Alcatraz Day Tour Highlights
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Gain access to the latest permanent exhibit arranged at the cell house - The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States
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Enjoy the pristine sea views during your round-trip ferry ride to and from Alcatraz Island
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Use the National Park Service App to check interactive maps and learn insightful facts about the attractions
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With an audio tour, explore the Alcatraz Cellhouse and learn about its significant past
Alcatraz Day Tour Overview
Meeting Location: San Francisco Pier 33 - Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
Operational Hours:
- August 12 to October 9: 8:45 AM - 3:50 PM
- October 10 to March 12: 8:40 AM - 1:35 PM
Activity Duration: 2 - 3 Hours (Approx.)
About Alcatraz Day Tour, San Francisco:
Utilize an audio tour to explore the historic Cellhouse and the island of Alcatraz. As you visit the various exhibits set up at the center, you will discover little-known facts about the renowned prison. Bring your fellow history buffs along and enjoy a convenient roundtrip ferry ride to the island as well as an insightful trip there. Book your Alcatraz Day Tour tickets and plan a fun-filled day with your loved one.
About the Activity:
- Reach pier 33 at least 45 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Board a ferry from the pier and enjoy an unmissable journey to the island while witnessing the pristine sea view.
- Explore Alcatraz Island with your family & loved ones at your own pace and observe the local lifestyle of the people living there.
- Visit the Alcatraz Cellhouse, which was built between 1910 and 1912 as a military prison.
- Rangers are stationed at several places around the island to assist you wherever necessary and answer any questions you have about its history.
- You also get admission to a newly arranged permanent exhibit, named The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.
- Explore the historic places outside the Cellhouse, including the Eagle Plaza, Recreation Yard, Sallyport, and Rose Garden.
- You can visit the new industries building and attend an exhibit showcasing the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of all tribes.
- Get access to a National Park Service App through which you can check interactive maps, tours, prevailing stories, historical facts, and pictures of all the landmarks - Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Marin Headlands, etc., which are located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- Once you explore the island, you can take a ferry back to the initial meeting location.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The meeting location is at a distance of 5.2 km from San Francisco City Center. You can reach the destination within 15 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is The Embarcadero & Bay St, at a distance of 140 meters.
- By Tram: The nearest tram station to the meeting location is The Embarcadero & Bay St, at a distance of 130 meters.
Select Package Options
Alcatraz Island Day Entry Ticket with Ferry Ride
Alcatraz Island Night Entry Ticket with Ferry Ride
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Know Before You Go for Alcatraz Day Tour
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
- Visitors are recommended to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.
- Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
- Consumption of alcohol or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited.





