Few places carry a reputation quite like Alcatraz, and this package gets guests right inside the walls of the most famous federal prison in America. The day starts at Pier 33 in San Francisco, where a round-trip ferry makes the quick 15-minute crossing to Alcatraz Island. Once ashore, guests pick up an audio headset for the award-winning 90-minute cellhouse tour, which brings the cell blocks to life with firsthand stories from former inmates. The audio tour is available in 11 languages, and plenty of time remains afterward to wander the island grounds and soak in the views across the bay.

Back on the mainland, guests receive a food voucher for a lunch credit at an assigned Fisherman's Wharf partner restaurant, perfect for a post-prison bite by the water. Ferry departure times are assigned in advance and sent by email two days before the visit, so there is no need to worry about securing a time slot at the pier. Alcatraz tickets are famously hard to get, especially in summer, which makes this package a great way to lock in a visit to one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome.
• Physical limitations: The island involves a steep uphill walk to the cellhouse, so guests should be comfortable walking on inclines.
• Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
• Languages: The cellhouse audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 3 hours. Experience may go slightly longer based on how long guests choose to explore the island.
• What's included: Round-trip ferry transportation from Pier 33, Alcatraz Island prison admission, the cellhouse audio tour with headset, and a same-day lunch credit at an assigned Fisherman's Wharf partner restaurant.
• Who will be present: Other guests will be joining on the ferry and on the island.
• Photo/video: Photos encouraged!

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to poor weather, guests will be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Arrival: The ferry departure time is assigned and sent by email 2 days before the visit (or within 12 hours if booked the day before). Plan to arrive 30 minutes in advance.
• Parking: Several parking garages and lots are available near Pier 33.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and layers are recommended.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Transportation to and from Pier 33 is not included, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
• The food credit must be used on the same day as the Alcatraz visit. The restaurant is assigned by the provider, and guests are responsible for any charges beyond the credit amount.
• Avoid planning this experience on the same day as an arrival flight to San Francisco, as a departure time before the flight cannot be guaranteed.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.