Compare Alcatraz Tour Options
Accessibility Advisory: The distance from the dock to the Cellhouse is approximately 1/4 mile, and the elevation change is a steep 130 feet. There are several places to rest and take in the views. Athletic or comfortable walking shoes are recommended. If you have mobility concerns, please see Accessibility for Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) Tram information.
Bay Discovery Cruise: If the Alcatraz Island tour is sold out on your preferred date, try the Bay Discovery Cruise, a 90-minute sightseeing cruise around several of San Francisco's iconic locations. Available during peak times through spring and summer.
Alcatraz Day Tour
Ferry to Alcatraz Island. Tour the Inside of the Cellhouse. Explore Alcatraz Island.
Tour Inside Alcatraz Prison. Visit the legendary island that has been a civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries.
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For more information about ferry departure and return times and accessibility considerations, visit the Ferry Schedule.
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• Note: There will be a slight price increase for tour dates in the spring/summer schedule: March 9th and beyond, reflected during checkout.
Alcatraz Day Tour
Duration:
- Approximately 2 ½ Hours
- Daily departures: 8:40 AM to 3:50 PM
- Mobile E-Ticket Check-in
- Alcatraz Island roundtrip ferry
- Access Inside Alcatraz Prison
- Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Orientation video
- Ranger and docent tours
- Adult Price: $53.25
- Seniors: $50.65
- Children: $35.55
Alcatraz Night Tour
The Complete Alcatraz Tour
The Alcatraz Night Tour provides an engaging evening Alcatraz experience with special programs.
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For more information about ferry departure and return times and accessibility considerations, visit the Ferry Schedule.
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• Note: There will be a slight price increase for tour dates in the spring/summer schedule: March 9th and beyond, reflected during checkout.
Alcatraz Night Tour
Duration:
- Approximately 2 ½ Hours
- Tuesday thru Saturday. 5:55 PM, 6:30 PM and 7:05 PM check-in thru Nov 2. Nov 3 thru March 2025: 3:50 PM and 4:45 PM check-in.
- Mobile E-Ticket Check-in
- Alcatraz Island roundtrip ferry
- Access Inside Alcatraz Prison
- 45-minute Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Orientation video
- Ranger and docent tours
- Onboard narration
- Guided tour
- Other special activities
- Adult Price: $64.30
- Seniors: $60.25
- Children: $41.00
Bay Discovery Cruise
90 Minute San Francisco Bay Cruise
This 90 minute fully-narrated San Francisco Bay Discovery Cruise sails under the Golden Gate Bridge (weather permitting), encircles Alcatraz Island and provides breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay Area. See the San Francisco waterfront, the Presidio, Sausalito, Fort Baker, Angel Island and more.
* This tour does not dock at Alcatraz Island.
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• Note: There will be a slight price increase for tour dates in the spring/summer schedule: March 9th and beyond, reflected during checkout.
Bay Discovery Cruise
Duration:
- 90 Minute Cruise
- Summer schedule varies: 10:40 A.M., 1:10 P.M. and 3:45 P.M. security check-in times.
- Mobile Check-in
- Round-Trip 90 Minute Sight Seeing Cruise
- App-Based Audio Tour
- Adult Price: $52.00
- Seniors: $43.00
- Children: $37.00
Alcatraz Behind the Scenes Tour
The Ultimate Alcatraz Experience
A special Park Ranger guided tour of Alcatraz with a small group of 20 people or fewer, to areas previously unavailable to the public. Tour also includes the popular Cellhouse Audio Tour. Open a hidden doorway, go through a secret tunnel, visit an underground jail. If you're an Alcatraz Enthusiast, this tour is a must.
Tour is only suitable for ages 12 and up. Children under the age of 12 not allowed.
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E-Ticket Mobile Check-in.
For more information about ferry departure and return times and accessibility considerations, visit the Ferry Schedule.
* We provide around-the-clock customer care support 7 days a week, including holidays. Customer Care Support.
Listed price includes a per-ticket service fee. Summary prior to checkout.
• Note: There will be a slight price increase for tour dates in the spring/summer schedule: March 9th and beyond, reflected during checkout.
Alcatraz Behind the Scenes Tour
Duration:
- 4 to 5 Hours
- Tuesday thru Saturday, Check-In Time: 4:20 PM and 4:50 PM. After Nov 2: 2:45 PM check-in.
- Mobile E-Ticket Check-in
- Ferry ride to and from Alcatraz Island
- Two-hour Park Ranger guided tour with small group of 20 people or fewer tour guests
- Award-winning Cellhouse audio tour
- Additional programs and exhibits
- Docent guided tours and talks
- Adult Price: $109.30
- Seniors: $102.25
- Age 12-17: $105.10
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