San Francisco
Alcatraz tickets sell out weeks ahead in summer, so I pulled together the tours and packages that still get you onto the island. The official ferry leaves from Pier 33. The audio tour, narrated by former guards and inmates, comes with every ticket.
Experience the best of San Francisco with our Combo Tour! Explore the infamous Alcatraz Island and discover the city's iconic landmarks on our Grand City Tour. Book now!
Most Popular★ 4.0“This tour was very informative. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.. All of the staff were pleasant.”
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2,228 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $149.00by Gray Line San Francisco
Explore the historic Alcatraz and see the sights of San Francisco with this ticket that includes a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure!
★ 4.6“Overall a great purchase. We enjoyed the bus tour as we got to see some cool spots around the city and of course go over the Golden Gate Bridge. Alcatraz Island was also an amazing day trip - could stay on as long as you…”
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1,601 reviewsFrom $120by Big Bus Sightseeing - San Francisco
Explore the eerie depths of Alcatraz and sail through the stunning Bay of San Francisco. Uncover the secrets of this infamous prison on an unforgettable tour.
★ 4.5“The Alcatraz tour was very interesting and worth to visit. The flexibility of the choice of time of the Bay Cruise is also an advantage. I highly recommend those activities when you visit San Francisco. I would have like to receive earlier notifications from the…”
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1,577 reviews4 hoursFrom $135by Fog Tours
Experience the best of San Francisco with a small group tour. Explore Muir Woods, Sausalito, and even have the option to visit Alcatraz. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure!
★ 5.0“Nice itinerary! Our driver is very knowledgeable of the area. He was able to accommodate a change in pick up location for me and my friend due to a minor accident.”
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1,445 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $129.00by Dylan's Tours
Discover the eerie history of Alcatraz, marvel at towering redwoods in Muir Woods, and explore charming Sausalito. Experience the ultimate day trip!
★ 4.0“Absolutely loved going to Muir Woods was one of my trip highlights. Sausalito was overhyped. Tour guide was good.”
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1,194 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $159.00by Gray Line San Francisco
Broaden your San Francisco adventure with the Alcatraz With Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour, an immersive exploration of the city's iconic landmarks.
★ 4.5“Dustin was fantastic we couldn’t go to Muir Woods but he made up for it by taking us to a beautiful park”
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1,131 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $159.00by Must See - Alcatraz tours / Muir Woods and Sausalito tours
Experience the beauty of Muir Woods, the charm of Sausalito, and the vibrant city of SF all in one day! Don't miss the Alcatraz option for an unforgettable adventure.
★ 5.0“The tour was amazing it covered all the interesting areas and we really enjoyed Sully and everything he had to offer”
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1,106 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $119.00by SF Excursions
Discover the secrets of Alcatraz and sail through the stunning San Francisco Bay. Immerse yourself in history and breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
★ 4.5“you can explore at your own pace and time.. excellent activity for a short day tour”
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1,049 reviews4 hoursFrom $125by Must See
Discover the enchanting beauty of Muir Woods, the charm of Sausalito, and the mystery of Alcatraz on this unforgettable guided tour of San Francisco.
★ 4.5“Great tour. Missed out on Muir Woods due to it being closed because of the government shut down. Our guide Judith was fabulous.”
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1,017 reviews7 hoursFrom $143by Must See
Intriguing tales of Alcatraz's notorious past come alive on this captivating night cruise, where stunning city views await as darkness falls over the bay.
“It was a very interesting experience and I enjoyed the harbor views and learning the history of Alcatraz”
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969 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $139.00by Must See - Alcatraz tours / Muir Woods and Sausalito tours
Keen to uncover hidden stories, traveler Lisa's journey through San Francisco's waterfront and Alcatraz leaves her with unexpected revelations.
★ 4.4“The official tickets to the Alcatraz Island were sold out. This tour combines both the fisherman wharf walking tour and Alcatraz Island tickets. As we wanted to go to Alcatraz Island, so lucky for us, still managed to book this tour. However, it turned out…”
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663 reviews4 - 5 hoursFrom $99by ExperienceFirst California
Experience the best of San Francisco with our Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour and Alcatraz Combo. Explore the city's iconic sights and step inside the legendary island prison.
★ 4.0“Great way to see the city and its famous sights and hear about some of its history. The sunset tour was good but bring a coat for the evening , mid September as going over to Treasure Island was a little chilly. Alcatraz definitely worth…”
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647 reviews2 days (approx.)From $120.00by Big Bus Tours - USA
Discover the secrets of Alcatraz! Explore the infamous prison and enjoy a delectable Fisherman's Wharf lunch credit. Don't miss out!
★ 4.0“Of how crucial and freezing cold it must have been for the prisoners and the guards at Alcatraz back then when the prison was up & running, just thinking of how awful it was? It is really heart breaking....”
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505 reviews3 to 5 hours (approx.)From $89.99by The Tour Store LLC
Discover the secrets of Alcatraz Island with our exclusive tour packages. Uncover the history, legends, and mysteries of America's most notorious prison. Book now!
★ 4.5“Alcatraz was terrific. We were a little concerned we wouldnt make the ferry in time and they said no problem that they would honor our tickets on the next ferry trip. We also upgraded to the E bikes for the day and had an outstanding…”
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337 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $86.00by Alcatraz Bikes & Tours
Discover the best of San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, a scenic ferry ride, and an unforgettable visit to Alcatraz. Don't miss out!
★ 4.5“Amazing day in board. Plenty of stops. Loads of information.”
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324 reviews2 daysFrom $159by Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco
Fog, ferries and forty hills; I never plan a San Francisco day too tightly, and it always pays off.