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Alcatraz Island
Historic and Protected Site, Island, and National Park
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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Kevin GreenJanuary 9, 2013A ferry comes every 45 minutes, so take advantage of being able to explore on your own!
Dilara SultanOctober 27, 2011oh you MUST do the night tour. but be sure to reserve your tix early, they are hard to come by. Read more
Madame No NameApril 24, 2013Buy your tickets early. You can do this online. The tickets sold out days before
Lauren RoseAugust 26, 2014Tickets sell out way in advance.. If you need last minute tix, wait online starting at 5 am.
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.
Martin NaviMay 17, 2011Do the night tour! Pay tickets in advance and enjoy the beautiful Skyline of San Francisco at night!
GoncaSeptember 30, 2014Must see Ai Wei Wei art exhibit about freedom with the backdrop of Alcatraz Island Prison!- Jeshu JayantheOctober 21, 2012Awesome! You should take the cruise to visit the place..! Ticket price are little high :(
Julian NamOctober 21, 2011Things to do here (or next time): Audio Tour. Night Tour. Things NOT to do here: try to swim back to SF.
Allen ArcadeAugust 16, 2011Great tour. Attention to inmate life in the audio tour makes the drab structure exciting.
KristynDecember 13, 2011Hang out in D- block isolation cell 14... When the crowds have moved to the next audio tour. It's creepy!
samanthaApril 17, 2011don't listen to the civil war reenactor. heres the jist: don't smoke, don't touch the bird, and go to the top of the rock for your audio tour.
Aimee WongMarch 29, 2012Bring a coat and definitely take the time for the free audio tour. Excellent!
Justin WhittakerApril 25, 2013This September, don't forget to catch The Real Housewives of Alcatraz, only on BRAVO.
GREE GamesAugust 15, 2011Although we love Island Tycoon, I wouldn't want to build it up on this Island!!! But some of you might!
Ian OzsvaldSeptember 16, 2012Get the combined trip with Angel Island. Remember that food isn't served on Alcatraz Island
DJ Latin Prince ✔ November 12, 2011Favorite landmark in San Francisco. A must visit while you are here!
KarenAugust 30, 2010Really a very cool audio tour. The place is eerie! I've heard night tours are even creepier, but tix are more difficult to get.
DANIELOctober 11, 2010There may not be food on the island, but there are cheese-stuffed pretzels on the boat. Delicious and at $2.50 each...buy 2. ;)
Kammy kamOctober 4, 2011Get tickets in advance. Watch the movie and read information in the theater building.
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.
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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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