On this 90-minute tour, you’ll cruise around the San Francisco waterfront and get insights into the history of Alcatraz. After boarding your boat, you’ll pass the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Alcatraz. At the prison, the boat will circle the island while you have images of life in the prison appear on your mobile device.
The images will be accompanied by an audio tour that includes guards and inmates telling stories of life on the island as well as stories of Alcatraz’s most famous inmates. In addition to viewing Alcatraz, the boat will cross the San Francisco waterfront and Angel Island giving you views of the skyline and bay area.
Why visit
- Audio tour with first-hand accounts of life in Alcatraz
- Sightseeing along the scenic San Francisco waterfront
What's included
- Admission
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Accessibility
- Transport is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible to pushchairs/prams
- Service animals welcome
- Public transport links nearby
Health & safety
- Suitable for all fitness levels
Restrictions
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the activity starts.
Audio supported languages
Additional information
This activity is suitable for wheelchair users only on the first deck.
This activity is suitable for pushchairs.
Children aged 0–4 years can board the boat for free.
Please note that tour and sailing times are subject to change.
Food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available to purchase on board.