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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

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Overview

These two high-quality, separate-departure tours can be done on the same day or over more than one day.

First, choose a date from the schedule for the daytime Alcatraz prison tour, complete with headset audio (available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish).

Either before or after Alcatraz, you can enjoy a "boat-load" of spectacular views along San Francisco Bay. (With wifi/mobile phone audio tour available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese. )

Considering how often Alcatraz sells out at the Pier 33 Box Office, this package is often a great way to get a ticket to Alcatraz and make memories going under the Golden Gate Bridge.

What's Included

  • Round-trip ferry from Pier 33, San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
  • Separate, Single Departure & Arrival @ Pier 41 for a Loop Under the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Note: The date you choose is the date of your Alcatraz Tour

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    • 2840 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
    • 33 Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
    • Blue & Gold Fleet, Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    What To Expect

    Alcatraz Island

    Discover America’s most infamous prison, with a chance to go inside the cells and feel the cold and dark life firsthand. During the award-winning 45-minute cell house audio headset tour you will learn of escape attempts, riots, bizarre characters, and much more. Displays include prison life, guard controls, and how Frank Morris and 2 others made their infamous “Escape From Alcatraz.”Alcatraz is continually one of the most popular tours in the country: • Video History Presentation – No Charge • Audio Tour includes sound effects, interviews with prisoners and guards, and historic details • The Cellhouse Audio Tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. • Bookstore with information in many languages • Permanent exhibit The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States • Other rotating exhibits • Visit the prison Recreation Yard, talk with Park Rangers, and walk the Perimeter Trail.
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    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Golden Gate Bridge

    The Golden Gate Bridge is quite impressive when seen from below!This easy 1-hour tour on a stable 300-passenger ferry boat makes for smooth sailing.Daily departures from 11:00 am let you control the clock.These boats all have a snack bar with Beer and Wine, restrooms, and indoor and outdoor decks.You'll take in fabulous skyline views of Fort Mason, Marina Green, Pacific Heights, Presidio and Historic Ft. Point, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and points around the SF Bay.The included audio tour is playable via on-board wifi to connect with your phone. Or simply enjoy the scenic ride and broadcast tour, moving around the boat at your leisure.The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese.Valid within 365 days from your date of purchase.Even on a sunny day the wind can be strong and the Pacific Ocean moisture can feel cool, so seasonally appropriate layered clothing is recommended.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy?

    A: The Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise has a Free Cancellation policy. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-421891P2

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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