Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz is a world unto itself. Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz. The island offers a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison. Visitors can explore the remnants of the prison, and learn about the Native American occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse. These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare, are being preserved by the National Park Service. The views from Alcatraz are incredible.

Alcatraz Tours

Alcatraz Tour& San Francisco City Tour
Take a sightseeing excursion through San Francisco and enjoy a tour of Alcatraz Island. This is the most popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, and the trip combines a 3-hour San Francisco city tour with a tour of "The Rock".

Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods & Sausalito
Enjoy a day of sightseeing in San Francisco. See the giant redwood trees in Muir Woods, visit the picturesque bayside community of Sausalito, and tour the infamous Alcatraz Island, San Francisco's most popular tourist attraction.

Alcatraz Tour & San Francisco City Tour from San Francisco Airport Area
See San Francisco and Alcatraz, the most popular tourist attraction in the city. This tour combines a 3-hour San Francisco City tour with a tour of Alcatraz (2 to 2 1/2 hours). Hotel transportation is included from the San Francisco Airport area. information.

Alcatraz Tour & Muir Woods - Sausalito Tour from San Francisco Airport Area
See the giant redwood trees in Muir Woods, the picturesque bayside community of Sausalito, and Alcatraz -- the most popular tourist attraction in San Francisco.


The tour of Alcatraz departs daily from Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Alcatraz was used as a federal maximum security prison from 1934 until 1963, when it was closed due to high costs and security issues. Allowing tourists to visit Alcatraz has proven far more popular and much more profitable.