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Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour





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Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour
4.6 / 5
13 reviews
300+ booked
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No cancellation
No cancellations, or refunds can be made
Depart from San Francisco

Duration: 2.5-6.5 hour(s)
Multiple departure times
Meet-up

Large group (1-45)
Itinerary
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Find your departure point
Day 1
Meet-up9 sessions
Pier 33 Embarcadero - Alcatraz Landing
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Tour will depart at different times based on the session selected
Session
Meet-up time
08:40 - 13:20
08:40
09:20 - 13:50
09:20
10:00 - 14:30
10:00
11:00 - 17:30
11:00
12:00 - 16:30
12:00
13:00 - 17:30
13:00
14:00 - 16:30
14:00
15:20 - 19:50
15:20
15:50 - 20:20
15:50
Proceed directly to the boarding line for Alcatraz Island The San Francisco Bay cruise is a separate tour that departs from Pier 39
Reminder
Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded
1
Alcatraz & more
4 hr(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included
Alcatraz
San Francisco Bay
2
San Francisco Bay
1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included
To drop-off points7 sessions
Pier 39
Tour will end at different times based on the session selected
Session
End time
08:40 - 13:20
13:20
09:20 - 13:50
13:50
10:00 - 14:30
14:30
11:00 - 17:30
17:30
12:00 - 16:30
16:30
13:00 - 17:30
17:30
14:00 - 16:30
16:30
15:20 - 19:50
19:50
15:50 - 20:20
20:20
Your San Francisco Bay cruise will end at Pier 39 Your Alcatraz Island tour will end at Pier 33
Know before you go
What's included
Admission: Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco Bay
Guide
Before you book
Bus / Cruise Routes
- Alcatraz Island Tour
- Starting point: Pier 33
- San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Starting point: Pier 39
Additional information
Audio guide & brochure
- Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / Russian / Portuguese / Japanese / German / Korean / French / Italian / Dutch / Mandarin
Other Reminders
- The maximum acceptable bag size to take into Alcatraz Island is 16" x 20". Larger items are prohibited
- Strollers and coolers are prohibited in Alcatraz Island
- Service animals with valid ID are allowed and should be informed to the operator prior to the tour date
- Please note that the time you select is the time of your Alcatraz tour. You will receive an email the night before your tour with a QR code, which is your ticket. Please arrive at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) at least 30 minutes before the departure time and proceed directly to the boarding line
- The Bay Cruise is a separate tour and can be taken any day or time. A schedule of departure times will be sent to you. This tour departs from Pier 39 and you must exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Blue and Gold Fleet box office. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your desired departure time, as availability is first come first served
- Be sure to download the audio app before your visit, detailed instructions will be sent to your email
- Please bring headphones and ensure your smartphone is fully charged
Prohibitions & Limitations
- Pets are prohibited
What to bring
- Jacket
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
- Wear layers depending on the day's weather condition
Accessibility
- This activity is wheelchair-accessible
Address
- Pier 33
- San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
- How to get there: By bus: Take the LOWL route bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St bus stop and walk for 1-minute to the departure location
- Please refer to the map for assistance
Address
- Pier 39
- The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
- How to get there: From Pier 33, walk for 6-minutes to Pier 39
- Please refer to the map for assistance
Terms & Conditions
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Cancellation policy
- No cancellations, or refunds can be made
How to use
Redemption information
- Enter the attraction with your QR code
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Age & eligibility
Eligibility
- Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Free for children aged 0-4
Additional information
Bus / Cruise Routes
- Alcatraz Island Tour
- Starting point: Pier 33
- San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Starting point: Pier 39
Reviews
4.6 / 5
Fantastic
13 reviews
Guide
4.5
Itinerary
4.6
Quality of transfer
4.6
Value for money
4.5
Klook User
2026/06/16
Fantastic 5.0
There's no need to arrive too early; about 20 minutes beforehand is fine. Even if you don't arrive at Pier 33 early, as long as you get there before the boat departs and exchange your ticket, you'll be fine. You'll need to go to the ticket booth first to exchange for a physical ticket. Once you arrive, you can explore on your own following the suggested route, and there are also audio guides available in various languages. After completing the Alcatraz tour, you can walk to the pier to catch the next available boat back to the bay. Upon returning to the bay, you can walk to the ticket exchange point at Pier 39 to continue with a one-hour bay cruise. Please note that the QR code for this ticket exchange will be sent to your email, not the Klook QR code. You can choose your preferred cruise time when exchanging your ticket. The cruise will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge, allowing you to admire the bridge from a different perspective.
Michael *********
2026/04/05
Great 4.0
for those interested in learning more, it is a fascinating experience to discover the history behind Alcatraz Island and its former Federal prison.
UNION *****
2025/08/20
Fantastic 5.0
We booked the ticket on Klook and you can choose the available time to take the ferry to Alcatraz. Take a slow path on the island because there are plenty of ferries back to SF downtown.
Edmund ********
2026/04/10
Fantastic 5.0
It was a great experience, audio tour was amazing
Klook User
2025/08/21
Fantastic 5.0
A very insightful historical tour! I gained a lot of relevant knowledge and benefited greatly from the activities!
Klook User
2025/09/03
Fantastic 5.0
awsome experience to see how the jail was run the audio tour is very good and some great sights of the bay from the island
Klook User
2024/10/03
Fantastic 5.0
Alcatraz island tour was interesting and informative. The audio tour is worthwhile and the views from the island impressive. The bay cruise we did at sunset and it was amazing. Definitely recommend
周 **
2026/02/23
Fantastic 5.0
Not bad!!! The outbound trip had a Chinese tour guide, and it's great that you can come back on an earlier boat after you're done exploring.
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Operated byMust See llc
58Total reviews
82 %Good review rate
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Had a really good time with our funny tour guide Dustin!
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