Alcatraz Tickets

  • Alcatraz is an island located on the San Francisco Bay that is best known for the Federal Penitentiary that operated there from 1934 to 1968, housing such notorious criminals as Al Capone and Robert Stroud. Alcatraz, also known as The Rock, was once a harbor defense port and military prison during the 19th century, and is currently the home to many rare flowers and marine life. This page will provide information and links on where to find Alcatraz tour tickets and discounts.
  • Alcatraz Tour Options

    1. Early Bird - This is the first trip to Alcatraz each morning, leaving at 9:00am, and allows you to beat the crowdshttp://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/tour-comparison.aspx
    2. Day Tour - Includes 45 minute audio cellhouse tour, ranger and docent tours, orientation video and opportunity to explore the island's wildlife and historic gardenshttp://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/tour-comparison.aspx
    3. Night Tour - Includes a narrated boat tour, tour from the dock to main prison, audio cellhouse tour, special programs only offered at night, views of Golden Gate bridge at sunset; most complete tourhttp://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/tour-comparison.aspx
    4. Alcatraz & Angel Island Tour - Includes tours of both islands; 45 minute tram tour on Angel Island and cellhouse tour on Alcatraz Islandhttp://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/tour-comparison.aspx