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Official Alcatraz Island Admission Ticket + Audio Tour with Roundtrip Ferry by Alcatraz City Cruises
San Francisco · United States
From52.9 USD per person
Activity
Activity type
Activity
Voucher delivery
≈ 5 min after booking
Highlights
Cross San Francisco Bay with round-trip ferry transportation to explore Alcatraz Island.
View exteriors of the Cellhouse, Warden's House, Eagle Plaza, the Recreation Yard, and more.
Listen to the award-winning Audio Tour “Doing Time: Alcatraz Cellhouse” available in 11 languages.
About this activity
Visit Alcatraz Island, one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks. It was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. Travel by ferry across San Francisco Bay aboard Alcatraz City Cruises, the only official provider that takes visitors to the island. Explore the area as you listen to the acclaimed Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour. You can also view exhibits, roam the gardens, and admir…
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Good to know
Child policy:
Children under 5 years old are free of charge.
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Good to know:
Valid photo identification may be required.
Ferry departures operate throughout the day and are subject to operational conditions. Check the official website for the latest schedule.
The weather on Alcatraz is unpredictable and can change unexpectedly. It is recommended to bring a light jacket or sweater, especially at night. Comfortable athletic or walking shoes are strongly recommended.
The pickup location for the Audio Tour headset is located at the main entrance of the Cellhouse building at the top of the island. Audio Tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
The roads and walkways on Alcatraz are steep, with an elevation change of 40 meters, the equivalent of walking up a 13-story building. If you have mobility concerns, please check the Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) Tram information on the website (https://alcatrazcitycruises.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility/).
Large bags, luggage, coolers, oversized items (items too large to be carried by one person), bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, professional photo and video equipment, drones, and any type of weapon are prohibited.
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San Francisco · California · United States
Behind the Scenes Tour with English Guide + Night Tour:
Children under 12 years are not allowed on the Behind the Scenes tour.
The Behind the Scenes Tour is a physically strenuous tour, involving 90-120 minutes of extensive walking on steep hills, climbing multiple staircases, possible ladder climbing, and standing for extended periods of time. After the Behind the Scenes Tour, you will then participate in the full Alcatraz Night Tour experience.
