All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night TourOur pick | US$ 139 per person | 2h–4h | 4.18★ · 1,021 | non-refundable | — |
 San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking TourBest value | US$ 79 per person | 1h–4h | 4.74★ · 247 | non-refundable | — |
 San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off BusTop rated | US$ 120 per person | 2d | 4.26★ · 676 | non-refundable | — |
 Alcatraz Island Day Tour with Boat Time & Wharf Discounts | US$ 74 per person | 3h | 4.20★ · 10 | non-refundable | — |
 Alcatraz and San Quentin Prison Tour: Two Legendary Facilities | US$ 99 per person | 4h 30m | — | free | — |
Alcatraz Boat Tours 5 options
San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off BusAlcatraz Island tour with ferry, 72-hour Big Bus pass, Aquarium by the Bay, sunset tour & Chinatown walk. Timed entry, all transport included.★ 4.26 (676)2dfromUS$ 120per person
Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night TourAlcatraz Island tour with audio guide plus 60-minute Bay Cruise past Golden Gate Bridge. Day or night option, ferry from Pier 33, 9-language audio included.★ 4.18 (1,021)2h–4h✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 139per person
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking TourAlcatraz prison tour with ferry from San Francisco, guided North Beach walk through Little Italy. Includes audio guide, sea lions at Pier 39, and bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel.★ 4.74 (247)1h–4h✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 79per person
Alcatraz Island Day Tour with Boat Time & Wharf DiscountsAlcatraz Island day tour from San Francisco with round-trip boat from Pier 33, audio guide and Fisherman's Wharf discounts. You choose departure time.★ 4.20 (10)3hfromUS$ 74per person
Alcatraz and San Quentin Prison Tour: Two Legendary FacilitiesVisit Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio app, then cruise past San Quentin State Prison on a narrated ferry with a live guide: the only tour connecting both prisons.4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Alcatraz Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night Tour, US$ 139 (2h–4h, 4.18★ · 1,021).
- Best value: San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking Tour, US$ 79 (1h–4h, 4.74★ · 247).
- Top rated: San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus, US$ 120 (2d, 4.26★ · 676).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 74–US$ 139 (median US$ 99). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 1 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 3 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 1 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.18 out of 5 across 1,021 reviews.
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