SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1)

SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Alcatraz City Cruises Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as a Civil War fort to one of America’s most infamous federal prisons. Cruise from San Francisco, take in sweeping views of the Bay, and explore the island at your own pace. The award-winning audio tour, historic gardens, and unforgettable photo ops make this a must-see experience year-round. Alcatraz City Cruises Spring/Summer Schedule: Sunday, March 9, 2025 – Saturday, November 1, 2025 How to Book Your Tickets Online Includes: Round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island Award-winning Cellhouse audio tour on Alcatraz Island Daily optional programs and exhibits Admission to a new permanent exhibit “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States.” Depart Alcatraz on any returning ferry, see schedule here. Alcatraz City Cruises Dress Code The weather on Alcatraz is unpredictable and subject to change unexpectedly, so be sure to dress in layers. Follow this link for more information. Where to Meet Alcatraz Landing Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133 Cellhouse Audio Tour Included Tour the Cellhouse at your own pace with the award-winning audio presentation “ Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour ”. Stop to picture yourself in a dark solitary confinement cell, hear the stories of life inside from former inmates, and feel the intensity of a prison breakout from correctional officers who lived and worked on the Island. No one can tell the Alcatraz tale quite like the men who lived it. Hear both sides of life in the Island prison including such famous events as escape attempts, “The Battle of ’46”, “Food Riots”, and “Surviving Solitary Confinement”. The Cellhouse audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Please note: Audio tour refunds are available for Alcatraz Day Tours only. There are no audio tour refunds available for Alcatraz Night Tours. If you prefer not to take the Cellhouse audio tour, we will be happy to refund the audio program portion of the Alcatraz tour ticket price. Please inquire with a supervisor at the entrance to the Cellhouse for refund amount. Audio tour refunds are not given through the Alcatraz City Cruises Ticketbooth or the central reservations office. For more info, visit Alcatraz City Cruises . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alcatraz City Cruises (@alcatrazcruises) Upcoming SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Events Thu 4/17 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Mon 4/21 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Tue 4/22 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Wed 4/23 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Thu 4/24 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Mon 4/28 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Tue 4/29 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Wed 4/30 SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse (Mar. 9-Nov. 1) Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Report Error in Post Cost: $47.95 Categories: *Top Pick* , In Person , Kids & Families , Outdoors , Sponsored , Walks & Tours Venue : Alcatraz Landing Address : Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133 Other Events on This Day Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00 pm Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday) FREE 12:00 pm SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu) FREE 6:00 pm The Bay Agenda: Listening For Climate Justice FREE* *Free, donations accepted 7:00 pm Star Trek Trivia S.F. w/ Trek Triv (April Edition) FREE 7:00 pm Meet Amy Mason Doan Author of The California Dreamers FREE* *This event is free to attend. Seating is first come, first served. (RSVPs are optional, but encouraged for our planning purposes.) 7:00 pm SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p) FREE* *RSVP Required. 7:00 pm Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase 7:30 pm $1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa) FREE* *No admission charge 8:30 pm $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose $6* *$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2 < Monday, April 21 Wednesday, April 23 >