Experience San Francisco’s #1 attraction with our comprehensive Alcatraz tour package. Your adventure begins at Pier 33, where you’ll board an Alcatraz boat tour to “The Rock” and enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge along the way. Once on the island, the award-winning “Doing Time” audio tour provides an immersive look at the prison’s history through the voices of former inmates and guards. This Alcatraz day tour offers the flexibility to explore the cell house and island grounds at your own pace before catching one of the frequent return ferries to the mainland.
As the day winds down, transition from history to breathtaking scenery on a spectacular Golden Gate Bridge cruise. This evening adventure takes you across the bay on a sustainable, biodiesel-powered ship, offering panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You’ll head toward the Pacific for a premier Golden Gate Bridge boat tour experience, providing a front-row seat as the sun sets behind the world’s most iconic orange spans. It is the perfect way to cap off a quintessential day of sightseeing on the San Francisco Bay.
Departure
Alcatraz Island Tour departures begin ~ 10 a.m., depending on the day. Check the ferry times before you go! The Sunset Cruise departs between 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. depending on the season. Both tours will depart from Fisherman’s Wharf.
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**Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to conditions outside of our control (special events, traffic), it is sometimes necessary to alter your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order. **
When it’s time for your Alcatraz Cruise, make your way to Pier 33 in Fisherman’s Wharf 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.
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! 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 may take as much time as you’d like on the island; the ferries return to SF approximately every 30-40 minutes.
Head to Pier 41 to board your the ship. Be there at least 15 minutes early to guarantee entry. Launched in 1939 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition, this cruise has been a highlight of any visit to San Francisco for 70 years. Sail along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and closely around notorious Alcatraz Island. On route, discover San Francisco’s history and world famous landmarks through personal headphone audio in 12 languages. During the cruise, frequent wildlife encounters include seagulls, pelicans and sea lions. At times, you may see even dolphins and whales. So be alert! Departing from Pier 43 ½ in the heart of Historic Fisherman’s Wharf, sail past the San Francisco skyline, the famous swimming clubs of Aquatic Park, the historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, the San Francisco Maritime Park, and numerous other exciting sights. On the Sunset Cruise, enjoy spectacular sunset views, live guitar music and a hearty appetizer buffet that includes a variety of sandwiches, salads, fruit, and dessert, as you sail on beautiful San Francisco Bay with its amazing waterfront of modern skyscrapers, historic landmarks, and natural beauty. A full bar with drinks, snacks and merchandise is also available aboard.Come and cruise the bay with us!
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