Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
Alcatraz Day Tour highlights
Gain access to the latest permanent exhibit arranged at the cell house - The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States
Enjoy the pristine sea views during your round-trip ferry ride to and from Alcatraz Island
Use the National Park Service App to check interactive maps and learn insightful facts about the attractions
With an audio tour, explore the Alcatraz Cellhouse and learn about its significant past
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Alcatraz Day Tour cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Alcatraz Day Tour overview
Meeting Location: San Francisco Pier 33 - Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
Operational Hours:
- August 12 to October 9: 8:45 AM - 3:50 PM
- October 10 to March 12: 8:40 AM - 1:35 PM
Activity Duration: 2 - 3 Hours (Approx.)
About Alcatraz Day Tour, San Francisco:
Utilize an audio tour to explore the historic Cellhouse and the island of Alcatraz. As you visit the various exhibits set up at the center, you will discover little-known facts about the renowned prison. Bring your fellow history buffs along and enjoy a convenient roundtrip ferry ride to the island as well as an insightful trip there. Book your Alcatraz Day Tour tickets and plan a fun-filled day with your loved one.
About the Activity:
- Reach pier 33 at least 45 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Board a ferry from the pier and enjoy an unmissable journey to the island while witnessing the pristine sea view.
- Explore Alcatraz Island with your family & loved ones at your own pace and observe the local lifestyle of the people living there.
- Visit the Alcatraz Cellhouse, which was built between 1910 and 1912 as a military prison.
- Rangers are stationed at several places around the island to assist you wherever necessary and answer any questions you have about its history.
- You also get admission to a newly arranged permanent exhibit, named The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.
- Explore the historic places outside the Cellhouse, including the Eagle Plaza, Recreation Yard, Sallyport, and Rose Garden.
- You can visit the new industries building and attend an exhibit showcasing the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of all tribes.
- Get access to a National Park Service App through which you can check interactive maps, tours, prevailing stories, historical facts, and pictures of all the landmarks - Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Marin Headlands, etc., which are located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- Once you explore the island, you can take a ferry back to the initial meeting location.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The meeting location is at a distance of 5.2 km from San Francisco City Center. You can reach the destination within 15 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is The Embarcadero & Bay St, at a distance of 140 meters.
- By Tram: The nearest tram station to the meeting location is The Embarcadero & Bay St, at a distance of 130 meters.