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Alcatraz Island

Historic and Protected Site, Island, and National Park

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Alcatraz Island

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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)
"The audio tour of the cell house is excellent."(21 Tips)
"Very good audio guide."(13 Tips)

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KristynDecember 13, 2011
Hang out in D- block isolation cell 14... When the crowds have moved to the next audio tour. It's creepy!
BUM SQUAD DJZ WORLDWIDENovember 14, 2011
One of our favorite locations when visiting San Francisco.. A must do on your list!
Island BruinApril 23, 2017
Give yourself at least two hours and prepare to walk.
TroyOctober 26, 2015
With the wait to see this historical island.
AlexbyalexJune 4, 2014
Don't forget the audio guide!
Tom VBMay 27, 2018
A little place of history worth a visit.
Naily GJune 8, 2015
A must do if visiting San Francisco, check out the birds
DoraJune 30, 2010
The “real” jails sounds on the audio tour can be scary to kids under ten. Listen in yourself and then relate the stories and factoids to the kids. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
KarenAugust 30, 2010
Really a very cool audio tour. The place is eerie! I've heard night tours are even creepier, but tix are more difficult to get.
Joshua ChaneyMarch 16, 2015
Don't forget to go by Cell 14D in D-block.
Kevin GreenJanuary 9, 2013
A ferry comes every 45 minutes, so take advantage of being able to explore on your own!
GREE GamesAugust 15, 2011
Although we love Island Tycoon, I wouldn't want to build it up on this Island!!! But some of you might!
Paul RogersAugust 11, 2014
Night your is really good for atmosphere
Lolo S.April 24, 2011
The audio tour of the cell house is excellent. Definitely take the time to listen.
Kelly ChildressFebruary 22, 2013
Best tourist part of SF. Plan for a 3/4 hour visit
GoncaSeptember 30, 2014
Must see Ai Wei Wei art exhibit about freedom with the backdrop of Alcatraz Island Prison!
Tim LMarch 2, 2014
Definitely do the audio tour! Amazing
Dilara SultanOctober 27, 2011
oh you MUST do the night tour. but be sure to reserve your tix early, they are hard to come by. Read more
Samantha CrumJune 2, 2014
Amazing audio tour.
Rebekah AdamsJanuary 16, 2017
The view, the history, the fact I get to leave!!!
Viator.comJanuary 27, 2012
On the way to Alcatraz, take in the breathtaking panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Angel Island; the Ellis Island of the West. Read more
Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
Try to find the shuffleboard area in the large outdoor courtyard.
Kimmo SJune 2, 2017
The audio tour is fantastic.
Martin HuttonSeptember 17, 2015
What a great place you should definitely visit
Catarina SilvaJune 16, 2013
Use the headphones for the tour!!!! Amazing discriptions of alcatraz history!!! :)
Jenna FratarcangeloAugust 26, 2012
Audio tour awesome!! Really interesting and intriguing location! A San Fran tourist must do!
Elise ArmstrongJune 12, 2012
Make sure to get in line for the boat early, the seats go quickly.
MartinaJune 6, 2019
Great audio guide.
Mishell PaulinoJune 24, 2013
The best time to go is April to May or Sept. to Oct. (warm and sunny).
Camila IwazakiMarch 22, 2016
Audio tour for sure.
Martin NaviMay 17, 2011
Do the night tour! Pay tickets in advance and enjoy the beautiful Skyline of San Francisco at night!
Mat SmithJanuary 18, 2012
If it's a weekday, you can usually buy tickets at the ferry port.
Kerem CaliskanApril 22, 2015
Go there for 360 degrees panorama of SF.
Mary PayneMay 25, 2018
A piece of history is always cool to visit.
Aris KoliopoulosApril 14, 2018
Nice prison. Easy to escape nowadays
Lauren RoseAugust 26, 2014
Tickets sell out way in advance.. If you need last minute tix, wait online starting at 5 am.
Matty LMarch 22, 2014
Do the audio tour. You do not need the $1 map.
Javier PascalSeptember 21, 2019
Audio tour is a must
Nic NeinkenNovember 19, 2014
Ai Wei Wei was totally worth the trip to the Rock!
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!!!
Ian OzsvaldSeptember 16, 2012
Get the combined trip with Angel Island. Remember that food isn't served on Alcatraz Island
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.
KatelynFebruary 26, 2011
you need 2-3 days to see the island. 1 day is a history overload. but a must see when in san francisco.
Tori JNovember 1, 2012
Amazing! The audio tour was great!
Sarene Leeds PetrovitchJuly 5, 2011
Make sure you buy your tickets in advance an DON'T skip the audio tour -- it's free.
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
Guy CarterSeptember 7, 2014
Great tour of the island
Najwa TuwaijriJuly 2, 2018
Been there a lot and I can’t get enough of it😻💙
AbdulazizMarch 15, 2016
Very good tour
Reserve123.comSeptember 10, 2011
Book your tickets in advance online to avoid long lines and sell-outs.

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