How far in advance do Alcatraz tickets go on sale?

about 90 days in
For additional information on schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance (tickets are made available about 90 days in advance) please visit the Alcatraz City Cruises.

Can you buy Alcatraz tickets in person?

You can purchase Alcatraz tour tickets in person by visiting the Alcatraz Landing ticket office at Alcatraz Landing, The Embarcadero, San Francisco. The office is open seven days a week from 7.30 am to 5 pm Pacific Time.

What is best way to get Alcatraz tickets?

Alcatraz Island tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or at the Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing Ticketbooth. The easiest and quickest way to book is through this official and authorized concessioner website, by simply choosing the ticket quantity and clicking on the “BUY TICKETS” button above.

What is the best time of day to visit Alcatraz?

Early morning is best if you prefer to go when the island is less crowded. Midday is best if you prefer a warmer day and sunny skies. I took the photo below on the Agave Trail about 1pm in early December. It was a gorgeous sunny day with temperatures in the 60s.

Is the Alcatraz tour worth it?

The short answer: Yes, the tour of Alcatraz is worth it. We would even visit again. It was creepy, educational, historic, and eye-opening all in one. The ticket price of $38 is a little steep but considering you need a boat to get there and get a high quality audio tour, it’s worth it.

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How much does it cost to rent Alcatraz?

Reportedly available for US $600 for 20 people, or $5,500 for up to 350 people, guests will be treated to an experience they’ll never forget.

Is Alcatraz crowded?

First of all, you have to know that Alcatraz will never be super crowded since they limit the number of people on the boats. So crowds are always pretty manageable, even though some periods will attract more crowds than others. Tickets can sell out weeks in advance in high season, make sure you buy your tickets online.

Which is better day or night tour of Alcatraz?

The difference with the day tour is that you are able to see parts of the prison that are normally closed off. There will also be behind-the-scenes tours, cell door demos, and other bonus walking tours. All of these extras make the night tour more of an ‘Alcatraz Behind the Scenes tour’ than the day tour option.

Can you take pictures at Alcatraz?

If you find yourself amidst large crowds on Alcatraz, don’t fret. You can still capture amazing photographs using a few different approaches. Consider using angles against negative spaces to mask people. Try shooting at subjects using upward and side angles in tight frame fields.

Can you sleep in Alcatraz?

(Alcatraz opened as a national recreation area in 1973, a decade after it transferred its last inmate.) Fewer than 600 people can stay overnight each year. Only nonprofits are allowed the privilege, and spots are given out via lottery. Typically Alcatraz hosts young scout troops.