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Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket

Location San Francisco, California, USA
$54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military prison, and infamous federal penitentiary through captivating exhibits and outdoor spaces. Wander landmarks like Eagle Plaza and the Recreation Yard, and uncover powerful stories from the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes. Complete your visit with the award‑winning Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour and the thought‑provoking exhibit The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.
Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket
Tour guide
Language: English
Audio guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Access to National Park Service exhibits and ranger programs
  • Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour
  • Access to Alcatraz Island
  • Roundtrip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
  • Self-guided exploration of the island with an audio guide
  • Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard the ferry)

Meeting point
Transportation: There is no parking at Pier 33. The best ways to arrive are by public transport (Muni F-Line to Bay Street stop), taxi, or rideshare. Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island.
Return details
Transportation: There is no parking at Pier 33. The best ways to arrive are by public transport (Muni F-Line to Bay Street stop), taxi, or rideshare. Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island.

  • Alcatraz Island
    Travelers will cruise to the iconic Alcatraz Island aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry to explore its history as a Civil War fort, military prison, and notorious federal penitentiary. They’ll visit landmarks like the Cellhouse, Eagle Plaza, and the Recreation Yard while engaging with exhibits on the island’s past.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
  • The ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island takes approximately 12–15 minutes.
  • Alcatraz Island tours are very popular and frequently sell out, so guests are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.
  • 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.
  • If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
    If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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    Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket

    Location San Francisco, California, USA
    $54
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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