Alcatraz Day Tour
Join our Alcatraz day tour, leaving daily from San Francisco's Pier 33. Take a ferry across the Bay, visit the famous prison on Alcatraz Island, and get to know all its history. This day trip to Alcatraz Island includes guided narration of the island, a comfortable ferry ride, and easy planning. Book your Alcatraz day tour tickets for an enduring visit to the island.
What's Included in Your Alcatraz Day Tour
Well, you probably already know, Alcatraz is one of the most famous prisons in the world. It's located on an island in San Francisco Bay.
It once held America's most dangerous criminals and is now a top tourist destination. Well, for your tour, here is the information. After the validation process of the e-ticket, the trip to this interesting island includes the following:
- Ferry trip from Pier 33: Ferry transfer (to and from) Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
- Live narration: Guided commentary covering prison history, escape attempts, and island lore
- Cellhouse Audio Tour: Access to the audio tour inside the historic cellhouse
- Your own time: Free time to explore the island's gardens, lighthouse, and museum
- Free to go anywhere: Convenient Alcatraz tickets that include all entry fees
- Small-group tour: Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Alcatraz Views: Return ferry with astonishing views of the Golden Gate and city skyline
Alcatraz Day Tour
03:00 hours
From 8:40 AM to 3:50 PM
Why Choose Us
Night Tour Access
Guaranteed Alcatraz Night tour tickets (no hidden fees)
Instant Booking
Easy online booking with quick confirmation
Scenic Ferry Ride
Comfortable ferries with panoramic Bay views in the Moonlight
Expert Commentary
Expert guides for a richer Alcatraz Island tour
Flexible Schedule
Flexible departure times from Pier 33
Trusted Experience
Fan-favourite tours trusted by thousands of travellers
What Our Customers Say
We take pride in serving our customers with the best experience. Read what they say about alcatraz island tour.
I didn’t expect to love it this much. Walking through the old prison blocks with real voices in your ears felt surreal. The stories felt so real.
Emily Johnson
Travel Blogger
Did the Alcatraz island tour with my family, even the kids were hooked. The audio tour was wild — hearing real prisoner stories was insane. Plus, those views of San Francisco? unexplainable…
Rachel Adams
Parent & Explorer
Honestly, one of the few tourist traps across the world worth visiting. 100%, the audio tour is really cool, like seriously great… best view of the city and bridge.
Chris Martin
Backpacker
Booked the Alcatraz day tour with my friends and it was crazy good. The ferry ride was smooth, the views were lit awesome, and walking inside the old prison gave me actual chills. Totally worth it!
Olivia Perez
College Student
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book the Alcatraz Day Tour in advance?
Yeah, mostly. Tours often sell out days or even weeks ahead, especially during summer and holiday periods. We suggest you reserve tickets in advance so you don't miss this amazing day tour of Alcatraz.
How long is the Alcatraz Day Tour?
The Alcatraz Island tour routinely lasts around 2.5 to 3 hours. This includes ferry travel and the island's full tour. As per customer reviews, it's enough time to explore and enjoy the island's beauty.
What is included in the Day Tour of Alcartraz Island ticket?
The ticket includes a fully guided ferry service, entry to the island, and the superior audio tour of the cellhouse. This also includes access to all indoor and outdoor places to explore.
How long should I plan for the full visit?
To fully benefit from the Alcartraz Island day tour, you should plan your day on site for approximately 4 hours. This will give you time to explore indoor and outdoor spaces like Eagle Plaza, the Recreation Yard, the Sallyport, and the Rose Garden, etc.
How often do ferries run and what are the departure times?
Ferries run every 30 to 40 minutes from morning to early evening. Schedules may vary slightly by season. The time duration for a day tour is, like, from 8:40 AM to 3:50 PM, and for Alcatraz night tour, time is Tuesdays-Saturdays (5:55pm, 6:30pm, and 7:05pm).
Can I stay on the island as long as I like?
You can remain on the island as long as you like until the last scheduled return ferry. But yeah, overnight stays are not allowed.
Is food available on the island?
There is no food service on Alcatraz itself. However, you can carry your snacks with you in designated areas. Food is available at Pier 33 before departure.
Is the audio tour included, and in what languages?
Yeah! The audio tour is included in the ticket and is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Dutch, and Portuguese.
How many tickets can one person purchase at once?
A person can buy up to 8 tickets. Tickets for Alcartaz day tour can be purchased per person. Group reservations for Alcartaz tour for more than 8 require special arrangements. You can contact us for this.
An Incredible Alcatraz Island Tour
*Visit Alcatraz by ferry and experience the place's history on our Alcatraz tour. Cast real voices of former prisoners and guards bring the award-winning audio tour alive as you explore prison cells. Experience the Cold War in the cellhouse, and enjoy gorgeous vistas of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Along with your Alcatraz tickets, you’ll have access to the whole museum and hear unprecedented tales on both the day and evening tours. Note that we are a private booking company. Contact us anytime if confused anywhere.
From Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and the bay waters to walking through crumbling cellblocks, solitary confinement cells, and historic corridors.
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