easy
2.5–3 hours for Alcatraz tour, plus optional time for other activities
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderate walking on uneven surfaces and stairs
Step inside Alcatraz’s storied cells with a tour that pairs history with flexible sightseeing options. Choose bike, bus, or bay cruise to experience San Francisco’s highlights your way.
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Experience the haunting history of Alcatraz with an immersive tour that includes access to the prison cells and a captivating audio guide. Choose between a scenic bike rental for self-guided exploration, a hop-on hop-off bus tour of San Francisco's iconic sights, or a picturesque Bay cruise, making your visit unforgettable.
Alcatraz + Bike Rental Package Includes:
Alcatraz + Bus Tour Package Includes:
Alcatraz + Bay Cruise Package Includes:
Please select available date/time during check out This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It also includes a Hop on Hop off open top bus tour OR a bike rental for the ultimate San Francisco experience. The Alcatraz tour ticket is very popular and it is recommended that you book in advance online to secure your Alcatraz tour spot.
You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but allow at least 3 hours for cruising to the Island, taking the Cellhouse audio tour, exploring the rest of the Island and its historic exhibits and returning via ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.
The Alcatraz tour ticket package contains tour activities that are operated by different tour agencies. You will receive ticketing instructions by email once your booking is confirmed.
Alcatraz tours sell out quickly, especially in peak seasons—reserve your spot weeks ahead to avoid disappointment.
The island has uneven terrain and stairs; sturdy walking shoes will keep you comfortable during your visit.
San Francisco Bay can be chilly and windy, even in summer; a windbreaker or fleece will keep you warm.
Picking up your bike rental early in the day maximizes the time you have for self-guided city rides.
Alcatraz Island served as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963, housing some of the nation’s most infamous criminals and operating as a military fort before that.
Efforts to preserve Alcatraz involve minimizing visitor impact on island ecology and supporting sustainable ferry operations to protect the San Francisco Bay.
Supportive shoes help navigate steep stairs and uneven paths on Alcatraz Island.
Bring layers to adapt to changing temperatures and bay breezes.
all specific
Staying hydrated is important, especially when biking or walking between sites.
Protects against wind and occasional rain common in the San Francisco Bay area.
fall|winter|spring specific