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15 Best Alcatraz Tours In San Francisco

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The 15 most popular alcatraz tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.

15 Best Alcatraz Tours In San Francisco

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Ticket line reality check: skip the line, then plan for a quick exchange
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

1.San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

Ferry to Alcatraz from Pier 33 with an official ticket and self-guided app tour. Skip lines and explore Al Capone’s cells.

Most Popular 4.5

“It was interesting to experience this National Park and learn the history behind the island. Very nice Indian exhibit. Beautiful scenery on and around the park. Transportation to and from Pier 33 was convenient and accommodating. We will recommend for sure!”

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - Coach Day: Union Square Pickup to Scenic Drives and Photo Stops
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

2.Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

A Gray Line combo day in San Francisco: guided city highlights plus a self-guided Alcatraz Cell Block audio tour and ferry ride.

4.0

“The guide, Michelle, was excellent with great knowledge of San Fransisco, its historia and all places we stopped at, as well as of buildings we saw from the bus. She was keen to answer our questions. The stops were long enough. We appreciated that we were a small group. Even Alcatraz was interesting according to…”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Alcatraz Island and the Cell House Audio Guide: What You’ll Actually Experience
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - The Alcatraz inside experience: Doing Time on the cellhouse route
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

4.San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

Inside Alcatraz audio tour plus a 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise, with round-trip ferry from Pier 33 included.

4.5

“The Alcatraz tour was excellent. The boat ride was enjoyable and short, capturing great views of the city. I loved the audio guided tour of Alcatraz and we even got to enjoy some live informative talks from the national park guides at Alcatraz! Please allow yourself more time though for both tours. 4 hours is…”

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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour - City Highlights: Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Best Photo-Stop Strategy
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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

5.One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

A small-group day tour mixing Alcatraz ferry, Muir Woods redwoods, and top San Francisco neighborhoods with photo stops and local guide stories.

5.0

“Jeffrey was our tour guide and he was awesome! We loved Muir woods! Had great pics of the golden gate bridge and Sausalito lunch was too quick, would recommend another side trip here to really enjoy this area.”

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise - Where you board: Blue and Gold Fleet, Pier 39, and choosing your spot
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip - Muir Woods: 90 Minutes Under Coastal Redwoods
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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour - Golden Gate Bridge Views from the Northern Side
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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

8.Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Small-group tour linking Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with luxury van rides, Golden Gate Bridge views, ferry, and Alcatraz audio.

4.5

“Tour guide was personable and very knowledgeable. Transportation was comfortable and clean. Had a great time.”

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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz - Hyde Street pickup and the logistics that keep the day smooth
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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - Getting to Pier 33: the clock starts at your Alcatraz time
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito - Price and Value: What You Pay $143 For (and What’s Extra)
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - Alcatraz Island Audio Tour: What the 45 Minutes Actually Does
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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

12.Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Island with a 45-minute audio tour plus a flexible SF Bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, day or night.

4.0

“Did tghe alcatraz and bay golden gate bridge excursion read online instructions from one to the other was confusing couldn't be further from the truth all the information was 1st class accurate and clear great company to use cruise along the bay / bridge was fantastic”

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour - Starting in Little Italy and riding in a private minibus
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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

13.San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

Guided SF highlights with Muir Woods and Sausalito, plus optional Alcatraz, in a small group with easy logistics and photo stops.

5.0

“Muir Woods was amazing so peaceful. Patrick was an excellent guide, he kept us all entertained with his quiz and music, the chocolates were also great. Enjoyed the whole day with ample time at each stop and plenty of photo opportunites”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras - Meeting on Hyde St: start where the city looks good
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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras

14.San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras

Fisherman’s Wharf guide plus Alcatraz audio tour. Add Golden Gate bay cruise or the SkyStar Wheel for 150-foot views.

4.4

“Kenan? was a great guide telling us so many interesting things about the history and development of San Francisco from the gold rush to recent days. He also showed us som great places to visit like the Mecanical Museum, Boudin Bakery and where to eat a great lunch/dinner. The ferry to Alcatraz was great as…”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - Alcatraz on your fixed time: ferry logistics and the Cell House audio
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

15.San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Alcatraz Island ferry and a 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass, plus Aquarium by the Bay, Chinatown audio, and a sunset tour.

4.0

“Great way to see the city and its famous sights and hear about some of its history. The sunset tour was good but bring a coat for the evening , mid September as going over to Treasure Island was a little chilly. Alcatraz definitely worth it 👌”

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