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Alcatraz Island

📍 United States San Francisco 샌프란시스코 베이

Alcatraz Island photo
Photo — Chris6d · CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Alcatraz is an attraction that bundles the ferry ride to the island with a tour of the former prison. The views of the city and toward the Golden Gate Bridge from the middle of the bay are another major draw.

Check the official guidance for ferry bookings, tour times, and on-island access conditions.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Admission See the official information.
Address Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA 94133
Getting there Take the official ferry from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • Popular time slots can sell out quickly, so check booking availability once your schedule is set.
  • The island has slopes and outdoor sections, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
  • When planning, it's easy to count only the time you'll spend touring the island. But as the NPS guidance notes, you may spend several hours on the island and ferry times also vary by season, so it's safer to leave room for the round trip and waiting time as well.
  • The official guidance says the Cellhouse Audio Tour is included with the ferry ticket, so checking whether you need earphones and whether your preferred language is available before departure will keep the visit flowing more smoothly.

Frequently asked questions

Which ferry do I need to take to get to the island?

The U.S. National Park Service explains that visiting Alcatraz requires a ferry ticket, and that Alcatraz City Cruises sells tickets to the island. Ferry schedules may change by season.

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