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Where to buy Alcatraz Last Minute Tickets when Sold Out

Alcatraz Island Tickets Sold Out! How to Get Alcatraz Prison Last-Minute Tickets

Option 1: Book Alcatraz tickets online.

Alcatraz Island is owned and managed by the National Park Service. All reservations must be made online in advance as Alcatraz tickets sell out days and weeks in advance. Don’t give up if you have not planned your trip to San Francisco! You still can book your  Alcatraz prison and  ferry tickets  online at   https://www.nps.gov/alca/planyourvisit/index.htm    or over the phone by calling Alcatraz Island and ferry reservations center at +1.415.981.ROCK. They are open 7 days a week, from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

How do I buy last-minute  Alcatraz tickets? For same day Alcatraz Island tickets, go straight to Alcatraz reservation center  located at Pier 33 in San Francisco, CA. Alcatraz Landing is  basically the only  ferry terminal for Alcatraz Island tours. At Pier 33, there is a  ticket booth where you can buy Alcatraz  last-minutes tickets. If no Alcatraz tickets are available, be patient and keep  following up with the cashier as they may get last-minute Alcatraz tickets cancellation​​ and release  these valuable prison tickets for sale  at Pier 33.

 Option 2: Why should you consider booking Alcatraz Island tickets with a local combo tour?

Alcatraz  Island and the National Park Service  prohibit tour companies from selling Alcatraz tickets  separately. Save your time and money and buy one of Alcatraz combo tours  with Alcatraz prison tickets included. A combo tour is  highly recommended and allows you  to make the most out of your stay in the city by the bay and see it all  in one day​​trip.

Peace of mind: Watch out for websites , brokers, or companies that promote Alcatraz  tickets  from out of California or overseas! Go local  and you will not be disappointed.

Here are the top local ,reliable and licensed tour companies you can trust:

Alcatraz Tours, Inc. This local, certified, and licensed business is  the only local tour operator that specializes   100% in Alcatraz Island combo tours since 2004. Alcatraz Tours, Inc. enjoys special  privileges and has insider access to Alcatraz Island and prison tickets reservations center. They offer unique Alcatraz combo  custom private tours in ten languages with real expert local tour guides.

Here are Alcatraz Tours, Inc. Top 10 Alcatraz Combo Tours:

  1.    Alcatraz tickets and SF city private combo tour: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/san-francisco/city-tour
  2.     Alcatraz jail tickets combined with Napa Valley wine country: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/visit-napa-valley
  3.     Alcatraz ferry and  prison tickets combined with Silicon Valley: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/visit-silicon-valley
  4.     Horseback rides on the beach combined with Alcatraz tour: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/horseback-ride-on-the-beach
  5.     Alcatraz Island combined with a trip to the Jelly Belly candy Factory: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/attractions-bay-area
  6.     University of California (UC Berkeley) and Alcatraz Island combo tour:  https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/walking-tours-campus
  7.     Alcatraz Island combined with  a hot-air balloon: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/air-tours/balloon-ride-napa
  8.     SF & Alcatraz night tour with prison and ferry tickets included: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/alcatraz-night-tour
  9.     Alcatraz , Sausalito , the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods: https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/prison-tickets-muirwoods
  10.     Alcatraz 2-day adventure + Redwoods+ Safari + City Tour : https://www.alcatraztoursf.com/attractions-outdoor-activities

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