Tour the infamous former maximum-security penitentiary on Alcatraz Island. Nicknamed The Rock, this small island in the San Francisco Bay is now a national park. After taking a ferry to the island, follow the audio guide, available in ten languages. You'll go through the inside of the old prison's facilities, which include a lighthouse, military fortifications, and cellblocks. Though long considered escape-proof, the prison suffered an irreparable blow to its reputation in 1962, when three inmates mysteriously disappeared using a makeshift raft. Explore the protected recreation area with a park ranger, who can enhance your visit with little-known information about the island's current inhabitants: the black-crested night herons and western gulls. Using our custom trip planner, San Francisco attractions like Alcatraz Island can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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The audio tour of Alcatraz is a must for anyone spending time un the SF area. The Ferry seems to be always crowded, but covid mask protocols are strictly enforced. Reservations made online well in..... more »
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Warning!. Don't sign up for Alcatraz Tour with City Info Experts Tours. This company appears to be a scam. Charged us a service fee 7 weeks ago and never came up with the extended tour tickets. No.... more »
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One of the best audio guides ever! You can bring your own headphones or use theres. This was one of my favorite sites in San Francisco. more »
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Alcatraz Island, San fransisco, USA
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Decent! I did not like the treatment by the cops there though, even if I did commit 42 war crimes. I still feel like the food service there was kinda awful, and would definitely not want to escape it again.
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i was held here back in 1902
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wasnt very cool. Prison is not epic
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