Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions. Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the most popular attractions in one day. Relax as we pass along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay with open-air viewpoints and observe local marine life such as sea lions and more. Audio narration is provided. Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz time slot by us somewhere between 8:45am and 4pm. We will assign your time slots and guests do not pick their slot.

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Location: San Francisco

What's Included

Cell house audio tour and Golden Gate Bridge Narration audio tour
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Same day additional Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise (a different boat from Alcatraz boat)
We will assign your Alcatraz time slot! Guests do not choose times for any portion of this event

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Do you get to choose your Alcatraz time slot when booking this?

A: No, you won't get to choose your Alcatraz time slot. The provider assigns it for you between 8:45am and 4pm. Make sure to check your email for your assigned time, as it’ll include all the details. I did this recently, and it worked out great since they give you enough time for both the tour and the boat cruise!

Q: Is there a weight limit or age restriction for the boat cruise?

A: There are no strict age limits for the boat cruise, and it's pretty family-friendly! However, keep in mind that kids under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. As for weight limits, I didn't see any mentioned, so it seems like everyone can join in on the fun!

Q: What should we wear for the Alcatraz and boat cruise? Is it windy on the water?

A: Good question! Definitely dress in layers. It can get chilly especially on the water, plus the wind can pick up around the Golden Gate. I wore a light jacket and was glad I did—definitely check the weather too before heading out. Comfortable shoes are a must since you’ll be walking around Alcatraz!

Discussions

Just did the Alcatraz and Golden Gate Cruise! Amazing day!

I went on this combo tour last week and it was incredible! The Alcatraz tour is super informative, and the audio guide in the cell house was really well done. We had a 10am slot, and then did the boat cruise around 1pm. The views of the Golden Gate were just stunning. I even saw some sea lions! Highly recommend it as a gift for anyone visiting SF.

Planning to gift the Alcatraz & Cruise experience—any tips?

I’m thinking about gifting this experience to my sister’s family since they’re coming to visit in October. I've heard it can get pretty packed. Should I book it ahead of time? Also, any suggestions on what to bring?