Alcatraz Night Ticket With North Beach Walking Tour
Overview
Alcatraz is different at dusk. Crowds thin as the daytime visitors depart, and the island feels quieter, more isolated. This atmospheric, cultural experience begins in North Beach, SF’s “Little Italy.”
Here, your guide walks you through its historic streets. Inside Saints Peter and Paul Church, you’ll admire its Italian marble altar and hear about its connection to Joe DiMaggio. Along the way, your guide shares lesser-known views of Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more.
From there, head to Fisherman’s Wharf to greet the sea lions at Pier 39. Then your guide leads you to your Alcatraz ferry as you bid farewell and cruise across the bay. When you disembark, a ranger meets you and walks you up to the cellhouse. Explore at your own pace. Your ticket includes exclusive programs and access to areas closed during the day, including the hospital ward and solitary confinement.
What's Included
- Special ranger-led evening programs
- Evening cruise and entry to Alcatraz Island
- Exclusive entry to areas off-limit during the day
- Walking tour of North Beach with a professional guide
- Audio guide of the Alcatraz prison
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
600 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
What To Expect
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Washington Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saints Peter And Paul Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Liguria Bakery
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lombard Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stockton Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pfeiffer Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pier 39
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alcatraz Island
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- The walking tour portion of this experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but Alcatraz is.
- Our tour of North Beach includes a mile of walking at a moderate pace. Once you get to Alcatraz Island, the amount of walking is up to you, but there are some inclines, so we recommend good walking shoes.
- Please note that a government-issued photo ID is required for every person 18 years and older who books tickets to Alcatraz Island. You may be asked to present ID on boarding when showing your ticket.
- Due to the nature of Alcatraz tickets, this experience isn’t available for refunds or rescheduling.
- This tour includes an evening ticket to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour of the island. A ranger will greet you as you step off the ferry and walk with you up the hill for a guided orientation. An audio guide, accessible via your smartphone or by using one of the provided headsets, is available as well as the award-winning audio tour inside the cellhouse itself. After your North Beach tour, your guide will show you where to find your ferry to Alcatraz.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- Special ranger-led evening programs.
- Evening cruise and entry to Alcatraz Island.
- Exclusive entry to areas off-limit during the day.
- Walking tour of North Beach with a professional guide.
- Audio guide of the Alcatraz prison.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alcatraz Night Ticket With North Beach Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Special ranger-led evening programs
- Evening cruise and entry to Alcatraz Island
- Exclusive entry to areas off-limit during the day
- Walking tour of North Beach with a professional guide
- Audio guide of the Alcatraz prison
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- The walking tour portion of this experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but Alcatraz is.
- Our tour of North Beach includes a mile of walking at a moderate pace. Once you get to Alcatraz Island, the amount of walking is up to you, but there are some inclines, so we recommend good walking shoes.
- Please note that a government-issued photo ID is required for every person 18 years and older who books tickets to Alcatraz Island. You may be asked to present ID on boarding when showing your ticket.
- Due to the nature of Alcatraz tickets, this experience isn’t available for refunds or rescheduling.
- This tour includes an evening ticket to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour of the island. A ranger will greet you as you step off the ferry and walk with you up the hill for a guided orientation. An audio guide, accessible via your smartphone or by using one of the provided headsets, is available as well as the award-winning audio tour inside the cellhouse itself. After your North Beach tour, your guide will show you where to find your ferry to Alcatraz.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
