Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride Tickets at Pier 33

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

Step onto America's most notorious former prison island with tickets that include your ferry crossing from San Francisco's Pier 33. Alcatraz Island offers you the chance to explore the preserved federal penitentiary where Al Capone once served time, complete with an award-winning audio tour narrated by former inmates and guards.

Your ticket covers the ferry ride across San Francisco Bay and access to the entire island, including the main cellhouse, recreation yard, and New Industries Building exhibits. The self-guided audio tour brings the prison's history to life through authentic stories of daily life, famous escape attempts, and the characters who made Alcatraz legendary. You can explore at your own pace and return on any scheduled ferry within operating hours.

Highlights

• Original cellhouse preserved exactly as it was during the prison's operational years
• Audio tour featuring real stories from former Alcatraz inmates and correctional officers
• Al Capone's former cell and the corridors where America's most notorious criminals lived
• Recreation yard where prisoners spent their limited outdoor time
• New Industries Building exhibits showcasing prison work programmes
• Spectacular views of San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, and the bay

Plan Your Visit to Alcatraz Island

Arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time with valid photo identification for check-in. You'll exchange your mobile voucher for a paper ticket before boarding the ferry. The crossing takes approximately 15 minutes each way.

Once on the island, you can stay as long as you wish within operating hours and return on any scheduled ferry. Most visitors spend 2-3 hours exploring the prison and grounds. The island has limited facilities, so bring water and light snacks if needed - food is only permitted in designated areas.

Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves moderate walking on uneven surfaces and some hills. Layer your clothing as San Francisco Bay weather can change quickly. Both the ferry and most areas of Alcatraz are wheelchair accessible.

While you're exploring San Francisco's historic sites, consider visiting Golden Gate Bridge tours for more spectacular bay views, or discover the city's other famous landmarks with San Francisco city tours that showcase the best of this remarkable city.