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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

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from $152 per person

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Get the Complete Inside-the-prison tour with Audio
Views of the SF Skyline from Telegraph HIll, to Russian Hill, to The Marina District, and The Presidio.
Includes the Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruise
The Rec Yard is a Must Stop on the Tour
In Sun or Fog, Alcatraz Captivates

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean

Overview

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day.

First, choose a date from the schedule for the daytime Alcatraz prison tour, complete with headset audio (available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish).

Either before or after Alcatraz, you can enjoy a "boat-load" of spectacular views along San Francisco Bay. (With wifi/mobile phone audio tour available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese. )

Considering how often Alcatraz sells out at the Pier 33 Box Office, this package is often a great way to get a ticket to Alcatraz and make memories going under the Golden Gate Bridge.

What's Included

  • Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
  • Separate, Single Departure & Arrival @ Pier 41 for a Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Note: The date you choose is the date of your Alcatraz Tour

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    What To Expect

    Alcatraz Island

    Discover America’s most infamous prison, with a chance to go inside the cells and feel the cold and dark life firsthand. During the award-winning 45-minute cell house audio headset tour you will learn of escape attempts, riots, bizarre characters, and much more. Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how Frank Morris and 2 others made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.”Alcatraz is continually one of the most popular tours in the country: • Video History Presentation – No Charge • Audio Tour includes sound effects, interviews with prisoners and guards, and historic details • The Cellhouse Audio Tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. • Bookstore with information in many languages • Permanent exhibit The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States • Other rotating exhibits • Visit the prison Recreation Yard, talk with Park Rangers, and walk the Perimeter Trail.
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    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Golden Gate Bridge

    The Golden Gate Bridge is quite impressive when seen from below!This easy 1-hour tour on a stable 300-passenger ferry boat makes for smooth sailing.Daily departures from 11:00 am let you control the clock.These boats all have a snack bar with Beer and Wine, restrooms, and indoor and outdoor decks.You'll take in fabulous skyline views of Fort Mason, Marina Green, Pacific Heights, Presidio and Historic Ft. Point, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and points around the SF Bay.The included audio tour is playable via on-board wifi to connect with your phone. Or simply enjoy the scenic ride and broadcast tour, moving around the boat at your leisure.The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese.Valid within 365 days from your date of purchase.Even on a sunny day the wind can be strong and the Pacific Ocean moisture can feel cool, so seasonally appropriate layered clothing is recommended.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-421891P2

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise?
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    If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

    Feb 2023
    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise?
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    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island.
    • Separate, Single Departure & Arrival @ Pier 41 for a Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge.
    • Note: The date you choose is the date of your Alcatraz Tour.
    • Ferry and Admission Ticket to Alcatraz Island.
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    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    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..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
    • Separate, Single Departure & Arrival @ Pier 41 for a Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Note: The date you choose is the date of your Alcatraz Tour
    • Ferry and Admission Ticket to Alcatraz Island

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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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