USA · ALCATRAZ ISLAND VISITS
19 tours
Alcatraz is a national park site reached only by the official ferry from Pier 33, and tickets go weeks in advance in summer. Below are the ways in, with what the audio tour covers, how long the island really takes, and which combination tickets are worth it.
Pier 33 ferry and official Alcatraz tickets, plus an app audio tour of Alcatraz cells and the skyline, with flexible time on the island.
“Really nice and easy to do without a personal guide. Audioguide was perfect!”
Alcatraz Island with ferry and audio, plus 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off, Chinatown walk, sunset panoramic tour, and Aquarium admission.
“What an incredible day! Alcatraz was fascinating, eery, bleak but well worth a visit! The ferry there and back was very well organised with regular boats back and forth. Really worth the money including the 2 day hop on and off bus instead of Ubers and has earphones to learn about all the landmarks. Glad I booked this and even better that the weather was incredible!”
A 6.5-hour SF city coach tour plus ferry and self-guided Alcatraz Cell Block audio tour, with photo stops at Bay icons.
“Omgoodness where do I begin… This was such an amazing, beautiful, and inspiring experience. The tour of Alcatraz was like nothing I had ever experienced before as you went through the audio part you could feel like you where right there. It is a great experience for teens and older. There is so much to see and hear and learn about. Now the negative… The tour of San Francisco was not what I expected, a) not enough time to explore the 4 places you got off the bus, we were given 15 mins, b) it said you would experience the Golden Gate Bridge however we were taken to a parking…”
Inside Alcatraz with a cellhouse audio guide and a 60-minute Bay Cruise, including views under the Golden Gate from Pier 39.
“Audio tour was very informative and I liked the voices of both former guards and inmates to give a more authentic feel. Lots of interesting sub stories and interesting details throughout the tour. Good to take at my own pace”
Alcatraz ferry and audio tour, Muir Woods redwoods, Sausalito lunch, plus SF highlights. Small-group day with guided stops.
“We enjoyed the tour but we were not informed of Muir Woods being closed until we boarded for the tour. Instead, our driver, who was great, drove us around to ransom spots (one of which we visited on our own the previous day) and a creepy alley was part of the tour (graffiti). He did his best but too bad they didn’t just take us all to Alcatraz or a place more interesting than all of the little odd places.”
Alcatraz Cell Block audio tour plus Muir Woods redwoods and Sausalito waterfront, all in one long day from San Francisco.
“Muir Woods is fantastic and breathtaking to walk through. Sausolita was surprisingly good and a lovely place to rest and get a drink, sandwich or salad, Alcatraz was very thought provoking. Well organised tour and driver was very knowledgeable, Certainly recommend 😊.”
Luxury van links Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito in one day, with Golden Gate Bridge views and included ferry plus audio.
“It is an experience to remember. Be ready to do a lot of walking. And pack a sweater just in case it gets cold.”
Guided San Francisco highlights to Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, Sausalito, plus optional Alcatraz, with snacks, water, and time-saving stops.
“It was a great day. Per was so knowledgeable and he dropped us off at key points and we could take photos. Would defo recommend this tour if you’re visiting. We saw a lot of the city with the time we had and then finished off at Alcatraz.”
Alcatraz and a Bay Cruise in one 4-hour plan, with roundtrip ferry, multi-language audio guide, and major Golden Gate views.
“As almost all tickets for Alcatraz were sold out, I was super happy being able to go these this way on relatively short notice. The trip was really worthwhile and the audio tour in our own language (Dutch) adding value for the kids. Transportation was smooth and well-arranged. Great experience for us!”
Boutique small-group day trip: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with ferry, audio tour, and Golden Gate photo stop, from $143.
“Was amazing. The tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable!!”
Combine Alcatraz with the night option and a Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with ferry access, 45-minute audio, and flexible cruise timing from Pier 39.
“The tour itself is run efficiently and organized. It is very easy to locate, parking was across the street, less than a minute away. The ride was smooth & quick before you know it your there. The snacks available are good, fresh and did the job if you need a quick bite. Once on the Rock, you have a quick orientation and off you go to explore this very interesting wonder. There’s a souvenir shop to get some momentos. Once inside you’ll be audio guided through former correctional officers and convicts. Interesting stories, and if you visualize how it was, it’s even more impressive. What a place, what a history,…”
Guided San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito, with photo stops and optional Alcatraz upgrade, in a small, air-conditioned group.
“Great tour! Our tour guide Mark was really knowledgeable and had a lot to share along the way to each destination. Really great energy too! We learned a lot more about San Francisco than we thought we would.”
Waterfront walk plus Alcatraz with audio, starting at Fisherman’s Wharf. Optional Golden Gate bay cruise and SkyStar Wheel upgrade.
“Rob was an absolutely amazing tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone :) Thanks Rob!!!!”
Alcatraz Island ticket plus 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass, ferry and audio tours, Aquarium by the Bay, and sunset viewpoints.
“Great visit to Alcatraz Island. Very informative staff who provided a great experience. The Big Bus tour was equally enjoyable. The onboard audio was the best I’ve experienced in a hot on/hop off program. It was extremely informative and kept your attention. It pointed out a lot of interesting features that we otherwise would have missed!!!”
Official Alcatraz admission with round-trip ferry from Pier 33, plus a start-to-finish companion audio tour and optional night access.
“Overall it was a good visit. Although there was the Asian lady at the counter with a lot of attitude. She Definitely need to look at different job because customer service is not her best skill. Other then that it was a good experience”
