






Alcatraz: Night Tour with Audio Guide + San Francisco Bay Cruise
- San Francisco
- United States
Board a ferry to Alcatraz and hear stories of past residents. Join a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise and see the city's landmarks. Book now!
About
Duration:
4 hoursSmartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation
Live Guide:
English.Audio guides:
German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese.Overview
Visit Alcatraz Island at night with an audio guide. Start by boarding a ferry to Alcatraz with live narration on a special 'around the island' route. See the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset. Participate in a cell door demonstration and listen to stories about the island's past residents.
Use the multilingual audio guide to learn about the history of Alcatraz, including inmate lives and escape attempts. Check out both temporary and permanent exhibits that highlight the island's history.
Your ticket also includes a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise to use any day before or after your Alcatraz tour. Sail across San Francisco Bay on a vessel with indoor and outdoor seating. See views of landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Bay Bridge.
Please note: If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour. Otherwise, the Bay Cruise may be taken any other time or day according to the schedule.
What's Included
Alcatraz Island night roundtrip ferry
Alcatraz Island nighttime admission fee ($56.30 value)
Multilingual audio guide
1-hour San Francisco Bay cruise
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Instructions
- Alcatraz night tour:
- An email with a QR code, which is the ticket, will be sent the night before your tour
- Please arrive at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) at least 15 minutes before the departure time and proceed directly to the boarding line
- Show your ticket (received via mail) to the staff
- San Francisco Bay cruise:
- The Bay cruise is a separate tour and can be taken any day or time. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you
- This cruise departs from Pier 39 and you must exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office
Additional Info
Wear warm clothes during the night tour
Luggage or large bags are not permitted
Animals are prohibited, except service animals
The time selected at checkout is for the Alcatraz ferry. The San Francisco Bay cruise can be taken at any time
A schedule of cruise departure times will be sent after booking
Cancellation Policy
- Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket
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