Alcatraz Day Tour
Now is your chance to explore Alcatraz Island and visit the world-renowned Cellhouse without the usual crowds! In partnership with the National Park Service, Alcatraz City Cruises is the only authorized official provider with exclusive ferry services to Alcatraz Island. Step back in time during the Alcatraz Island Day Tour and experience the legendary Island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison, and one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in US history.
Starting at
$47.95
Free Cancellation
Refunds are available for cancellations made at least 72 hours before departure.
Fees and taxes included in price.
Prohibited Items
When preparing for your visit to Alcatraz Island with Alcatraz City Cruises, it’s important to know what you can and cannot bring aboard.
Starting at
$47.95
Free Cancellation
Refunds are available for cancellations made at least 72 hours before departure.
Fees and taxes included in price.
Prohibited Items
When preparing for your visit to Alcatraz Island with Alcatraz City Cruises, it’s important to know what you can and cannot bring aboard.
Enjoy your visit with:
- Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours
- Round-trip ferry service to Alcatraz Island admission to the Alcatraz Cellhouse
- Explore the windswept island and learn about its layered history through outdoor interpretive signs, a Discovery Guide island map, and exhibits.
- Access to outdoor historic spaces such as Eagle Plaza, the Recreation Yard, the Sallyport, and the Rose Garden
- Access to the New Industries Building, which includes a fascinating exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes
- View political messaging left by Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Occupation
- The award-winning “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" (Cellhouse Audio Tour)
- Admission to a new permanent exhibit “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States."
- Scenic vistas and iconic, close-up views of the exteriors of the Cellhouse, Building 64, Warden's House, Water Tower, Officer's Club and Model Industries Building
- Participate in Guided Interpretive Programs scheduled throughout the day
How to get there?
San Francisco
California
United States
Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing
San Francisco, CA
- Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island.
- Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
- Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.
Additional Information
Summer Schedule: Sunday, March 8, 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026
- The weather on Alcatraz is unpredictable and subject to change unexpectedly, so be sure to dress in layers…bring along a light jacket or sweater, no matter how nice the day begins! Follow this link for more information.
- Rangers will be stationed around the island to assist visitors and answer questions.
- 72-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling required to receive a refund.
- The “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States." exhibit examines Alcatraz Island as a military prison and federal penitentiary within the context of incarceration in the U.S. where currently 2.3 million people are behind bars, more than any other country in the world.
- View the Terms and Conditions of ticket purchases.
Please note:
- The roads and walkways on Alcatraz are steep. The distance from the dock to the Cellhouse is approximately 1/4 mile (.4km) and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters), the equivalent of walking up a 13-story building. The roads and walkways are wide with several places to stop along the way to rest and take in the breathtaking views. Comfortable athletic or walking shoes are strongly recommended. If you have mobility concerns, please see our Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) Tram information.