Alcatraz Tour Tickets

Alcatraz tour tickets to Alcatraz Prison in San Francio can be hard to get - learn how to visit Alcatraz Island here. I love to visit Alcatraz and I would hate for you to miss out on the experience.

My #1 recommendation: buy your tickets 10-14 days in advance. Really.

Alcatraz prison is the #1 San Francisco attraction and it sells out frequently between April to October. Don't miss out!

Me In Solitary Confinement At Alcatraz Prison

Important Tips To Know About Alcatraz Tickets

Don't buy tickets from someone who approaches you to buy Alcatraz tickets.
It's illegal to buy scalped tickets.
It's risky because they might not be genuine Alcatraz tour tickets and
you have to show proof you are the actual buyer of the ticket.
You will pay way too much.
Alcatraz Cruises is the official company authorized to use their commercial boats to transport passenger to and from Alcatraz Prison.
No other companies are allowed to let visitors off on Alcatraz Island.
There are tour companies who offer an Alcatraz ticket as part of their packaged tours.
Note: the portion of the Alcatraz tour must cost the same as if you bought it directly from Alcatraz Cruises themselves.
If the tour package includes an Alcatraz tour ticket and the rest of their package is something of value to you then you should do it.

Escaping From Alcatraz Island By Ferry

Additional Information If you haven't planned ahead and find yourself without a ticket to Alcatraz I suggest you use TourCorp to buy a ticket to Alcatraz. You will need to buy another tour through them but this will insure you don't miss out on Alcatraz. Their prices are fair and reasonable. Also, if you were going to do two different tours in San Francisco it will be convenient to buy them from the same company and save you time and possible money. I like that!

Some of the additional tours you can buy are: