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Alcatraz Tickets & Tours: The 15 Best Ways onto the Rock

90 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Every visit to the island starts on the same licensed ferry from Pier 33, so the real choice is what comes with it. These 15 range from the plain ticket and audio tour to guided combos with Muir Woods or the night sailing.

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - The cell blocks bring the stories close
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

1.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Our pick

From Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz and explore at your own pace with a self-guided app tour and official island ticket. See the cell blocks associated with Al Capone and George Kelly, learn why escape was so difficult, and take in views of San Francisco. There is no live guide, and you can stay on the island as long as you wish.

“Superb attraction. A live parks department guide first gave us an historic perspective of the island and the facility - she was full of facts and enthusiasm. The prison itself - the cells, the common areas - was exhibited with great authenticity - and was richly described by a super audio tour. The book store was great too. Highly recommended, not to be missed. The only fly in the ointment were the flies - if you know you know.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Chinatown on foot, with time to look closer
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

2.Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,245 reviews · 2 days · from $120

Visit Alcatraz by ferry and follow its cellhouse audio guide, then use a 48-hour open-top Big Bus pass to explore San Francisco. The package also includes a one-hour Chinatown walk, a one-hour panoramic sunset tour, and Aquarium by the Bay admission.

“a trip over to Alcatraz was made easy with the checking in at certain times to match your ticket, quick crossing, and the guide on thr island was very informative and led a decent size group up to the prison entrance to meet the guys handing out headphones 🎧. we spent quite a bit of time here, its a bit eerie but amazing to be there.. Our trip included 48 hour hop on off bus so used that also, to see even more sights of San Francisco”

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - Lands End, Golden Gate Park, and Twin Peaks
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

3.Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,228 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

This 6.5-hour combo pairs a guided San Francisco coach tour with a ferry visit to Alcatraz. Expect short photo stops at places such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Lands End, and Twin Peaks, followed by the cellhouse audio tour, with voices from former staff and inmates. Guides including Michelle have led the city portion.

“The whole trip was very informative. The narrator was awesome. He knew the area very well. The bathroom at Golden gate Bridge was very nasty, other then that I recommend the tour”

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - Beyond the prison walls
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

4.Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,577 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz for a self-paced Cellhouse audio tour about prison life, including stories of Al Capone. Your package also includes a separate 60-minute San Francisco Bay cruise from Pier 39, with views of the waterfront, sea lions and Golden Gate Bridge. The cruise can be scheduled separately, subject to available departures.

“really good trip and easy to book got tickets in plenty of time 😀”

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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour - Pacific Heights and the city’s changing face
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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

5.One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,445 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Ride with a local guide through North Beach, Chinatown, Pacific Heights and other San Francisco highlights, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito. The day ends at Pier 33 for the Alcatraz ferry and prison audio tour. Groups are capped at 24; check whether your $129 booking includes the Alcatraz ticket.

“This is a really comprehensive city tour with lots of great information & recommendations. Lunch in Sausalito at the Barrel House was phenomenal”

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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and heading north
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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

6.Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Take a narrated coach trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito, then explore Alcatraz with its included ferry and cellhouse audio tour. Expect 90 minutes among the redwoods, an hour in Sausalito, and about two hours on Alcatraz. The group is capped at 35, but the schedule can split across two days.

“Muir Woods were amazing and we could easily have spent more than the 1 1/2 hours. Sausalito was charming. The ferry to Alcatraz was fast and we spent 2 hours on the Island and found it very interesting. A great day-trip👍🏻”

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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour - The Marin County drive to Muir Woods
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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

7.Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,131 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with a group of 14 or fewer, stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and Sausalito before taking the ferry to Alcatraz. You get Alcatraz admission and its Cellhouse audio tour, but pay the Muir Woods entrance fee separately. Guides have included Ben, Anja, Katia, and Dustin.

“Lots of walking but spread out over the day. Alcatraz is doable if walking is difficult as there is a tram up to tge cellblock tour. Muir Woods is a nice stroll at your own pace and you can go as far or near as you are comfortable with doing. Sausalito has plenty of nice pubs and restaurants. Good day all around. The only drawback were the hords of flies for the Alcatraz tour even starting at Pier 33. They should mostly be gone by next month (October) once the Cormorants move off the island and migrate south.”

