Choose Your Experience
Most PopularAlcatraz Island Day Experience
The Classic Alcatraz Experience
Limited spots
- Round-trip ferry from Pier 33
- Award-winning audio tour
- Self-guided cellhouse exploration
- Recreation yard & island gardens
Alcatraz Island Night Experience
Alcatraz After Dark
Very Limited spots
- Round-trip ferry from Pier 33
- Cellhouse audio tour included
- Sunset bay crossing experience
- Exclusive evening programs
- Extended cellhouse & D Block access
Alcatraz Island Insider Access Tour
Exclusive Access Tour
Exclusive (max 30) spots
- Round-trip ferry from Pier 33
- Audio tour included
- Expert-led guided experience
- Restricted area access
- Underground tunnels & hospital wing
San Francisco Bay Discovery Cruise
Scenic San Francisco Bay Cruise
Limited spots
- Bay sightseeing cruise
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge & Fort Point
- Complimentary mist poncho
Alcatraz & Angel Island Explorer Tour
Two Iconic SF Bay Islands in One Day
Limited spots
- Ferry to both Alcatraz & Angel Island
- Admission to Alcatraz Island
- 5-hour two-island adventure
- Bay sightseeing & expert guides
San Francisco Sunset & City Lights Cruise
2-Hour Evening Cruise on San Francisco Bay
Limited spots
- 2-hour sunset / city lights cruise
- Sail under Golden Gate & Bay Bridge
- Departs 7:00 PM from Pier 43 ½
- Onboard bar & heated indoor space
Plan Your Visit
Once a military fortification and later a maximum-security federal penitentiary, the island has captivated visitors for decades. Today it stands as a powerful landmark offering ferry rides across the bay, self-guided audio tours through the cellhouse, and sweeping panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. Whether you choose a daytime exploration or an atmospheric night tour, every visit is an unforgettable journey through history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before visiting Alcatraz Island.