Basic Information

Pier 33, the start of your adventure to Alcatraz

NPS Photo

 

Welcome to Alcatraz Island!

Plan on spending a couple of hours on the island. Ferry tickets are required to visit Alcatraz. Purchase your tickets online at Alcatraz City Cruises or call [phone].

An audio tour of the Alcatraz cellhouse comes with the purchase of the ferry ticket. The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin, as well as Braille in English.

Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

 

Physical Address

Directions

Weather

Weather Details

Fees & Passes

Visitor Centers

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Operating Seasons & hours

Ferry schedules change with the season.

Purchase Ferry Tickets

Alcatraz City Cruises sells tickets to the island

FAQs

Frequently asked questions and answers

Access Your Park

Alcatraz Visitor Accessibility

Find out about accessible features on Alcatraz Island.

Exhibits

Learn what else you can do on Alcatraz during your visit.

Be a Junior Ranger

Adventurers of all ages, come explore Alcatraz!