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Combo: Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Name: Combo: Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride + Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Start: 2026-06-15T14:20:00
End: 2026-06-15T15:20:00
Location: San Francisco

Ferry with tourists approaching Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California.

Alcatraz Island viewed from a ferry in San Francisco Bay.

Ferry with guests sailing near San Francisco skyline.

Golden Gate Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay with a sailboat below.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.7/5(42)

Carolyn L

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

I took the cruise on a beautiful, sunny day, and it felt great being out on the water. My favorite part of the trip was the description of the Golden Gate Bridge and how many people were not in favor of building it, the technical difficulties of construction, the challenges for the construction workers, and the magnificent result that everyone loves. Very inspiring.

Samantha S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

My dad and I really enjoyed the experience! We loved learning about the history of the island and agreed it was a very good quality tour. We would recommend it to others. Our only points of feedback: 1. Before getting on the ferry line, we had to chug our coffee. We couldn't sit in the area with picnic tables so we had to just kinda stand in the middle of the entrance. A bench by the entrance or extending the "no drink/food" line past the picnic tables would have been pleasant. 2. We wanted to know more about why the decision was made to transition Alcatraz from a military prison to a regular civilian prison in the 30s. How did they determine which prisoners to send to Alcatraz? And when it closed in the 60s, where did the prisoners go?

Blanche Y

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

First of all the weather in SF was fantastic which of course you don't have anything to do with, but it definatley made the experience really great! The ferry was clean and staff were nice. There were alot of people on it, bt everyone seemed to enjoy the ride with the beautiful views of the city and the golden gate bridge and beyond. The tour of the cell house was very educational and well done. I also liked wandering around the island seeing all the birds, plants, and flowers.

Jose A

Family

Verified booking

May 2026

The posibility to view and select the day, the hour to make the appointment or schedule. The confiance to prevent a fake page, transaction. You send me a confirmation about the schedule. Thank you.

Marwan S

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

Amazing experience at Alcatraz! Everything was well organized, the audio tour was excellent, and the views of San Francisco were unforgettable. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip.

Judith M

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Once on the cruise it was fine. Check in was delayed because they did not except the QR code for 3rd party purchases. So I had to stand in the kiosk line and missed my 1:35 ferry and had to wait until the 2:15. Was not impressed that they did not allow the QR like ordering directly.

Save time and money with a combo ticket that brings together two of San Francisco’s most iconic bay experiences under one convenient booking.

Visit Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry transfers from Pier 33 and explore the former prison using the award-winning “Doing Time” audio guide narrated by past inmates and guards.

Continue your San Francisco Bay experience aboard the Golden Gate Bay Cruise, sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge with panoramic waterfront views throughout the journey.

Cruise past landmarks including Angel Island, Sausalito, the San Francisco skyline, and the Bay Bridge while enjoying sweeping views from the water.

Circle around Alcatraz Island during the cruise to see the historic prison from a striking offshore perspective after exploring it on foot earlier in the day.

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island

Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

Downloadable audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

1-hour sightseeing cruise on San Francisco Bay

Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge

Views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, Bay Bridge, and Sausalito

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

Live guide

Food and beverages

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Food and beverages

Parking

Stop at Alcatraz Island

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

42 reviews
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What our guests say
Samantha S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
My dad and I really enjoyed the experience! We loved learning about the history of the island and agreed it was a very good quality tour. We would recommend it to others. Our only points of feedback: 1. Before getting on the ferry line, we had to chug our coffee. We couldn't sit in the area with picnic tables so we had to just kinda stand in the middle of the entrance. A bench by the entrance or extending the "no drink/food" line past the picnic tables would have been pleasant. 2. We wanted to know more about why the decision was made to transition Alcatraz from a military prison to a regular civilian prison in the 30s. How did they determine which prisoners to send to Alcatraz? And when it closed in the 60s, where did the prisoners go?
Carolyn L
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
I took the cruise on a beautiful, sunny day, and it felt great being out on the water. My favorite part of the trip was the description of the Golden Gate Bridge and how many people were not in favor of building it, the technical difficulties of construction, the challenges for the construction workers, and the magnificent result that everyone loves. Very inspiring.
John G
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We did the audio tour. Very informative and the perfect pace. The gardens were an unexpected highlight. The story behind them was very interesting.
Wataru K
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Self-guided tour with audio was excellent.
Mery R
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
Excellent tours—I had a great time. The service was great, and I'll definitely recommend them to my family and friends.

Discover San Francisco’s history and beauty in one combo which lets you explore Alcatraz Island and cruise the Bay for unbeatable views.

Getting started

Arrive at Pier 33 for your Alcatraz ferry ride. Show your ticket and photo ID at the boarding gate. Go through a quick security check before boarding the ferry. Head to Pier 41 or Pier 43 ½ at Fisherman’s Wharf for the bay cruise. Present your ticket and board the cruise directly.

What to expect

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz is the world’s most notorious prison, once home to famous inmates like Al Capone. You will walk through the halls of this infamous prison and listen to stories and the history of the space.

Features

Easy transport: Round-trip ferry transfers across San Francisco Bay.

Access to the infamous Alcatraz: Entry to the cellhouse and prison grounds. Explore prison corridors, solitary cells, and historic facilities at your own pace.

Audio tour: The award-winning “Doing Time” audio tour with stories from former inmates and guards.

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

The Golden Gate Bay Cruise is a scenic one-hour boat ride, famous for sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge. Expect gorgeous views of Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Battery Yates, & more.

Features

View multiple landmarks: Cruise past the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island, and Sausalito.

Photo-ops: Sail directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge for photo-perfect views.

Alcatraz on the water: Circle Alcatraz for a dramatic look at the island from the water.

Audio narration: Listen to live or audio narration available in 9 languages.

What to bring

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

You can bring along some bottled water.

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Bring a valid photo ID along.

The weather can be unpredictable sometimes, so pack a weather-ready kit.

What’s not allowed

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

Keep large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks back at home.

You cannot bring food and beverages with you.

Weapons are not allowed inside.

Skateboards and “wheelie” shoes cannot be used inside.

Do not feed wildlife on the island.

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, and drone weapons are not allowed.

Flash photography is strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

The cruise is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Ramps and elevators are available for easy access.

If you require special accommodations, contact the tour operator for assistance.

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride

There is no time limit to your exploration. You can stay on the island for as long as you like.

Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes since you’ll be walking a bit.

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

The cruise departs from either Pier 41 or Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman’s Wharf, behind the iconic Crab sign.

There is a full counter with beverages, snacks, and merchandise for purchase on board (cash and card accepted).

A free audio guide is available in 9 languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese.

Bring your Wi-Fi-enabled device and your headphones to access the audio guide.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.