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Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Transfers & Audio Guide

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09:00am - 06:30pm

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    • Journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island with a scenic ferry ride, enjoying panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and Bay waters.
    • Walk through the infamous prison, where Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud were once held, and explore eerie cell blocks, solitary confinement, and the mess hall.
    • Immerse yourself in the Cellhouse Tour, narrated by former inmates and guards, bringing Alcatraz’s history and escape attempts to life.
    • Discover the island’s hidden past beyond the prison, from its military fortifications to its thriving bird colonies and the West Coast’s oldest operating lighthouse.
    • Did you know Alcatraz was the only federal prison with hot showers? This was to prevent prisoners from acclimating to the freezing Bay waters and escaping!
    • Alcatraz ferry ticket
    • Admission to Alcatraz ($45)
    • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Hindi, Filipino, Arabic, Japaneese, Korean, Chinese
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Alcatraz Island

    Monday09:00am - 06:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 09:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring along your sunglasses and a camera.
    • Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Pier 33.

    • Address: San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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