Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour and delve into the prison’s history. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise of San Francisco Bay at a time that suits you.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Discover San Francisco’s notorious penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, at night and experience its eerie and foreboding atmosphere on a tour with an audio guide. Also, receive a ticket for a San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise that can be taken any day or time before or after your Alcatraz tour.

Embark on your exclusive tour as you board the ferry to Alcatraz. Enjoy live narration throughout the journey, including a special “around the island” route, an experience not offered during daytime tours.

Witness the stunning silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge against the sunset, take part in a cell door demonstration, and listen to captivating tales of the island’s past inhabitants. Use your informative audio guide, available in various languages, to delve into the haunting history of Alcatraz.

Learn about its former inmates and the numerous daring escape attempts that unfolded within its walls. Explore both visiting and permanent exhibits on the island that detail its fascinating history.

Receive a ticket for a narrated sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay aboard a comfortable boat equipped with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Marvel at the picturesque vistas and cruise by renowned landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Bay Bridge.

Note that these are two separate tours (Alcatraz Night Tour AND San Francisco Bay Cruise). Please note: If you plan to take both tours on the same day, you must take the Bay Cruise before your Alcatraz tour. Otherwise, the Bay Cruise may be taken any other time or day depending on the schedule.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit Alcatraz Island at night on a self-guided tour with an audio guide
Watch the sunset as you take the ferry to Alcatraz and listen to live narration
Learn about the unique history and stories of the inmates from local experts
Experience the eerie atmosphere of the former prison after dark as you explore
Embark on a tranquil sightseeing cruise along the waterfront of San Francisco

 

 

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