About this site
Former federal penitentiary and military site on an island in San Francisco Bay, now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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Historic Places
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco · California · United States
USANo ticket recorded37.8267° N · 122.4230° WHistoric Site
Visit today
- Time to allow
- Plan a couple of hours on the island; behind-the-scenes/night combination can take 4–5 hours.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- NPS entrance fee is $0, but ferry ticket is required; Alcatraz City Cruises is the only NPS-authorized ferry provider.
- Price
- NPS-listed day tour: adult/youth 12+ $47.95; senior $45.15; child 5–11 $29.15; under 5 free. Night and behind-the-scenes options cost more.
Getting there
- Accessibility
- Accessible ferry service, assistive listening, tactile models, large-print/Braille materials and S.E.A.T. electric shuttle transport are available for visitors with mobility needs.
Know before you go
- House rules
- Island access is by ferry. Visitors with mobility or health limitations can use the S.E.A.T. shuttle between the dock and Cellhouse.
On site
- Tours & languages
- Cellhouse audio tour included with ferry ticket and offered in multiple languages plus English Braille.
Contact
- Phone
- 415-561-4900
Record status
- Selection
- canonical anchor selected
Official channels
Map & location
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA 94133
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