Alcatraz Official Website

What is Alcatraz official website?

Alcatraz Island official website has all the information regarding opening times, how to get there and how to book tickets, available in English.Here you will be able to buy your tickets through Alcatraz City Cruises, the official partner that provides the ferries that will get you to the island. Tickets bought through the official channel have a 72 hours cancellation policy.

Available Tickets

Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
  • Separate experiences that can be done in different dates
  • Complete tour of San Francisco's most popular sites
  • Non-refundable
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Combo tour
from$135
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Alcatraz + Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour
Alcatraz + Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour
  • Walking tour with a competent guide
  • Round-trip ferry and tickets to Alcatraz
  • Free cancellation
★★★★½ 4.8 (30+ reviews) · Viator
Combo tour
from$109
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San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods and Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods and Alcatraz Tour
  • Sightseeing tour with transportation
  • Alcatraz is optional, make sure to select it when booking the tickets
  • Free cancellation
★★★★½ 4.9 (600+ reviews) · Viator
Combo tour
from$199
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Buying tickets through the official Alcatraz website

Ticket type selection

When you get to the main page of the website, you will be able to choose between five different options in the box on the left, which are Day Tour, Night Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour and Alcatraz and Angel Island Combo Tour. The remaining one, Bay Discovery Tour, does not include the visit to Alcatraz.

Date selection

After you select your preferred ticket, you will have to select a date just below the drop-down menu you just used to select the tour. When you click on "Search", you will be redirected to the page with the description of the tour, where you will have to click on "Check availability" to see all the available spots for the chosen date, with the different departure times.

Check-out & payment

After selecting the departure time, you will have to select the number of tickets you wish to buy. Here you will be able to choose reduced tickets as well, if you are eligible. Afterwards, you will have to press on "Add to cart" and from now you will have 20 minutes to complete the order. You will have to press "Continue to checkout" and you will be taken to a page where you will have to enter your personal information and where you will be able to pay via credit card.

FAQs and tips

What types of payment are accepted on the official Alcatraz website?

The official Alcatraz website accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

In what languages is the official Alcatraz website available?

The official Alcatraz Island website is only available in English, while the official booking platform for the ferry is available in a variety of languages, which you can check from the menu in the upper right corner.

What discounts are available on the official Alcatraz website?

The official Alcatraz website offers discounts for children aged 5-11 and seniors over 62. There are also family packages, which offer tickets for 2 adults + 2 children aged 5-11 for a discounted price.

Children younger than 4 can visit for free and do not need a ticket.

Can I opt for a guided tour on the official Alcatraz website?

Yes, with the Night Tour and Behind the Scenes tour options, which you can find on our tickets page. Both these tickets include a guided tour of Alcatraz.

How early should I book my tickets to ensure I can visit Alcatraz?

Tickets for Alcatraz go on sale 90 days in advance, and it is highly recommended to book them as soon as possible, since it's a very popular attraction.

If the date of your choosing is sold out on the official website, check our listings, because online travel agencies may still have some spots available!