Explore Alcatraz Island
Journey to Alcatraz Island to visit the world-renowned Cellhouse on a self-guided audio tour
Area
California
Type
Community & Culture
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Make your own way to Pier 33 for the 15-minute ferry to the island. Once on the island, you can stay as long as you like, but please allow 3 hours to enjoy the Cellhouse Audio Tour, view the exhibit, and explore the Island. You will be able to explore the windswept island and learn about its layered history through outdoor interpretive signs, a Discovery Guide island map, and exhibits. Rangers will be stationed around the island to assist visitors and answer questions. Once you've had a chance to explore, take a ferry back to San Francisco.
Note: The weather on Alcatraz is unpredictable so dress in layers and wear closed toe shoes.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationThe Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
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View AccommodationEl Encanto
A historic Mediterranean-style Santa Barbara retreat with romantic bungalows, spa, coastal dining, and easy access to beaches, wine country, and the Channel Islands.
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View AccommodationStanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch is a 21st century luxury resort, winery and residential community set in over 700 acres of rolling green vineyards.
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View AccommodationCavallo Point Lodge
An award-winning escape, Cavallo Point Lodge is a luxury San Francisco hotel located at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge in one of America’s most popular National Parks.
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View AccommodationSun Rose West Hollywood
Sophisticated and playful in equal measure, this hotel is the epitome of laid-back California cool with a prime location on West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Boulevard.
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View AccommodationThe Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
Situated atop a 150-foot bluff overlooking a superb surf beach, the elegant Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel offers a peaceful sanctuary with impeccable service and superb facilities only a 10-minute drive from exclusive Laguna Beach.
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View AccommodationVentana Big Sur, An Alila Resort
Rewarding guests with spectacular views of the Pacific Big Sur coastline, Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort, is an adults only retreat, brimming with pampering amenities and perfectly placed to explore this remarkable stretch of the California coast.
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View AccommodationArgonaut Hotel
An award-winning boutique hotel in a prime location on Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, the Argonaut Hotel offers spacious and stylish accommodation in an historic building with a sophisticated maritime and beach-house ambience.
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View AccommodationThe Redwoods in Yosemite
Nestled among the giant redwood trees, stay in your own log cabin in Yosemite's Wawona area. Peaceful, private and authentic, the self-catered homes are located on private property within the National Park.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperiencePrivate Old Town San Diego Food and Wine Tour
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View ExperiencePrivate Sailing Charter: Sausalito to San Francisco
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View ExperienceBeachside Horseback Ride and Scenic Picnic Lunch
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Yosemite Wade Fly-Fishing Excursion
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