San Francisco · ALCATRAZ ISLAND TOURS
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Alcatraz is the ticket that sells out first in San Francisco, so the tour you can actually get onto matters as much as the one you want. Ranked below are the best ways onto the island: the straight ferry-and-audio ticket, the combos that add a bay cruise or the city, and the evening visits, with prices, what each includes, and how far ahead to book.
Ferry to Alcatraz with an official ticket and self-guided app audio. See Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, plus SF skyline views.
“Needs to be an awareness of the flies. I understand they are harmless but the wait for the boat and whilst on the boat was not a nice experience due to the amount of flies”
Alcatraz ferry with audio guide plus 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off, sunset views, Chinatown walk, and Aquarium by the Bay.
“Big bus company were amazing very friendly and informative definitely recommend”
One day in San Francisco: narrated city bus sights plus an audio-guided Alcatraz cell block tour by ferry from Pier 33.
“Very nice tour of all the hot spots in SF. I liked the jump in and out aspect at different locations. Worth the money to tour in comfort Alcatraz was amazing and the timing of this tour perfect.”
Skip the ticket line for an Inside Alcatraz audio tour plus a 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise, including views under the Golden Gate Bridge.
“Inside Alcatraz tour was great! With a short ferry ride over to the island, you are then greeted and briefed on the island and key areas then left to wonder and explore. The audio guide gives a great insight into life at Alcatraz”
One day to nail San Francisco highlights: North Beach to Chinatown, Muir Woods redwoods, Sausalito, then Alcatraz from Pier 33.
“Roger and Kevin were very knowledgeable of the city and the surrounding areas. I would go again with relatives. Great Job Guys!”
90-minute narrated Bay cruise with skip-the-line access, full Alcatraz island views, and a sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
“The boat was clean and safe. The tour is well planned and informative.”
Alcatraz, Muir Woods and Sausalito in one day: ferry, cellhouse audio, redwood walk and waterfront free time at strong value.
“The trip was excellent the meeting point was walking distance from our hotel which worked out great. Muir Woods was beautiful. The view of Gold Gate Bridge was amazing. The stop at Sausalito was good for grabbing some lunch before heading to Alcatraz. Our tour was well worth it and our bus driver was very knowledgeable about the area.”
Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito in one small-group day. Enjoy a luxury van, Golden Gate views, and included ferry plus audio.
“Muir Woods was closed due to government shutdown. Our driver Ben saved the day by driving us as close to Muir Woods as he could get us .”
Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, Sausalito, plus optional Alcatraz, with a local guide, snack, and water for an easy half-day loop.
“I give this tour 500 stars. The tour itself and the information was a 10/10 experience, especially hearing it from a born and raised local, Brendan. The collection of locations was perfect for a day trip and as a woman traveling solo I felt super safe! Get on this tour you won’t regret it! - On top of that our driver was generous enough to drop me off at my hotel and when I left my phone behind on accident, he turned around his schedule and brought it back.”
Timed Alcatraz ferry and audio tour plus a 1-hour Bay Cruise with Golden Gate views, Pier 39 sea lions, and skyline shots.
“It was a great experience. My 11-year-old son and I enjoyed the audio tour immensely.”
Small-group San Francisco day trip pairing Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Alcatraz by ferry. Includes guide, transport, tickets, and audio.
“Great tour! We had a limited amount of time in San Fran and wanted to be able to see Alcatraz and other highlights. This tour was perfect for that! We started with Muir Woods, had lunch in Saulsalito, and ended in Alcatraz! Our tour guide was very informative, personable, fun, and punctual! Would highly recommend!”
Alcatraz day or night plus a 60-minute Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge from Pier 39. Audio-guided cells, sunset views.
“There is more to Alcatraz than meets the eye. The interior shows the signs of time, and this visit was a spectacular follow-up after watching the movie, Escape from Alcatraz. Extra efforts were taken by Park Service to protect nature and wildlife. After seeing the multitude of seagulls in the recreation yard amd around the island, I think it should be renamed "Jailbird Island" 🐦 🐦⬛”
Guided minibus tour from Little Italy to Chinatown, Golden Gate, Muir Woods and Sausalito, with optional Alcatraz entry.
“It was a marvelous experience on this tour, we enjoyed it a lot! We enjoyed also Sausalito, the view, the food. Not so great at Alcatraz, smells bad because of the birds”
A guided San Francisco waterfront walk plus Alcatraz Island with audio, plus optional Golden Gate bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel views.
“I loved the tour guide, she had as great local depth of knowledge, told very interesting stories about local landmarks. I would like to see the tour directions clarified on the ticket information: say directly “ you will meet your tour guide and group on corner of X Street and Y Avenue” because that information was not clear to anyone in my group.”
Alcatraz Island ferry, timed entry, and a 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off route with Aquarium and sunset options.
“Alcatraz trip was excellent! Bus tours was great too and convenient to see all the sights and get off and on throughout two days!”
