Alcatraz Island is the #1 attraction in San Francisco, and on this San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz tour, you can see it for yourself during the day and at night! Make your way to Pier 33 and pick up your tickets for your Alcatraz Night Tour, where you’ll have exclusive access to portions of the island not open during the daytime.
But before your twilight excursion, enjoy the thrill of sailing on San Francisco Bay with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. This relaxing afternoon bay cruise is the perfect way to see the breathtaking San Francisco cityscape and the city’s top sightseeing attractions. Sail past Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and along the city skyline. Consistently voted among the top five things to do in San Francisco, Adventure Cat Sailing combines the romance of The City with the adventure of the sea.
If you have any questions about the San Francisco Bay sailing tour part of this experience, please just contact us for the answers you need.
Alcatraz is a must-see for any traveler visiting San Francisco, and a night tour is a truly unique way to discover this world-famous landmark. You’ll take the ferry out to the island, with amazing views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and Angel Island.
Upon arrival, you’ll learn a brief history of The Rock and then head up to the prison. You’ll be equipped with an audio tour titled “Doing Time”, in which you’ll hear interviews from former inmates and learn more history about Alcatraz. The Alcatraz audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean.
The tour generally takes people two to three hours. Don’t forget your jacket – it can get chilly out on the bay! For security purposes, a government-issued photo ID is required for all guests to board the Alcatraz ferry.
Tickets for the Alcatraz night tour (and all Alcatraz experiences!) are subject to limited availability, so book yours today! If you’re looking for more ways to explore The Rock, check out our wider range of Alcatraz Island tours.
“Adventure Cat is my number one go to when I have friends coming to San Francisco that have never been here before. Inevitably they’re going to want to see Fisherman’s Wharf, so I know it’s always going to be a hit if I send them out on the bay to sail past Alcatraz and under the mighty Golden Gate.”
Head to Pier 39, Dock J at Fisherman’s Wharf to board the catamaran for your San Francisco Bay sailing tour. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Anchors away! Your sailing tour of San Francisco Bay begins! Enjoy the view from the indoor cabin or venture outside into the salty bay air. Your sailing adventure will last about an hour and a half.
Back on land, you’re free to do as you wish until the departure for your Alcatraz night tour! Grab some delicious seafood at a local restaurant, go shopping or see the sights!
Your Alcatraz Night Tour departs from Pier 33 in Fisherman’s Wharf. You must make your own way to pick up your Alcatraz tickets from the Group Services Window and meet the ferry. You may pick up your tickets any time the day of your tour, but they MUST be claimed no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour departure. You will need a valid ID and your paid voucher to pick up the tickets.
Ferries depart Alcatraz Island and return to Pier 33.
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. Board your ferry and ride across the San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. See the San Francisco Skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Angel Island from the ferry! Take a loop around the island for exclusive views. Depart the ferry at Alcatraz and follow your guide up into the prison.
Enjoy the audio tour “Doing Time” with commentary from inmates and guards that experienced the prison when it was operational. You’ll have access to areas of the island that are not open to the public on the day tours.
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