
Learn the stories behind Alcatraz and explore San Francisco with a City Guide
Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island and visit its historic Cellhouse. Learn about the island's history as a fort, a military prison, and an infamous federal penitentiary. Travel to and from the island aboard the official ferry service, operated in partnership with the National Park Service. Your ticket also includes a downloadable San Francisco City Guide with discounts for selected attractions. Alcatraz City Cruises is the only authorized official provider with exclusive ferry services to Alcatraz Island.