Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Overview
Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from expert historians. Both tours include an audio guide available in multiple languages to delve into the prison's history and infamous escape attempts.
Additionally, enjoy a narrated 1-hour cruise with views of landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Bridge, and Pier 39 sea lions, all from the comfort of a boat with indoor and outdoor seating.
The time you select will be your Alcatraz ferry departure. The Alcatraz ferry departs from Pier 33.
You may take the Bay cruise on any day at any available departure time. These are 2 separate tours. Children 4 years and younger are free and do not need tickets.
For the Alcatraz Night tour, If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour.
The night tour is not available on Sundays and Mondays.
What's Included
- 45-minute award-wining audio tour on Alcatraz Island
- Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (valued at $45.25 USD)
- Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
- Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)
- 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there)
- Food and Beverage
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA 94133, 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
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
San Francisco Bay
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note that this package is 2 separate tours - Alcatraz tour PLUS a separate Bay Cruise.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise?
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Activity code: C-152424P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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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- 45-minute award-wining audio tour on Alcatraz Island.
- Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (valued at $45.25 USD).
- Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33.
- Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen).
- 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise.
- Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there).
- Food and Beverage.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 45-minute award-wining audio tour on Alcatraz Island
- Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (valued at $45.25 USD)
- Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
- Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)
- 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there)
- Food and Beverage
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note that this package is 2 separate tours - Alcatraz tour PLUS a separate Bay Cruise.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
