America · ALCATRAZ TOURS
The good alcatraz tours fill up early and the best go first. Below: the 10 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz with a self-guided app audio tour. See Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly cells, plus skyline views.
“a really great tour, needs more about the escape of the 3 men who made paper mache heads”
Alcatraz Island, 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off, sunset Golden Gate ride, and a guided Chinatown walk. Big value at $120.
“Great to go across to Alcatraz. Macabre and fascinating to see the conditions first hand You can wander around the island and see great views of the GG bridge and the city”
San Francisco highlights plus an audio-guided Alcatraz visit by ferry from Pier 33, all in about 6.5 hours. Book early for sold-out dates.
“The visit too Alcatraz so was the city tour certainly worth the money absolutely amazing The lady was very knowledgeable”
Ferry to Alcatraz for a 45-minute audio tour, then a 60-minute Bay Cruise past sea lions and under the Golden Gate Bridge.
“Both tours were well organised and easy to find. Good communication and got tickets in plenty of time”
Visit Alcatraz Island with ferry transport and a top-notch cellhouse audio guide, then add a narrated San Francisco Bay cruise with big views.
“I loved it . even if I got turned around and took the tour backwards 🤣 that's what I get for seeing the sign to the audio tour abd the sign for lighthouse and going "oh look a light house! " and went that way lol”
A small-group day pairing Muir Woods redwoods, Sausalito harbor views, and an Alcatraz prison visit with audio narration and easy ferry access.
“Our guide Dustin was incredible, he had so much knowledge, we were very impressed. We were only a small group and nothing was too much trouble.”
Fisherman’s Wharf guided walk and included Alcatraz visit, with optional Bay Cruise and SkyStar Wheel. 4-5 hours, $99.
“Rob was an absolutely amazing tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone :) Thanks Rob!!!!”
Alcatraz by official ferry from Pier 33 plus start-to-finish audio for the Cells and beyond, with an optional night visit.
“Absolute blast! Guided audio tour was super cool and well done. I wish cafeteria and other parts were open, but still a great experience.”
Alcatraz Island audio tour plus a San Francisco bay cruise with Golden Gate Bridge views, smooth ferry logistics, and flexible sailing times.
“Great activity in SF, would 100% recommend. Alcatraz tour was fantastic, and the Bay cruise was cool too. The staff members were really helpful & overall we had a great time! :)”
Two days of hop-on hop-off sightseeing with a Golden Gate night ride, plus a timed ferry to Alcatraz and an audio prison tour.
“The 3 day ticket included Alcatraz, night tour, Sausilito, walking tour of Chinatown, we ran out of time for the other opportunities on the ticket, so it was really worth the money.”
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