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15 Best Alcatraz Tours In San Francisco

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San Francisco’s 15 most-booked alcatraz tours, side by side. Each one with its price, its run time and the operator, plus a straight read on what you actually get for the money.

15 Best Alcatraz Tours In San Francisco

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Getting to the island: Pier 33 and a ferry you’ll actually enjoy
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

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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.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Despite the long lines and the government shutdown, my visit to Alcatraz went well. The tour guides were very nice, welcoming, and knowledgeable, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable. The state park has definitely aged and is falling apart more than it was when I last visited twenty years ago, but the history and…”

2,460 reviews3 hoursFrom $79

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - Meeting Up and Getting Your Bearings for the Day
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Alcatraz Island: ferry ride, cells, and that audio guide pace
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - Inside Alcatraz: the Doing Time audio tour for real pacing
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

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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

“The activity by itself was very good. but it was annyoing that getyoutguice changed my ticket time, with 30 minutes. so i was there an hour before. And they did that to several visitors. so i recommend you book your your directly with the provider.”

1,577 reviews4 hoursFrom $135by Fog Tours

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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour - Pacific Heights to the Fort Point area: real Golden Gate views without the stress
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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise - Alcatraz From Every Angle: What the Full Circle Means
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

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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

“It was the perfect day and the duration of the cruise was long enough. The crew was nice. I would recommend and do it again. I liked sitting outside, up top for the best views”

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

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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip - Muir Woods: 90 minutes with coastal redwoods and tiny wildlife
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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

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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 with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour - Golden Gate, Presidio, and the city drive that sets the stage
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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

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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

“Muir Woods was closed due to government shutdown. Our driver Ben saved the day by driving us as close to Muir Woods as he could get us .”

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

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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - Getting to the Alcatraz ferry: Pier 33 timing matters
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito - Picking the Right Departure: 8:30 vs 9:10 (Muir Woods First or Alcatraz First)
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - Day vs night Alcatraz: what changes after dark
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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

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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

“Loved the Alcatraz tour. The bay tour wasn’t as great. For one thing about 30 people crowd the view so everyone else can’t really see anything. I don’t know what the tour people could do to change it because it’s not them it’s the other customers who are just not courteous at all. But I…”

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

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour - Pacific Heights, Fort Point, and the Golden Gate Bridge photos
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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

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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

“Fantastic tour. Small group made it flexible to what we wanted. Patrick has a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend and we will book again next time in SF.”

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

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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras - Meeting at Beach Street & Hyde Street: Getting Oriented Fast
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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf & Optional Extras

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - Riding open-top double-decker buses across San Francisco: comfort tips that actually help
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

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

Alcatraz ferry and audio, paired with a 48-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass plus Aquarium and a sunset tour in San Francisco.

★ 4.0

“Alcatraz experience was great. Very interesting and self-guided tour of facility and island allowed for flexibility and spending time viewing various exhibits. Bus tour of San Fran was also very good - takes about 2.5 hours for the the full loop. All major areas of the city are covered. Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge…”

647 reviews2 days (approx.)From $120.00by Big Bus Tours - USA

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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option - Crossing the Bay with the Companion Audio Guide
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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

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