. We will be headed out there again so we will book with them for sure.
Great weather great employees everything so organized to handle so many visitor's
shorty M,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was such a good experience employees were very helpful once I got there and I was able to walk around and take pictures its unforgettable to me I really wanted to come here and I finally went