Alcatraz Day Tour

Discover The Alcatraz Island Cellhouse

Now is your chance to explore Alcatraz Island and visit the world-renowned Cellhouse without the usual crowds! Step back in time during the Alcatraz Island Day Tour and experience the legendary Island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in US history.

Includes

Duration a few hours
Round-trip ferry service to Alcatraz Island admission to the Alcatraz Cellhouse
Explore the windswept island and learn about its layered history through outdoor interpretive signs, a Discovery Guide island map, and exhibits.
Access to outdoor historic spaces such as Eagle Plaza, the Recreation Yard, the Sallyport, and the Rose Garden
Access to the New Industries Building, which includes a fascinating exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes
View political messaging left by Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Occupation
The award-winning “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" (Cellhouse Audio Tour)
Admission to a new permanent exhibit “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States."
Scenic vistas and iconic, close-up views of the exteriors of the Cellhouse, Building 64, Warden's House, Water Tower, Officer's Club and Model Industries Building
Participate in Guided Interpretive Programs scheduled throughout the day

Additional Information

The weather on Alcatraz is unpredictable and subject to change unexpectedly, so be sure to dress in layers…bring along a light jacket or sweater, no matter how nice the day begins! Follow this link for more information.