Overview
This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse.
You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay!
Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time
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What's included
60-minutes Bay Cruise Tour that goes under the Golden Gate Bridge!
Award-winning audio tour in multiple languages
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Admission to the Alcatraz Island & Prison Cellhouse
Round-trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 near the intersection of Embarcadero and Bay St
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
DO NOT use this as your ticket. You will receive a separate email from Viator message titled "Your Tour Operator Has Sent You A Message" and your e-tickets will be attached inside along with instructions. Please have your Alcatraz QR code ticket ready before the tour as you won't be allowed to enter without the QR code. Call us at 415-814-3909 if you did not receive your tickets.
What to expect
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Alcatraz Island
2 hours
You will take a ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island to attend a short ranger tour of the Alcatraz Island, then you will be free to walk around the Alcatraz Island and the Prison Buildings following a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour that is available in different languages.
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Pier 39
1 hour
Bay Cruise starts from Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf.
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Golden Gate Bridge
1 hour
Bay Cruise Tour goes under the Golden Gate Bridge!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
Can I cancel Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–5 hours.
Where does it start?
Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 near the intersection of Embarcadero and Bay St
What's included?
- 60-minutes Bay Cruise Tour that goes under the Golden Gate Bridge!
- Award-winning audio tour in multiple languages
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
- Admission to the Alcatraz Island & Prison Cellhouse
- Round-trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island
Which places does it visit?
It visits Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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