Where is the best place to buy Alcatraz tickets?

Alcatraz Cruises
The best way to get the Alcatraz tickets is to purchase them directly from Alcatraz Cruises (alcatrazcruises.com), the “official” seller of the tickets and the company that runs the only ferries out to Alcatraz.

How much is the ferry ride to Alcatraz?

San Francisco Alcatraz Ticket Prices

Alcatraz Ticket Prices Rev. March 17, 2021 Daytime & Early Bird Behind the Scenes
Adults (Ages 18-61) $41.00 NA
Junior (12-17) $41.00 NA
Child (5-11) $25.00 Not Permitted
Infants and Toddlers (0-4) Free Not Permitted

How much does it cost to go see Alcatraz?

Ticket Prices: Adult (18-61) – $39.90. Junior (12-17) – $39.90 (must be supervised by an adult) Senior (62+) – $37.65. Child (5-11) – $24.40 (must be supervised by an adult)

Is Alcatraz Open 2021?

Visitors arrive on Alcatraz Island on March 15, 2021. The island and the prison house has reopened to visitors. Visitors disembark from a ferry on Alcatraz Island. The island and the prison house reopened to visitors March 15, 2021.

Is it better to visit Alcatraz in the morning or afternoon?

Is it better to visit Alcatraz in the morning or afternoon? I highly recommend getting the earliest ticket in the day that is available. The Early Bird tickets are best since you are the first group on the island.

Can you spend the night at Alcatraz?

(Alcatraz opened as a national recreation area in 1973, a decade after it transferred its last inmate.) Fewer than 600 people can stay overnight each year. Only nonprofits are allowed the privilege, and spots are given out via lottery. Typically Alcatraz hosts young scout troops.

Is Alcatraz open fully?

Alcatraz is open every day except Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s day. Alcatraz frequently sells out in advance, as much as a month or more in summer and near holidays. For schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance please visit the Alcatraz City Cruises website.

Where can I buy tickets for the Alcatraz Tour?

You could purchase your tickets through Alcatraz Cruises or with any of a number of sightseeing tour companies in San Francisco that offer Alcatraz Island as part of a combination ticket. The National Park Service provides a Cellhouse Audio Tour that is included in the cost of your ferry ticket.

How long is the early bird tour of Alcatraz?

Early Bird Tour (Daily, 8:45 am) Beat the crowd, be the first one on the island during the less busy, Early Bird Tour. Includes ferry ride to and from Alcatraz (20 minutes each way), a self-guided audio tour of the prison lasting 45 minutes, and time for self-exploration of the grounds. Most guests typically spend about 2 hours on the island.

Is there a company that can take you to Alcatraz?

While several entities are authorized to offer Alcatraz tickets for sale, there is only one company authorized to visit Alcatraz Island, Alcatraz Cruises. Though several boat tour companies offer guided commentary on the island as they cruise past it, none are allowed to dock there.

How long does it take to get to Alcatraz from the ferry?

Beat the crowd, be the first one on the island during the less busy, Early Bird Tour. Includes a ferry ride to and from Alcatraz (20 minutes each way), a self-guided audio tour of the prison lasting 45 minutes, and time for self-exploration of the grounds. Most guests typically spend about 2 hours on the island.