Explore the historic island of Alcatraz on a self-guided audio tour with the SmartGuide App. Walk through prison cells, old military posts, and scenic spots at your own pace using GPS. Works offline.
Alcatraz Unlocked: A Self-guided Audio Tour in San Francisco
- Alcatraz Dock & Model Display
- Building 64 & Officer Quarters
- Sally Port and Defensive Tunnels
- Alcatraz Dock & Model Display
- Building 64 & Officer Quarters
- Sally Port and Defensive Tunnels
Step onto one of the most infamous islands in American history and uncover the layered stories hidden behind its crumbling walls and rusted bars. This self-guided tour takes you through Alcatraz's most compelling sites—from military outposts and prison cells to protest graffiti and windswept gardens—revealing how a small rocky island became a symbol of both control and resistance. With the app's GPS and map, you can freely navigate, pause, or replay sections to immerse yourself in the real history behind the myths, set against panoramic views of San Francisco Bay. This is a digital audio guide available on the SmartGuide app. GPS-based audio plays automatically, even offline. Install SmartGuide on Android or iOS.
- Unlocked SmartGuide Premium until end of 2025
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Free mobile application
- Unlocked SmartGuide Premium until end of 2025
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Free mobile application
- Ticket to Alcatraz is not included
- Transportation is not provided
- Smartphone and/or headphones is not provided
- Food & drink is not provided
- Ticket to Alcatraz is not included
- Transportation is not provided
- Smartphone and/or headphones is not provided
- Food & drink is not provided
Start Location: Alcatraz Island, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
Audio : English
- This product DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ENTRANCE TICKET
- This is a SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR
- Check the opening hours of the sites for the day of your visit
- Starting point: Ferry Ride and Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, The Embarcadero at Montgomery Street, San Francisco, USA
- End point: Parade Grounds, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 201 Fort Mason, San Francisco, USA
- Total tour duration: 2 - 3 hours
No cancellation
Standard
Standard | RETAIL PRICE |
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Adult (18 - 80 years) | €12.00 |
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This product activates the premium self-guided tour content on the SmartGuide app. Save the tour content offline before your visit so you can use it without data on-site.
Tickets will be held at the box office
- Duration: 120 minutes - 160 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Walking & Bike Tours



