Alcatraz: Recommended tours & tickets

San Francisco and Alcatraz Tour Description Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with our San Francisco and Alcatraz Combo Tour! This thrilling journey is split into two parts: a morning guided exploration of San Francisco and an afternoon self-guided escapade to Alcatraz Island. Morning Tour: Start your day with our expert guide picking you up from your San Francisco hotel in a luxury SUV. Visit iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Twin Peaks, Painted Ladies, Civic Center, Union Square, Chinatown, Lombard Street, Coit Tower, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf. This four-hour tour includes plenty of stops for photos and walks. Afternoon Tour: Your guide will drop you at the Alcatraz cruise terminal for a ferry to Alcatraz. Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of the prison, exploring at your own pace. Afterward, return to Pier 33 and either explore Fisherman’s Wharf or head back to your hotel. The drop-off is not included.

This urban adventure in San Francisco takes you around the city in a safari-style open-air vehicle, then drops you off at the ferry to Alcatraz Island for the cellhouse audio tour. On this uniquely crafted sightseeing tour limited to 12 people, you will see renowned landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and hear quirky stories about the city as an entertaining guide drives your custom vehicle through SF's distinctive neighborhoods. After the four hour city tour, your tour guide will drop you off at Pier 33 where you will catch the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Most guests spend two to three hours at their leisure enjoying the audio walking tour of the former federal penitentiary known as ‘the Rock’. Hotel pickup is included.

Experience the best of San Francisco with a flexible tour that lets you explore at your own pace. Visit the city's top neighborhoods and landmarks before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for breathtaking views. Walk among the towering redwoods in Muir Woods, enjoy lunch in Sausalito, and uncover the rich history of Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio tour. Choose to experience it all in one day or spread it over two for a more relaxed itinerary. Choose Your Adventure: One-Day Tour – A guided city tour in the morning, Muir Woods and Sausalito, then an afternoon ferry to Alcatraz. Two-Day Tour – Visit Alcatraz on Day 1, then explore San Francisco, Muir Woods & Sausalito on Day 2. We handle transportation, tickets, and logistics—so you don’t have to. Whether you're short on time or want a hassle-free experience, this tour ensures you see the city's top sights with ease. Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for a well-organized adventure

Combine inside Alcatraz with an assigned same day visit to Muir Woods with Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of driver narration with bridge history and Alcatraz Escape presentations. This tour includes: Assigned By Us: Muir Wood Van departure time (70+ minute) Assigned By Us: Alcatraz Island Admission Time Slot (2.5+ hours) Golden Gate Bridge stop (10+ minutes) We will assign your between 7am-4pm in peak times. Guests will be returned to San Francisco by van or included ferry on select dates. VIP James Woods Road Trip Upgrade: Muir Woods Express plus bonus time in Sausalito with brunch credit. Guests will be returned to Wharf by van or ferry. Some dates will start by Sausalito Ferry then Muir Woods/ Golden Gate. Early Bird: Get there before the crowds do! Enjoy nature as it was intended to be! We are often the first tour group to arrive! Silence is golden! Enjoy the park and relish in the experience as we leave seeing the endless busses arrive to the park. You will thank us!

Walk along the world-famous Fisherman's Wharf as your local tour guide shares some of the fascinating history about the area and how SF became the global destination it is today. This popular tour, with tickets for both Alcatraz and the new SkyStar Wheel included, offers plenty of opportunities to fill your camera roll and make memories. We start at Aquatic Park, where you'll see stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. At Ghirardelli Square, your guide will share the origin story of the famous Italian chocolatier. You’ll also learn about the Gold Rush, the Barbary Coast Trail, and more. Glimpse the oddities on display in the old-timey Musée Mécanique, and get your photo taken with the adorable sea lions of Pier 39. But some of the best pictures you'll get are from 150 feet in the air on the SkyStar Wheel and while cruising to and exploring Alcatraz, the infamous island prison. An audio guide is included with your self-guided visit to Alcatraz Island.

Combine a full day bike rental with tickets to Alcatraz and a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods in a single package. Start off with a guided bus tour over the bridge and to the Muir Woods National Monument, where you can take in the stunning views of the San Francisco skyline . Then head out to Alcatraz on the ferry with your own prepaid ticket , buying in advance avoids sold out days or times, which are frequent. Tour the island with your included 3 hour audio tour, then head back to San Francisco where you can explore further on your own with a 24 hour bike rental. *See the Golden Gate bridge and Muir Woods National Monument *Ticket and audio tour of Alcatraz is included *Avoid the disappointment of sold out Alcatraz Tickets *Set your own pace to explore San Francisco by bike

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van across the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoying the scenery without the hassle of driving. Explore Muir Woods and Sausalito at your own pace. Choose between a day or night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour features a sunset cruise, cell door demonstrations, and expert talks. Both tours offer an award-winning audio guide in multiple languages, detailing the prison's dark history and escape attempts. The 8:30am option departs from 488 Post Street. Look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then go to Alcatraz. The 9:10am option departs from Pier 33. It will start with Alcatraz then go to Muir Woods and Sausalito. The 12:50pm option departs from Pier 33. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then to Alcatraz at night.

The historic Ferry Building and Alcatraz are two of San Francisco's most prolific attractions. On this not-to-be missed combo tour, you get to see them both in one day. First, enjoy 90 minutes in the Ferry Building to nibble on some of the city’s finest fare during a guided tour.  Please note that the Farmer's Market is active on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tours on all other days will spend more time and visits inside the building. After the food tour, walk over to Pier 33 to pick up your tickets and board your ferry to Alcatraz. On Alcatraz Island, the Cellhouse audio tour will captivate you with live recordings from the former prisoners.

Enjoy two same day San Francisco experiences — a round trip express excursion to the Golden Gate Bridge (SF side) by minibus from Fisherman’s Wharf with an assigned time visit inside Alcatraz cellhouse. Basic Tour departs Fisherman's Wharf to experience 45 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge (SF side). There is also an option to upgrade in advance to visit the other side of the bridge in addition to San Francisco side or to choose a small group van experience. No food included. Guests can upgrade to the "Walk The Bridge with Brunch" option where we drop guests at the other side of the bridge to which guests have TWO HOURS to walk back to the San Francisco side. Their efforts are rewarded with a $10 brunch credit and pick up at the Bridge Restaurant. Light History Narration and Television Monitor Documentaries will be provided. Guests will be dropped off directly at Pier 33 Alcatraz or Wharf. Some dates may start with Alcatraz followed by Golden Gate Bridge.