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Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $130 / person
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 249 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Tour Store LLC
- Meeting point
- We will email our guests 2-3 days prior on how to check in for this event.
Description
Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions. Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the most popular attractions in one day. Relax as we pass along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay with open-air viewpoints and observe local marine life such as sea lions and more. Audio narration is provided. Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz time slot by us somewhere between 8:45am and 4pm. We will assign your time slots and guests do not pick their slot.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12–60)
- $130
- Senior (ages 61+)
- $126
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $126
In demand: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Alcatraz Island
Package includes: • Round trip ferry to Alcatraz Island Access • Self guided audio tour on you personal cell phone
Golden Gate Bridge
Allow 1-1.5 hours for this additional boat experience. This boat will pass along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, sailing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay in an open-air museum setting and observe local marine life such as sea lions, pelicans, whales and more.
Fisherman’s Wharf
he cruise passes San Francisco's bustling waterfront district, where travelers can spot sea lions lounging on the docks and see the famous Pier 39 attractions from the bay.
Financial District
Travelers enjoy spectacular panoramic views of San Francisco's iconic downtown skyline, including the Transamerica Pyramid and modern skyscrapers rising dramatically from the bay.
What's included
Included
Cell house audio tour and Golden Gate Bridge Narration audio tour
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
Same day additional Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise (a different boat from Alcatraz boat)
We will assign your Alcatraz time slot! Guests do not choose times for any portion of this event
Not included
Transportation from hotels to any activity/pier/attraction
Guests must walk from Pier 33 to Fisherman's Wharf for Golden Gate boat portion
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
249 reviews
How it compares in San Francisco
- Starting price $130 is 59% above the typical $82 for tours of similar length in San Francisco
Excurgo comparison of 961 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Golden Gate Bridge Boat is same day. The Alcatraz boat does not go to Golden Gate Bridge. Guests who do not meet for this portion will forfeit this activity with no future credit.
- Guests do not have at attend Golden Gate Boat if they only want to experience Alcatraz boat.
- No refunds for missed Alcatraz tours (this includes plane relate delays, weather delays, or postponed trips)
- Departure time sent by additional Viator email 1-2 days in advance.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise take?
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise cost?
Prices start at $130 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $126, adults from $130.
Does Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise sell out?
It can: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will email our guests 2-3 days prior on how to check in for this event. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(249)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great experience for the family
This was a great experience! The booking was a little difficult for the second part of the tour. I also think it’s a little over priced. Maybe $75-$100 per person is more reasonable.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us.
R
Great tour
Seeing Alcatraz was my husband’s wish. It did not disappoint.
Operator response
We loved having you!
J
Family of 7
The boot trip to the location was great. Not too fast but also didn’t take long. Enough space to move around. The tour itself was fun and you were at your own pace which is great when you go with a big family.
Operator response
We loved having you join us! We appreciate you!
J
Overpriced on Viator....
Overpriced on Viator. Just do it on your own for less. Viator adds no value. They include an optional bridge tour but this is not convenient or linked to the tour. Disappointed as I usually value Viator
Operator response
supply and demand is the reason. Plan ahead three months and save!
C
Alcatraz good / Cruise Terrible
Alcatraz was great. The bay cruise requires its customers to PRINTOUT the QR code. That seems acceptable to me. Very difficult to get access to a printer while traveling so we didn’t even get to go on the cruise.
Operator response
You could have told the box office and they would have printed it for you. They require paper tickets as that is the payment from Viator. Hate their policies and not us.
E
Not satisfi
I made a reservation to go in a tour on 07-19-2026 that offered me a stay in Alcatraz Island for 2 hours and a tour under the Golden Gate Bridge after that and it support to start at 2:15 pm, but when I arrived to pier 33 to get my tickets they told me that my tour was at 12:00 am, another mistake from your side is that the ticket was in a different name not in mine and also my Boucher was Schedule for 2:15 pm so everything was a terrible mistake in every way so I am asking for a full refund. Thanks for your attention to this matter. Yours Enrique Rodriguez 07-20-2026
Operator response
Obviously the time is not 12am. We sent you 2:15pm tickets and messaged you saying it was 2:15pm. We also texted you saying the time was 2:15pm.
N
I bought the tickets for...
I bought the tickets for friends and just because it was purchased underneath my name they could not get in. They had the paper tickets and the scanning code on their Apple wallet.
Operator response
We sent your tickets to your email and you did not open it. It says you didnt open it. We also texted you the day before asking you to check for tickets and guess who didnt?
L
Boating the Bay
Be prepared to learn about the bridge and the Rock. The walk between the two cruises is easy. Give yourselves 30 minutes to make it.
L
Worth the money!
We enjoyed both experiences. Just know that you have to go in person to the ticket booth at Pier 39 to select your time for the Golden Gate boat tour. It’s a short walk to the Alcatraz ferry pier, so we walked over after the Alcatraz tour and selected a time that enabled us to eat lunch along the pier before getting on the boat.
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