San Quentin Tour: Explore California's Oldest Prison

Explore San Quentin’s secrets on a narrated cruise. Discover chilling tales of infamous inmates and witness California’s oldest prison up close.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ferry Plaza - Embark on a ferry journey northward for a narrated experience, where you will see the formidable walls of San Quentin State Prison, the oldest and most infamous operational facility in California. A knowledgeable live guide will offer captivating insights into contemporary prison life and the history of death row as you sail past this high-security stronghold.
What's Included
  • Ferry Ride
  • Live Tour Guide (English & French)
  • San Quentin (Pass by ONLY)
What's Not Included
  • Disembarking in the Prison
  • Food & Drinks
Additional Information

Explore beyond traditional history and experience the captivating reality of contemporary justice. While many observe Alcatraz from a distance, The San Quentin Passage invites you to journey further north into the San Pablo Bay for a unique, live-narrated experience at California’s oldest and most infamous operational prison.
As you sail past the…

Location
Ferry Building
Please keep an eye out for our guide with a sign of the tours name at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).