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Alcatraz Island

Historic and Protected Site, Island, and National Park

San Francisco

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Alcatraz Island

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On the list: #BabysFirstTime: SF Edition
Ranked #6 for historic and protected sites in San Francisco
The experts at Travel + Leisure and SF Weekly recommend this place
"Kudos to audio tour too, very nicely produced and easy to follow."(115 Tips)
"The night tours are hauntingly creepy and the absolute best"(28 Tips)
"Get tickets in advance, get there early, get the audio tour"(31 Tips)
"Very good audio guide."(13 Tips)

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Bob CarltonAugust 2, 2013
Alcatraz, it is more than just a prison...
Sami CMay 26, 2013
Check out the prison!
Galina BerezovskayaOctober 18, 2014
Take this tour!
Choak O'ConnellJune 30, 2011
The audio-tour rocks!
Kelpen HagenJune 5, 2010
Book your tickets 24 hours in advance (online) - or be disappointed
David StoyJune 20, 2016
Not worth the money boat ride over and back was awesome
Amber MillerMarch 3, 2013
It's more than a prison.
EtienneSeptember 30, 2013
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
Xymon MartinMarch 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Add me up on instagram: xymonsays
Marcos DumónOctober 16, 2013
Yayy amazinggg ;)
Manuel Arroz JesusJanuary 24, 2013
Fantastic!
Abdullah AlAbbadJanuary 18, 2013
Try the night tours
El JefeMay 22, 2013
I'm out on good behavior!
✈ Chris S 🇮🇹November 17, 2010
Definitely go for the audio tour
Tangerine ManningMay 21, 2011
5000 people visit a day!! Amazing history!
Deyvisson OliveiraSeptember 22, 2011
Ask for an habeas corpus.
Grace JensenJanuary 23, 2012
Soooooooo fun! Romantic even!
Melody SunDecember 15, 2012
It's sunshine ,i like it!
German TomasAugust 24, 2015
Imperdible
Rem KoningNovember 30, 2015
Prison yard.
Alex KobzikMarch 15, 2013
A bird just shat on my head. Wear a hat.
Caitlin JamesJanuary 8, 2014
$38/adult tickets
Roberto RyanJuly 29, 2011
The night tours are VERY cool!!!!
Chris RiveraJuly 19, 2013
DIG, RUN, SWIM = FREEDOM
Jose GMarch 2, 2013
Welcome to the Rock
Alex AguerosNovember 25, 2010
A must do if visiting San Francisco
Abby MSeptember 5, 2011
Volunteer Stan Cordes "Escapes" tour is great.
Mark KlapperAugust 14, 2010
The audio tour is great.
Luis BalcedaOctober 17, 2011
audio tour is siiiick
Chad StollerSeptember 11, 2011
Don't forget to turn off the lights.
Thalia KFebruary 1, 2010
The concessions on the ferry cost half as much as the ones on the dock!
DiegorjAugust 31, 2011
best tourist attraction
rosario iacovinoJanuary 2, 2011
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Lokman çiçekSeptember 20, 2012
perfect...
Sue WitmerDecember 23, 2010
A must see when in San Francisco
Nick CoccoMay 26, 2010
Cool looking place, didn't get to go on the island though.
Rommel BlezaApril 25, 2011
fully booked today!!!!!!come back tom..sigh!
Mackenzie PriceJuly 15, 2010
Thought it may of been boring but was mistaken. Was really fun. :)
DJ Latin Prince ✔ November 11, 2011
visit Al Capone's cell!
SooFooFebruary 28, 2012
Enjoy the water...or perhaps not...
Mark DeweyApril 8, 2010
Get the iPhone tour - it rocks! App store keyword ALCATRAZ.
Shooter SuzukiOctober 30, 2011
Must visit
Craig HarrisNovember 14, 2011
Eat first. Tour second.
Mark ClaassenSeptember 8, 2010
Take the English Audio Tour!
Alan DepMarch 23, 2010
I grew up in the Bay Area and have never been here :\
Derick WinnApril 30, 2014
No squish pennies...
Greg WohlenbergOctober 13, 2010
Gotta do the night tour, very cool!
Kelly KateFebruary 2, 2011
BEST PARTY EVER.
Chris CrowellMay 18, 2012
Learn your lesson
Glenda B 🙌July 10, 2009
Check out D Block. Sit in a solitary confinement cell, and then shut your eyes.

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