Official Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the island with a 45-minutes award winning audio tour in the language o

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the island with a 45-minutes award winning audio tour in the language of your choice, and enjoy the unique scene the Alcatraz Island has to offer. A 15-minutes short docent tour is also included once you are on the island. Round trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island are also included with no additional charge. As a bonus, a 1-hour free bike rental voucher is included with your package so you may explore biking to the Golden Gate Bridge at your own pace. The voucher can be used on the same day before or after the Alcatraz tour. Must buy at least 1-hour to redeem the 1-hour free bike rental.

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Location: San Francisco

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Q&A

Q: Can I reschedule if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

A: Yes, you can reschedule your tour if the weather conditions are unsafe. Just make sure to contact the vendor at least 48 hours in advance. They’re pretty flexible! If it’s a small rain, they usually still run the ferries, but heavy storms could lead to cancellations.

Q: Is there an age limit for kids on this tour?

A: There’s no strict age limit! Kids are welcome. Just keep in mind that some parts of the audio tour might be a bit intense for younger ones. I brought my 7-year-old, and he loved the boat ride but was a bit freaked out by some of the prison stories.

Q: What’s the actual duration of the tour itself?

A: The Alcatraz tour lasts about 2-3 hours total, including ferry rides. You get about 45 minutes for the audio tour on the island, and the extra docent talk is usually around 15 minutes. If you do the bike rental after, that can add more time, too!

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Alcatraz tour. Is it worth it?

Hey guys! I’m considering getting this Alcatraz tour with the ferry for my best friend’s birthday. Is the audio tour really as good as they say? I love the idea of the biking afterward, but I just want to be sure it’s not too crowded or touristy. Any tips?

Just did the Alcatraz tour—here's my experience!

I went on the Alcatraz tour last weekend and it was fantastic! The audio tour is incredible; I loved hearing the stories from former inmates. The ferry ride was smooth, and the island itself has a lot to explore. I used the bike rental to ride over the Golden Gate afterward, which was epic! Just make sure to wear comfy shoes since there's a lot of walking.