Alcatraz Prison Tour with Self-Guided Audio Tour and Ferry Rides
- 2–3 hours
- Skip the line
- 8 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The Alcatraz Island Tour offers a unique glimpse into the historic former prison, accessible via a scenic ferry ride from Pier 33 in San Francisco. This package includes admission to Alcatraz Island and an award-winning 45-minute audio tour of the prison, providing insights into the lives of infamous inmates and the prison's storied past. Visitors can explore the island at their own pace, allowing ample time to absorb the rich history and stunning views of the San Francisco skyline. This tour is a must for history buffs and those seeking a deeper understanding of one of America’s most notorious landmarks.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission ticket to the Alcatraz Prison
- Round trip ferry rides to and from the Alcatraz Island
- Audio tour in the language of your choice
Itinerary
You will take a 15 minutes ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island where you are free to explore on your own with an audio tour in multiple languages. You will have access to the famous cell house and learn the history and stories of the famous Alcatraz Island Prison.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please have your QR code ready and proceed directly to the boarding line 20-30 minutes before your departure time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- San Francisco Tours & Activities
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is 10% below the median of the 68 attraction tickets we list in San Francisco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 52 of 68.
About San Francisco
San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.
Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.
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