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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz - Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge
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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

8.Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about six hours exploring San Francisco and the nearby coast with a local guide, stops at the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods, and free time in Sausalito. Water and a snack are included; Muir Woods admission and lunch are extra. Choose the Alcatraz option at booking if you want to visit the island.

“great tour with all the best scenes of san francisco .. tour guide per was great… loved all the stops muir woods nice and lunch in sausalito was nice”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - The cellhouse audio tour tells Alcatraz’s story
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

9.Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,049 reviews · 4 hours · from $125

Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz, then explore the prison and island at your own pace with an audio guide in nine languages. Your package also includes a one-hour narrated Bay cruise from Pier 39, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, waterfront, and city skyline. The two outings can happen on different days.

“Alcatraz is a must if your visiting San Fransisco. Pleased I was only visiting for a day, unlike some! Educational and great experience. Don’t miss it.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito - Muir Woods: time among the redwoods
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

10.Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · 7 hours · from $143

Ride in a small-group Mercedes Sprinter to Muir Woods and Sausalito, then take the ferry to Alcatraz, or do the island first. The seven-hour tour includes Alcatraz entry and its Cellhouse audio guide, plus a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Guides such as Roman, Dustin and Robert lead the road portion; Muir Woods admission costs extra.

“Fantastic day and our guide was wonderful. Full of knowledge and very helpful, looked after the group and even threw in some humour. Really enjoyed the day and as a solo traveller it was nice to be part of a group and meet new people.”

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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - Daytime or Nighttime: Choose Your Island Mood
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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

11.Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 969 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Start at Pier 33 for the ferry to Alcatraz, where a self-guided audio tour brings the cellhouse and prison stories to life. Choose a daytime or nighttime visit, then take a separate narrated Bay Cruise from Pier 39, with views of the waterfront and a passage beneath the Golden Gate Bridge.

“My son and I booked the Night Alcatraz Tour and the 1-Hour Bay Cruise. Everything went very smooth, absolutely perfect!!”

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour - Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

12.San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet your guide in Little Italy at 9:00 am for a narrated minibus tour through San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge and into Muir Woods. You’ll have time among the redwoods and a planned Sausalito stop, though the length of that stop can vary. Add Alcatraz if you want to extend the day. Muir Woods admission and the Sausalito ferry cost extra.

“Sully was a terrific guide! We saw the typical San Francisco landmarks but learned so many new facts and appreciated his perspective. Highly recommend this tour!”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras - Historic ships, Pier 39, and a room full of old machines
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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras

13.Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 663 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $99

Explore Fisherman’s Wharf with a local guide, passing Pier 39, historic ships, and the 1930s Musée Mécanique before boarding your included Alcatraz ferry. On the island, use the multilingual cellhouse audio guide and explore at your own pace. Optional extras include a one-hour bay cruise and the 150-foot SkyStar Wheel.

“Your guide Sharlene was very good and gave us some great additional recommendations.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - Alcatraz: the main event
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

14.Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $120

Use a 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore San Francisco’s major neighborhoods, from North Beach and Haight-Ashbury to the Golden Gate Bridge. Your package also includes the Alcatraz ferry and cell-house audio tour, Aquarium of the Bay admission, a digital Chinatown walk, and a one-hour sunset bus tour. Alcatraz departure times are assigned, not chosen.

“Excellent service Alcatraz amazing experience and the hop on hop bus shows you around great areas in San Francisco would highly recommend”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option - Beyond the prison walls
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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

15.Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 617 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Best value

From Pier 33, ride the official ferry to Alcatraz and explore at your own pace. Your ticket includes admission, the Cellhouse audio tour and a separate audio companion that covers the ferry ride, island gardens, Indigenous history, families and protest. Choose the night option for evening ferry service, ranger introductions and access to areas closed during the day.

“Loved their audio tour, the audio tour attached to the self guided tour was average.”

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