Alcatraz Island in San Francisco

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Alcatraz Island in San Francisco | Journest 2026

Alcatraz Island

Former maximum-security federal penitentiary on rocky island in San Francisco Bay. Famous inmates included Al Capone. Closed 1963, now museum with audio tour.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 5, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum6.3 days

Recommended8.8 days

Entrance Fee

Adult

42 USD

Child

26 USD

Student

42 USD

freeFor.under_4Free

Day tour: $42. Night tour: $52. Behind the Scenes: $97. Children 5-11: $26-32. Under 4 free

Best Time to Visit

First morning ferry for smaller crowds. Night tours (summer/fall) — special atmosphere with fewer people. Book well ahead!

How to Get There

Only via Alcatraz Cruises ferry from Pier 33. Book tickets 2-4 weeks ahead! Ferry every 30 minutes, 15-minute ride.

What to Expect

Famous audio tour narrated by former guards and inmates. Cells, solitary confinement, dining hall, gardens. Views of city and Golden Gate. Bring water and snacks.

Best Photo Spot

City view from prison yard. Long cell corridors for perspective shots. Dock area with San Francisco skyline.

Working Hours

Monday09:00 — 18:30

Tuesday09:00 — 18:30

Wednesday09:00 — 18:30

Thursday09:00 — 21:00

Friday09:00 — 21:00

Saturday09:00 — 21:00

Sunday09:00 — 18:30

Note

Ferries 9 AM-3:30 PM day, night tours 6 PM. Book 2-4 weeks ahead! Closed Dec 25, Jan 1

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Minimum 2-3 weeks, in peak season (summer) — a month or more. Tickets appear on alcatrazcruises.com 90 days ahead.

Rarely — only if someone cancels. Check website early morning. Don't count on it.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Alcatraz Island

Book tickets immediately after finalizing trip dates — they sell out first!

No food on island and little wind shelter. Dress warm, bring water.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

25°

48%17 м/с

Today

30°14°

Tomorrow

29°11°

Fri

28°15°

Sat

19°13°

Sun

23°12°

Mon

23°12°

Tue

20°13°

14°

8°Jan

15°

9°Feb

16°

9°Mar

17°

10°Apr

18°

11°May

19°

12°Jun

19°

12°Jul

20°

13°Aug

21°

13°Sep

20°

12°Oct

17°

10°Nov

14°

8°Dec

Water temperature

12°

11°

12°

13°

14°

13°

12°

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Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

Working Hours

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