Private Tour
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Overview
Available languages
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Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Alcatraz. Witness the chilling cells that housed Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, as you explore the imposing cell blocks. Be captivated by the echoes of the past as you wander through the eerie corridors, and soak in the stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries and legends of America's most infamous prison on our Alcatraz Highlights Tour - a thrilling adventure you won't ever forget!
Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the App!
With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pier 33
We will start the tour riding the scenic ferry to Alcatraz Island. This ride will take 20-30 minutes.
Alcatraz Island
The world famous Alcatraz Island! Come and explore the hidden sights and stories behind the world famous Alcatraz Island. You will hear enchanting stories about the old prisoon!
What‘s Included
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value of $48)
Unlock secret stories, audio, and music
App Guide
Options
Day Tour
Alcatraz + Angel Island Option
Night Tour
Tour and Alcatraz Tickets
After Hours Night Tour
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Viator is a pain to work with.
Alan R,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The ticketing process is awful. When you purchase tickets on line you should get your qr code tickets on your phone. What a waste of time to get to the pier and have to get in a slow moving. Your online system needs badly to be updated. I wiil never use Viator again.
Please read before purchasing
Deborah L,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00If using Viator, be aware that you may be given incorrect information regarding how to obtain your vouchers for the tour, time to arrive/ board for your tour and pricing. We have used Viator in the past and all went very well however, the Alcatraz tour was booked through Viator and another intermediary which ended up giving us the incorrect information and no ability to download the voucher code (in addition to the cost being increased by more than $60 total! Save your self the cost and complexity and wait to book at the pier. The staff there was very helpful and they found our booking through these several intermediaries (sometimes they are not able to locate such prepaid reservations) especially during busy times….
Alcatraz tour
Colleen V,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy boat ride over. You can spend as much time as you want there and return on whatever boat you wish. Definitely do the audio tour of the cells.
A must see!
Luc D,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Well organized and interesting. Gerry terminal easy to find. Tour of jail cells is informative and it’s cool how they use real criminals voices.
Good Trip
susan f,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super organised - thank you - thoroughly enjoyed this trip. So efficient and easy - beating the queues!
Bad audio part.
Jennifer W,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The ferry ride was no issue. Once on the island coukd not listen to audio tour it would constantly stop and not start up again. Also people should know once on island they provide audio tour so no need to pay for another. Would not recommend this through Viator.
Great family trip!! Excellent tour!
aprilaW2472XX,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was excellent! We had a great time and everything went smoothly.
There was no tour and I...
LauraElena P,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00There was no tour and I wasn’t told in advance, could have planned something else. Bad planning from the company
Great day
Emer C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Boat and dock swarming with flies on upper deck. Recommend sitting inside. Fun and great way to spend a couple of hours. Good history lesson too about first indigenous people
The only reason I’m not...
Sonia B,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The only reason I’m not giving 5 is because it took too long to get the final tickets and I was getting worried that I was not going to receive them. They sent an email with just letting me know that tickets are coming in a different email.
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