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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)
"Get tickets in advance, get there early, get the audio tour"(31 Tips)
"Very good audio guide."(13 Tips)
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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.
MeshalSeptember 25, 2013If you disobey the rules of society, they send you to prison; if you disobey the rules of the prison, they send you to Alcatraz.
Jens HeimNovember 4, 2011Impressive. Buy tickets one day before going to the island so you don't have to wait...
StephanieFebruary 16, 2011Make sure everyone you're with starts the audio tour at the same time - and doesn't pause!
Catriona HunterJanuary 17, 2013Try to get a morning ferry, that way you won't feel pressured by the last boat deadline.
Sarene Leeds PetrovitchJuly 5, 2011Make sure you buy your tickets in advance an DON'T skip the audio tour -- it's free.
Lolo S.April 24, 2011The audio tour of the cell house is excellent. Definitely take the time to listen.
Reserve123.comSeptember 10, 2011Book your tickets in advance online to avoid long lines and sell-outs.
Megan GuerraMarch 15, 2010Buy tickets in advance! It sells out! Also go w/a group that wants to follow the tour & start audio @the same time!!!
Mark ClaassenSeptember 8, 2010At the courtyard, go to other end where's a doorshaped hole in the wall. From there you'll get great view over the bridge.
Beth CharlesworthMay 15, 2012My favourite place to visit in San Fran. Mystery lurks at every corner.
Drew SharpeApril 26, 2010Make sure you purchase tickets in advance. There are some great views of the bay, SF and the bridges from here
Isadore CalderonJanuary 27, 2013Visit a prison museum. Walk the hallways of America's most infamous prison.
Alexey PatosinJune 9, 2013One of the most depressive place I ever been. It is really more depressive than my high school during exams
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011Hm, that's not so fierce – Alcatraz means pelican in Spanish. The rocky island was a military fort before it became a prison.
National Wildlife FederationJuly 12, 2010Did you know... at Alcatraz Island you can witness the breeding behavior of seven species of seabirds... now that's birdwatching! Read more
Ken FineNovember 1, 2010Don't miss the Agave Trail -- it's easy to pass over. Beautiful and interesting.
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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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(415) 561-4900
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Priscilla Leong - 9.5
"A must visit when in San Francisco. View across to the big houses is gorgeous."
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