San Francisco · United States
Famous sight · not on UNESCO's listAlcatraz tickets: US$47.95
Main adult ticket: Day tour (ferry and cellhouse audio tour). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Last updated
- Day tour (ferry and cellhouse audio tour)Child 5 to 11; youth 12 to 17 $47.95Child US$29.15US$47.95
- Day tour, senior (62+)US$45.15
- Night tourChild 5 to 11; youth 12 to 17 $58.35; senior $55.25Child US$34.85US$59.65
- Behind the Scenes tour (includes the night tour)12 and over only: youth $100.35, senior $97.25. Allow 4 to 5 hoursUS$104.65
Main ticket US$47.95 (about £36 · €43, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 5. There's no park entrance fee: the ticket pays for the ferry, the audio tour and the federal fee. Ranger tours on the island are free.
Booking
The only way to the island is Alcatraz City Cruises' ferry, so buy from them (up to 90 days ahead); the park service strongly advises booking ahead. America the Beautiful passes and fee-free days don't cover the ferry.
Buy from the official seller: National Park Service: Alcatraz Island fees and passes
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Cultural Natural Mixed Other famous sights Prices checked In Danger
Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Site positions from UNESCO's open data. "In Danger": on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Yosemite National Park, 249 km (154 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Alcatraz?
The main adult ticket (Day tour (ferry and cellhouse audio tour)) costs US$47.95, about £36 · €43. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Alcatraz for free?
Children under 5. There's no park entrance fee: the ticket pays for the ferry, the audio tour and the federal fee. Ranger tours on the island are free.
Do you need to book Alcatraz tickets in advance?
The only way to the island is Alcatraz City Cruises' ferry, so buy from them (up to 90 days ahead); the park service strongly advises booking ahead. America the Beautiful passes and fee-free days don't cover the ferry.