Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket
Overview
Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military prison, and infamous federal penitentiary through captivating exhibits and outdoor spaces. Wander landmarks like Eagle Plaza and the Recreation Yard, and uncover powerful stories from the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes. Complete your visit with the award‑winning Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour and the thought‑provoking exhibit The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.
What's Included
- Roundtrip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
- Access to Alcatraz Island
- Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Access to National Park Service exhibits and ranger programs
- Self-guided exploration of the island with an audio guide
- Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard the ferry)
Meeting Location
Pier 33
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Alcatraz Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island takes approximately 12–15 minutes.
- Alcatraz Island tours are very popular and frequently sell out, so guests are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.
- Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
- Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5644995P2
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