Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from expert historians. Both tours include an audio guide available in multiple languages to delve into the prison's history and infamous escape attempts. Additionally, enjoy a narrated 1-hour cruise with views of landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Bridge, and Pier 39 sea lions, all from the comfort of a boat with indoor and outdoor seating. The time you select will be your Alcatraz ferry departure. The Alcatraz ferry departs from Pier 33. You may take the Bay cruise on any day at any available departure time. These are 2 separate tours. Children 4 years and younger are free and do not need tickets. For the Alcatraz Night tour, If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour. The night tour is not available on Sundays and Mondays.

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Location: San Francisco

What's Included

45-minute award-wining audio tour on Alcatraz Island
Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (valued at $45.25 USD)
Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)
60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Can you reschedule the Alcatraz night tour if something comes up?

A: Yes, you can reschedule the Alcatraz night tour as long as you reach out to them ahead of time, usually 24 hours in advance. Just keep in mind that the night tours aren’t available on Sundays and Mondays, so you'll need to pick a different day. It’s best to check availability online when you reschedule.

Q: Is there an age limit for the Alcatraz tours?

A: There’s no strict age limit for the Alcatraz tours! Kids 4 years and younger can go for free without a ticket. However, keep in mind that some parts of the night tour might be a little spooky for younger kids, so it could depend on their comfort level.

Q: What should I wear for the night tour? Is it cold on the ferry?

A: Definitely layer up! It can get pretty chilly on the ferry at night, especially with the wind. A light jacket or hoodie is a good idea. Also, wear comfortable shoes since there’s a bit of walking involved on Alcatraz. Just check the weather before you go!

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Alcatraz night tour and Bay Cruise! Anyone done it?

I’m looking to surprise my partner with an Alcatraz night tour and the Bay Cruise combo. We both love history, and I heard the sunset views from the cruise are stunning. Is it worth doing both on the same day? How’s the experience overall? Any tips?

Just did the Alcatraz night tour + Bay Cruise yesterday! Wow!

I can’t recommend the night tour enough! It was super immersive with those cell door demonstrations and the historical talks were really interesting. The Bay Cruise afterward was the perfect way to end the night. Watching the city lights from the water was unreal! Bring a jacket though, it gets cold out there!