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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

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About the activity

Enjoy a visit to Alcatraz Island and a sightseeing cruise of San Francisco Bay. Take the ferry to Alcatraz and learn more about the infamous penitentiary, then sail along the historic waterfront.

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Includes
    • Roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island
    • Alcatraz Island admission fee ($45.25 value)
    • Audio guide in multiple languages
    • 1-hour San Francisco Bay cruise
    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and take in the eerie atmosphere
  • Travel to Alcatraz Island with roundtrip ferry tickets from San Francisco
  • Listen to an insightful audio guide about former Alcatraz inmates
  • Sail along the San Francisco waterfront on a relaxing sightseeing cruise
  • See the city's major landmarks, including the famous Golden Gate Bridge

Description

Explore the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island to learn about America’s most ruthless criminals, including Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
Enjoy a ferry transfer from San Francisco and an admission ticket to the famous prison. Embark on a scenic 1-hour cruise of San Francisco Bay before or after your visit.

Board the ferry and arrive on Alcatraz Island to begin your visit. Take advantage of an insightful and award-winning audio guide in multiple languages to immerse yourself in the dark history of Alcatraz and learn all about its old inmates and the many fateful escape attempts.
Spend as much time as you'd like before taking the ferry back to the pier.

Additionally, enjoy a 1-hour narrated sightseeing cruise of San Francisco Bay in a comfortable boat with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Take in the scenic views and sail past famous San Francisco landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Bridge and much more.
Sail along the historic waterfront, past the famous Pier 39 sea lions and take in the city’s fascinating skyline from the unique vantage point of the San Francisco Bay.

Good to know before you go
  • Note that the time you select at checkout is the time of your Alcatraz ferry
  • You may take the San Francisco Bay cruise anytime you choose. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you after booking
  • This activity will take place rain or shine
  • Keep in mind these are two separate tours, which may be taken on different days
Meeting point

Non-Refundable Tour

Tour with 72-Hour Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    5-11 years
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