Alcatraz Inside Access Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Alcatraz Island
- Access exclusive prison areas
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco Bay
- Learn about Alcatraz's storied past
- Experience a self-paced audio tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
- Audio tour of Alcatraz prison
- Access to exclusive areas of the island
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are limited and often sell out; book in advance.
- The tour is self-paced; plan your time accordingly.
- Audio guides are available in multiple languages.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary on the island.
- Allow extra time for ferry boarding and security checks.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Tripadvisor needs lessons in customer service
There are two Alcatraz Island tour options, but one is more expensive because it supposedly includes an “overnight” or “night” experience. We didn’t get anything extra for the higher price. The confusing part is that the last boat leaves around 6 PM, so there isn’t actually a nighttime activity or special overnight experience included. Everyone gets essentially the same service: a round-trip ferry ride to and from Alcatraz, with the National Park Service providing and arranging the audio tour. I also tried contacting Tripadvisor customer service to explain the situation and request a refund for the amount I overpaid, but they refused to issue a refund. So before paying extra for the “night” option, make sure you understand exactly what you’re getting. If there’s no additional nighttime activity, you may just be paying more for the same experience. Don’t get caught paying extra for something you don’t receive.
Awesome!
Very good experience and big boat to get to island. Audio portion was very good. Highly recommend. Good
Great Alcatraz Visit
The overall experience was great and I would go again.
I'd recommend
Decent tour, for the time and money.No problems with boarding or leaving. My wife scheduled the tour in the morning and my tickets were emailed and I was on the tour by 3:20, right on time.
Never used
It was bad I was not able to board the ferry because the 3rd party who I purchased it from did not put my name in the system for the Pier