Alcatraz Island
Ferries from Pier 33, San Francisco · San Francisco · ~2.4 mi from downtown San Francisco
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$47.95 for the adult day tour
The Rock: ferry across the bay, then the cellhouse audio tour through the former federal prison. The National Park Service's fee table prices the adult day tour at $47.95 including the ferry and audio tour. Heads-up from NPS: the island is closed for dock repairs until tours resume around November 19, 2026 — book on the official cruise site and check your date.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
America's most famous prison, by ferry
Crowd
Books out days ahead in season
Getting there
F-line streetcar to Pier 33
Parking
Paid garages near Fisherman's Wharf
Accessibility
SEAT tram helps with the island's steep grade; audio tour is accessible