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Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

Historic and Protected Site, Island, and National Park
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  • Reserve123.com
    Reserve123.comAugust 20, 2012
    Also, allow a good 2 hours for the full audio tour plus any additional browsing.
  • Candid Cuisineheart icon on user image
    Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015
    The view is spectacular
  • Tori J.
    Tori JNovember 1, 2012
    Amazing! The audio tour was great!
  • Jared C.
    Jared CraneJuly 8, 2013
    Take the audio tour, it is very good.
  • Natalie C.heart icon on user image
    Natalie ChesterDecember 11, 2014
    Audio tour was fantastic!
  • Jens H.
    Jens HeimNovember 4, 2011
    Impressive. Buy tickets one day before going to the island so you don't have to wait...
  • Fahad A.heart icon on user image
    Fahad ANovember 4, 2015
    A must if ur in sf , take evening tour
  • Meshal
    MeshalSeptember 25, 2013
    If you disobey the rules of society, they send you to prison; if you disobey the rules of the prison, they send you to Alcatraz.
  • Mishell P.
    Mishell PaulinoJune 24, 2013
    The best time to go is April to May or Sept. to Oct. (warm and sunny).
  • Stephanie
    StephanieFebruary 16, 2011
    Make sure everyone you're with starts the audio tour at the same time - and doesn't pause!
  • Mohit S.heart icon on user image
    Mohit SethMay 31, 2013
    Do bring a coat over there even if it is summer and sunny.
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
    Try to find the shuffleboard area in the large outdoor courtyard.
  • Elise A.
    Elise ArmstrongJune 12, 2012
    Make sure to get in line for the boat early, the seats go quickly.
  • Doug A.heart icon on user image
    Doug AlesJuly 2, 2015
    Nice history tour
  • Gabriel M.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel MoraesJuly 20, 2013
    the audio tour is amazing!!!
  • Catriona H.
    Catriona HunterJanuary 17, 2013
    Try to get a morning ferry, that way you won't feel pressured by the last boat deadline.
  • Lolo S.
    Lolo S.April 24, 2011
    The audio tour of the cell house is excellent. Definitely take the time to listen.
  • Click P.
    Click PaidApril 30, 2013
    Great place to visit...wouldn't want to live there! http://clickpaid.com
  • Reserve123.com
    Reserve123.comSeptember 10, 2011
    Book your tickets in advance online to avoid long lines and sell-outs.
  • Sarene L.
    Make sure you buy your tickets in advance an DON'T skip the audio tour -- it's free.
  • Yukino K.
    Yukino KondoMarch 19, 2012
    The audio guide was very informative and entertaining.
  • Katie
    KatieAugust 21, 2012
    Dress warmly, the wind will chill you to the bone in any season.
  • Mark C.
    Mark ClaassenSeptember 8, 2010
    At the courtyard, go to other end where's a doorshaped hole in the wall. From there you'll get great view over the bridge.
  • Serhii L.heart icon on user image
    Serhii LutskoJanuary 14, 2017
    Historical landmark
  • Megan G.
    Megan GuerraMarch 15, 2010
    Buy tickets in advance! It sells out! Also go w/a group that wants to follow the tour & start audio @the same time!!!
  • Mei L.
    Mei LinOctober 1, 2012
    The night tours are hauntingly creepy and the absolute best
  • Mat S.
    Mat SmithJanuary 18, 2012
    If it's a weekday, you can usually buy tickets at the ferry port.
  • Mareka S.
    Mareka StakeMay 3, 2011
    The audio tour is simply the best way to experience this creepy cool place.
  • Elia S.
    Elia SheldonApril 2, 2012
    The audio tour is 45 minutes and totally worth it.
  • Beth C.
    Beth CharlesworthMay 15, 2012
    My favourite place to visit in San Fran. Mystery lurks at every corner.
  • Ugur Kagan D.heart icon on user image
    Ugur Kagan DinçsoyJune 13, 2015
    History of old prison films..
  • Drew S.
    Drew SharpeApril 26, 2010
    Make sure you purchase tickets in advance. There are some great views of the bay, SF and the bridges from here
  • Isadore C.
    Isadore CalderonJanuary 27, 2013
    Visit a prison museum. Walk the hallways of America's most infamous prison.
  • L W.heart icon on user image
    L WilsonFebruary 22, 2020
    Interesting audio tour.
  • Merel B.heart icon on user image
    Merel BackersFebruary 23, 2015
    Impressive audio tour!
  • Nic N.heart icon on user image
    Nic NeinkenNovember 19, 2014
    Ai Wei Wei was totally worth the trip to the Rock!
  • Alexey P.
    Alexey PatosinJune 9, 2013
    One of the most depressive place I ever been. It is really more depressive than my high school during exams
  • Scoutmob
    ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
    Hm, that's not so fierce – Alcatraz means pelican in Spanish. The rocky island was a military fort before it became a prison.
  • Puu K.
    Puu KampolratanaFebruary 21, 2015
    Fresh air was enough for the trip
  • Alex P.
    Alex PrthMarch 12, 2014
    Get your audio guide asap
  • Melay M.heart icon on user image
    Melay MNovember 29, 2015
    The history and The view
  • Angie
    AngieApril 30, 2014
    Try Seatcatraz!
  • Austin B.
    Austin BaumannNovember 10, 2014
    Alcatrazzzz #prison #life #sanfrancisco #fall
  • National Wildlife Federation
    Did you know... at Alcatraz Island you can witness the breeding behavior of seven species of seabirds... now that's birdwatching! Read more
  • Trevor N.
    Trevor NashleanasMay 21, 2012
    The audio tour is well worth it!
  • Manu A.
    Manu AlfaroAugust 21, 2014
    Visiting "The Rock"
  • Graham C.
    Graham CastellanoJuly 15, 2013
    Reserve your trip in advance.
  • Ken F.
    Ken FineNovember 1, 2010
    Don't miss the Agave Trail -- it's easy to pass over. Beautiful and interesting.
  • Richard B.
    Richard BurgerNovember 15, 2011
    Head-set tour too hard to stay with. Just enjoy the history
  • Kevin v.heart icon on user image
    Kevin van PeltJuly 25, 2016
    Do the walking audio tour!
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