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Alcatraz Island
Historic and Protected Site, Island, and National Park
San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Travel + Leisure and SF Weekly
"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)
"The audio tour of the cell house is excellent."(21 Tips)
"Very good audio guide."(13 Tips)
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Kelly Walker EverittApril 26, 2013Take the last boat out for the night tour. Great view of the city at night and there were a few different tours.
Dan Mondragón SomeraFebruary 5, 2016Tickets are mostly sold online. You could get them at the dock, but you should get there super early if you want to.
Yaqoob AlobaidliSeptember 15, 2014Its must must must , really enjoyed the experience , such an amazing tour
Sarah W.September 14, 2011Book tix in advance. Steep hills to walk up so beware. With the visit - the audio tour is very well done
Manrique Josué Rivera FernándezAugust 13, 2015This place is unforgettable! You should go and see it by yourself!
- Jeshu JayantheOctober 21, 2012Awesome! You should take the cruise to visit the place..! Ticket price are little high :(
E VealJanuary 31, 2012Wear comfortable shoes. You have to walk all the way to the top of the island. Its a steep hill!
Aimee WongMarch 29, 2012Bring a coat and definitely take the time for the free audio tour. Excellent!
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.
WeatherZombie.comMay 20, 2011While it used to be a jail, and now a tourist spot, you will want to transform Alcatraz into your home once the zombie apocalypse hits. (zombies can't swim!)
Erik HomFebruary 13, 2012Famous movies such as the Rock, Escape from Alcatraz, Book of Eli and Birdman of Alcatraz are filmed and featured here
Allen ArcadeAugust 16, 2011Great tour. Attention to inmate life in the audio tour makes the drab structure exciting.
Kevin FisherAugust 10, 2013If your having trouble getting tickets try picking your dates on the official page and keep hitting refresh.
Reserve123.comAugust 20, 2012Also, allow a good 2 hours for the full audio tour plus any additional browsing.
Madame No NameApril 24, 2013Buy your tickets early. You can do this online. The tickets sold out days before
Brian BonomoApril 15, 2011Definitely do the night tour ... better feel and the hospital that is normally closed during the day is open to the public.
Jasmine PangFebruary 11, 2015A good walk into the history! Attend the talks by the rangers - they are totally entertaining!
Fulltime FamiliesSeptember 14, 2011For a great day that doesn't cost you a mint... Resv 1:45 boatPack lunchPark @ 27 - 29 pier lot at 12pmHead across the street to Levi Park with your picnicEat and enjoy Head to the boat
DJ Latin Prince ✔ November 12, 2011Favorite landmark in San Francisco. A must visit while you are here!
KaraMarch 5, 2011There's little connectivity on the island, so turn off you iPhone or else your battery life will be depleted by the time you return to SF.
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Alcatraz Island
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay)
San Francisco, CA 94123
United States
San Francisco, CA 94123
United States
Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes.
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