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Join a group of 30 people or fewer on a guided 1.5-2 hour adventure to explore off-limits areas and hear little-known-stories about the Island’s fascinating past, then join the Alcatraz Night Tour (including Cellhouse Audio Tour) for a full evening’s experience. Plan Your Trip.
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No one can tell the Alcatraz tale like the men who actually lived it. The captivating Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour brings history alive through the actual voices of the correctional officers and inmates who lived on the island during the infamous Federal Penitentiary era. Hear both sides of life in the island prison including such famous events as...
From the military to the penitentiary era, plants softened the Rock for those who called Alcatraz home. Through gardening, island residents created beauty in a place focused on defense, punishment, and confinement. The families of the guards enjoyed tea parties in the gardens, and gardening became a welcome pastime. For trusted inmates, the gardens...
Join the island staff for a guided walking tour of Alcatraz Island. Programs are offered throughout the day and generally start either at the dock or lighthouse. Topics may include Famous Inmates, Escapes, Hollywood’s Rock, 200 Years of Alcatraz History, and Fortress Alcatraz. Some programs even take visitors into restricted areas of the island. Gu...
Alcatraz: Stories From the Rock takes viewers on a journey through the Island’s many chapters: its early role as a military fortress, the famous federal penitentiary years, the Indian occupation that altered the course of history, and finally the popular National Park and wildlife refuge it is today. Alcatraz stands as a powerful symbol of protecti...
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- Waterfront Guided Tour and Alcatraz Ticket. Organised and hosted by renowned tour company ExperienceFirst, this fun and engaging experience packs plenty into half-a-day of San Francisco sightseeing, combining a walking tour of the city’s famous waterfront with a visit to Alcatraz Island.
- Alcatraz and Ferry Building Food Tour. One thing’s for sure – the food you try on this tour is guaranteed to be better than the fare served up at Alcatraz during its years as a penitentiary.
- Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise. If you’d like to visit Alcatraz but don’t quite have the time for the full experience, this 1.5 hour tour with premier ferry and water excursion providers Blue and Gold Fleet could be just the ticket.
- The One Day in San Francisco Tour with Alcatraz. Combining a sightseeing tour of San Francisco with a trip to Alcatraz Island, this full-day experience by Dylan’s Tours is a great way to see the city’s main attractions in one fell swoop.
There you have it! Four epic ways to explore Alcatraz. Whether you’re a history nerd or just looking for a unique Bay Area experience, one of these tours will surely rock your boat. Alcatraz Cruises is the Official Tour and Ferry Operator for Alcatraz Island.
Tickets to Alcatraz Island. E-tickets available. Book Now and Save Time. Same-Day and Next Day Tickets Available. Alcatraz Island Tours depart hourly from Pier 33 in San Francisco, California.
