Official Alcatraz Inside Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages
From
£65
pp
2h 0 mins · 4.6 (357)
Epic San Francisco Experience! Begin with a thrilling guided bus tour across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offering stunning views of the bay. Or grab a 40-minute bike rental to cruise the vibrant streets, waterfront, or even across the bridge itself. Explore hidden neighborhoods or famous landmarks like a local—free and fearless. Alternatively, enjoy a 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise to see the bridge, Alcatraz, and city skyline from the water.
Next, take a ferry to Alcatraz Island with your prepaid ticket—no waiting in sold-out lines! Immerse yourself in a 3-hour audio tour, exploring the eerie corridors and haunting history of the notorious “Rock” at your own pace.
What's included
- Audio tour of the Alcatraz Island inside the Prison
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Itinerary
- Once you take the ferry over to Alcatraz Island and you are dropped off, you will make your way up to the main prison building, where you receive an audio headset, and the audio tour will guide you through the Alcatraz Prison. Once the audio tour is over, you can continue taking pictures and exploring the Island, or you can walk back down to the ferry landing and hop on the next ferry headed back to San Francisco. The Alcatraz tour typically takes 2-3 hours to enjoy. (3h 0min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please pick up 2 hours before your scheduled Alcatraz departure time. This is the ticket redemption location. The tours do not depart from this location.
End point
Please pick up 2 hours before your scheduled Alcatraz departure time. This is the ticket redemption location. The tours do not depart from this location.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Alcatraz Bikes & Tours
- Max group size
- 100 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–14
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please call us to set your desired Alcatraz departure time
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 2 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.