Alcatraz City Sites Helicopter Adventure
Soar over the legendary Alcatraz and Angel Island with our introductory helicopter tour! This 20-minute flight is perfect for travelers with busy schedules, or families and friends experiencing helicopter tours for the first time.
Duration: Flight time: 20 minutes
The Experience:
Take flight from our seabase helipad and enjoy stories of the famous Bay Islands. Your pilot will navigate orbital views as you island-hop over historic Alcatraz and Angel Island. Learn about the Escape from Alcatraz and see the buildings on this rocky outcropping from above. The tour includes a flight past offshore San Francisco before landing smoothly at Commodore Heliport in Marin, providing a unique way to see these iconic landmarks.
Tour Options:
- Private Tours
- Group Tours
- Transport shuttles from San Francisco (see FAQ for passenger minimum and weight per seat details)
The Landmarks – What you will see!
- Alcatraz Island
- Angel Island
- San Francisco Skyline
- Richardson Bay
- Sausalito
Additional Information:
- Our helicopter tours require a minimum of two passengers.
- Group tours pair passengers with other group tour reservations.
- Aero Adventures Helicopters are operated by Helico Sonoma, a veteran-owned business with a pristine safety record.
- Bookings fill quickly for group tours; we recommend booking 1-2 weeks in advance. Check our reservation calendar for any last-minute availability.
- IMPORTANT: Shuttle service can only be scheduled if booking 24 hours in advance. Shuttle service is not guaranteed for same-day or next-day bookings.
Come fly with us and enjoy an unforgettable aerial adventure!













