Alcatraz
Take a ferry from Pier 33 across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island, once home to America's most feared federal penitentiary. A historic site featuring the West Coast's first lighthouse and a former Civil War fort, Alcatraz once housed notorious criminals, including Al Capone.
Details
Hours: Alcatraz is open every day. Ferry departures are every half hour starting at 9:00 am. Hours vary by season. Book tickets several weeks in advance.
Prices: Adult: $28; Child: $17; Senior: $26.25
Events
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Daily Park Ranger Activities
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Special Events
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Alcatraz Botanical Garden Tours
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Specials Exhibits: "Alcatraz: Stories From the Rock"
Activities
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Walking Tour & Cell House Audio Tour
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Exploring Gardens & Tide Pools
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Evening Tours
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Outdoor Exhibits
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Guided Ranger Tours & Outdoor Interpretive Walks
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Bird Watching
Where does the Alcatraz Ferry depart from?
Alcatraz Cruises departs from the Hornblower Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 near Fisherman's Wharf. There are 15 commercial parking lots within a five-block radius of Pier 33, so parking is a breeze.
Where can I get tickets?
The best tour and place to get tickets is Alcatraz Cruises, which offers the nation's first hybrid ferry. You can buy tickets at http://www.alcatrazcruises.com. Alcatraz Tickets also offers Alcatraz Tours and San Francisco City Tours at www.alcatraztickets.com. San Francisco CityPASS® includes a ticket to Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz tours sell out, so purchase your ferry tickets one week in advance.