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ALCATRAZ TOURS, Telegraph Hill
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ALCATRAZ TOURS

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  • 4.72.3k reviews
  • $$$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

ALCATRAZ TOURS offers an evocative, historic sightseeing experience centered on the island’s notorious prison, with a mix of narrated ferry rides and on-island walking tours. Expect dramatic waterfront views, immersive audio guides, and knowledgeable staff — ideal for history lovers and photographers seeking a memorable San Francisco landmark visit.

Quick answers

ALCATRAZ TOURS in short

When is ALCATRAZ TOURS open?

Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM; Thu 12:30–4 PM; Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit ALCATRAZ TOURS?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is ALCATRAZ TOURS indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

How much does ALCATRAZ TOURS cost?

Google lists its prices as $$$.

Where is ALCATRAZ TOURS?

Pier 33,San Francisco, CA 94111.

Right now · 9:45 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, 10 am.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
9 AM–5 PM
tuesday
9 AM–5 PM
wednesday
9 AM–5 PM
thursday
12:30–4 PM
friday
9 AM–5 PM
saturday
9 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 ALCATRAZ TOURS
  2. 2 Pier 33 · 2 min
  3. 3 Pioneer Park · 6 min
  4. 4 Filbert Steps · 8 min
  5. 5 San Francisco Whale Tours · 9 min
Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94111(opens the map)DirectionsTo Telegraph HillCall+14154294947Websitealcatraztoursf.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Price $$$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 2.3k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Waterfront

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Groups
  • Solo friendly

Around Telegraph Hill

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 11 am. Sunglasses all day. Light layer from 11 am.

Your full outfit
  • JacketUntil 11 am
  • Light layerFrom 11 am
  • SunglassesThe whole time