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Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

300 Reviews 4.47 out of 5 stars Based on 300 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor | San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 17 (7) days in advance.

2 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean

Overview

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay!

Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time

What's Included

  • 60-minutes Bay Cruise Tour that goes under the Golden Gate Bridge!
  • Award-winning audio tour in multiple languages
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
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    San Francisco
    CA 94133, USA

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    Alcatraz Island

    You will take a ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island to attend a short ranger tour of the Alcatraz Island, then you will be free to walk around the Alcatraz Island and the Prison Buildings following a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour that is available in different languages.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Pier 39

    Bay Cruise starts from Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)

    Bay Cruise Tour goes under the Golden Gate Bridge!
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    Fisherman’s Wharf (pass by)

    Visible during the ferry transit and while walking between Pier 33 and Pier 39.
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    Coit Tower (pass by)

    This iconic landmark dominates the skyline as you look back toward the city from the water.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options 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

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz Island Prison 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-187422P6

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    300 reviews

    Average 4.47 out of 5 stars based on 300 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    On average, this is booked 17 (7) days in advance.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • 60-minutes Bay Cruise Tour that goes under the Golden Gate Bridge!
    • Award-winning audio tour in multiple languages
    • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
    • Admission to the Alcatraz Island & Prison Cellhouse
    • Round-trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • 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
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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