15 Best Alcatraz Tours In San Francisco

Alcatraz Tours, Guided, San Francisco, Self-Guided Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Alcatraz ticket, fast ferry from Pier 33, and a self-guided app tour for a powerful, scenic 3-hour visit to the infamous cells.

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

/ June 4, 2026

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

San Francisco coach tour plus audio-guided Alcatraz with ferry from Pier 33. Golden Gate, Chinatown, then Cell Block audio.

★ 4.0

“City tour had time problems. My friends and I were picked up last so every stop we had about 15 minutes total time and then back to the bus. Reality was by the time people exited the bus there was no time for the attraction. Michelle stood at the front of the bus and answered…”

2,228 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $149.00by Gray Line San Francisco

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Alcatraz Tours, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

/ June 4, 2026

3.San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Alcatraz Island by ferry plus a 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass, Chinatown walk, and a 1-hour sunset panoramic tour.

★ 4.6

“Really enjoyed the Flyover despite it being 5 mins of film time. Pier 39 is fun with lots to see and do there. The Chinatown walking tour was extremely interesting and Doug the guide was personable and humorous.”

1,601 reviewsFrom $120by Big Bus Sightseeing - San Francisco

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Alcatraz Tours, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

4.San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

Alcatraz inside audio plus a 60-minute SF Bay Cruise with round-trip ferry from Pier 33. Easy, flexible, and great value.

★ 4.5

“Loved it. You do have to wait a while to get on one of the boats to get to Alcatraz, but once you’re on it’s so great, inside and outside options. Alcatraz itself was incredible. Lots of walking and up hills, but they have something for people who cannot do that to get you to…”

1,577 reviews4 hoursFrom $135by Fog Tours

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1-Day Tours, Alcatraz Tours, City Tours, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Small-group San Francisco day: Alcatraz ferry, Muir Woods redwoods, Golden Gate photos, and Sausalito. Official tickets included.

★ 5.0

“The guy was knowledgeable. Everything was on time. Always taking care of us. Altogether if you without the transportation in SF, you should take this tour.”

1,445 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $129.00by Dylan's Tours

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Alcatraz Tours, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

6.San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

A 90-minute Bay cruise that circles Alcatraz from the water, sails under the Golden Gate Bridge, and includes straight-to-the-gate access.

★ 4.4

“Great cruise through the bay. The narration was also great.”

1,393 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $47by Blue and Gold Fleet

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1-Day Tours, Alcatraz Tours, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

/ June 4, 2026

7.Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

One day in San Francisco for **Alcatraz**, **Muir Woods**, and **Sausalito**, with an audio cellhouse tour and guided bus stops.

★ 4.0

“The trip was great but we didn't have enough time in Sausalito. We really wanted to do the Alcatraz portion first, followed by Muir Woods and then Sausalito so we wouldn't be rushed, but it was booked. It was nice to do Muir Woods in the morning because it wasn't as crowded. When they dropped…”

1,194 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $159.00by Gray Line San Francisco

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Alcatraz Tours, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Alcatraz plus Muir Woods and Sausalito in one smooth day. Small-group luxury van, Golden Gate Bridge views, and an Alcatraz audio tour.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful experience we'll organised from start to finish something you have to do when visiting san Francisco”

1,131 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $159.00by Must See - Alcatraz tours / Muir Woods and Sausalito tours

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Alcatraz Tours, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

9.San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Alcatraz + a 1-hour Bay cruise with ferry tickets, multilingual audio, and major sights like the Golden Gate Bridge from the water.

★ 4.5

“Great experience, great staff very clear instructions for everything. Very interesting place to visit and bay cruise was great”

1,049 reviews4 hoursFrom $125by Must See

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Alcatraz Tours, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

/ June 4, 2026

10.San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

Small-group San Francisco day trip with Muir Woods, Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge photos, and Alcatraz by ferry plus an audio tour.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic day and our guide was wonderful. Full of knowledge and very helpful, looked after the group and even threw in some humour. Really enjoyed the day and as a solo traveller it was nice to be part of a group and meet new people.”

1,017 reviews7 hoursFrom $143by Must See

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Alcatraz Tours, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

11.Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz by included ferry with a 45-minute audio tour, plus a choice of day or night Alcatraz and a narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise.

★ 4.0

“There is zero need to pay this exorbitant fee to go to Alcatraz at night. There is no Bay cruise just a ferry. Weak.”

969 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $139.00by Must See - Alcatraz tours / Muir Woods and Sausalito tours

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Alcatraz Tours, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

/ June 4, 2026

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

A small-group San Francisco day with live commentary, Golden Gate photos, redwoods at Muir Woods, and scenic Sausalito plus optional Alcatraz.

★ 5.0

“I booked a trip that was supposed to stop in Sausalito and all we did was drive through it. I did not get what I paid for.”

755 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $119.00by Dylan's Tours

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Alcatraz Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Guided Wharf walk plus an Alcatraz cruise and audio tour, with optional Golden Gate Bay cruise and SkyStar Wheel views.

★ 4.4

“Rob was an absolutely amazing tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone :) Thanks Rob!!!!”

663 reviews4 - 5 hoursFrom $99by ExperienceFirst California

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