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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 #5 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)
"The audio tour of the cell house is excellent."(21 Tips)
"Very good audio guide."(13 Tips)

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Ken FineNovember 1, 2010
Don't miss the Agave Trail -- it's easy to pass over. Beautiful and interesting.
Queenie VatchaApril 2, 2013
Do the night tour, seriously. It will be so much more dramatic.
Kevin van PeltJuly 25, 2016
Do the walking audio tour!
Sri KanthNovember 25, 2012
Try the restrooms!! They r cool !
Sarah MurphyJanuary 8, 2012
Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse built on the Pacific Coast
Terry MeadowsAugust 21, 2014
Best way to spend the day
Larry J. OdomOctober 10, 2015
The best time ever and would do it again
KatelynOctober 8, 2011
another must when visiting San Francisco. It is alot of history in one day.
Ryan HitztalerDecember 31, 2011
Be sure to order your tickets in advance
Clay FoxOctober 23, 2011
Everyone should visit the Rock at least once.
Ethan LiAugust 16, 2015
There's free wifi!
Danny OlivaMay 5, 2012
Very famous old prison. The tour is a spooky at night
Michael B.August 6, 2012
This is a nice place 2 go 2 & see an old prison.
Aaron RedmondDecember 17, 2015
The audio tour
Diego RufoMarch 24, 2011
Don't miss the night tour! Both creepy and amazing! Read more
Brenden ChandlerMay 23, 2019
Interesting island from afar
Amanda KennedyOctober 25, 2022
Glimpse into correctional history
Frederik VanrenterghemAugust 31, 2011
Skip the ranger's intro to get a headstart. Audio guide is above.
Marina BarrosDecember 15, 2012
Great audio tour!!
Carrie ParksOctober 20, 2010
Such a great tour. Take the time to do the audio tour
amanda brookeSeptember 12, 2017
look from afar, then watch a documentary or something
Steve RacelisApril 2, 2013
Say hi to Jojo the ghost in the warden's house!
Rosa EspinalNovember 13, 2010
Get tickets in advance, get there early, get the audio tour
SNOCRUOctober 30, 2012
Gentlemen welcome to the rock
Lucy J SosaJanuary 25, 2016
The view you can get from here is amazing, it's kind of cold though... so you better bring your coat if you're not used to be in windy weathers.
Cameron WentkerFebruary 20, 2015
Ideal Valentine's Day destination.
Mountain's GarageFebruary 23, 2013
Take the headphone tour, Awesome!
Michael ParrishAugust 31, 2013
The Rock! The swim doesn't look that bad
Ryan ChangJuly 28, 2010
Fantastic view of the city from the island. Breath taking.
Ashley CavillMarch 2, 2016
Get tickets online
Weronika HollevikJanuary 12, 2018
Historic adventure.
Martine PedersenMarch 3, 2015
Very interesting.
Vanessa MurrayJanuary 17, 2012
Take the walking tour, well worth it.
Doug NuferJuly 4, 2013
Did you know...there's a tangram puzzle of Alcatraz? Read more
Jamie MillsApril 7, 2014
Check out the night cruise.
MichelleOctober 20, 2014
Great tour
ᴡ FreedAugust 18, 2011
Bring jacket, gets cold on the open water, even in summer.
Tony XerriMay 20, 2013
SCREW THE AUDIO TOUR! Walk around the cells like the inmates did and get a pure sense of what it was like to be contained. This place is the funnest tourist trap of all time and the ferry is awesome!
BeyoncePadThaiJuly 16, 2012
great self-guided tour
MarinVacation.com RetreatHmApril 12, 2011
Coming summertime? Make your reservation- trips get booked up!
Alex BondMarch 25, 2012
Go to the bathroom before the audio tour :)
Bigg DoggJuly 21, 2013
Buy tickets a month or 2 before
KarenAugust 28, 2010
Buy your tix well in advance, arrive early and eat before you go!
Bianca VazJune 5, 2018
Incredible.
James CJuly 29, 2013
Do it. Enough said.
Amy WiddowsonSeptember 13, 2011
Do the audio tour, it may be the best part
Vanessa RibeiroSeptember 4, 2014
Simplesmente impressionante!
Cass CMay 7, 2011
Get the green mush in the dining hall.
Movie MayorOctober 15, 2010
In 1996's "The Rock" Sean Connery is shocked to hear they've turned Alcatraz into a tourist destination, then goes on to rescue it from a terrorist takeover with sidekick Nicolas Cage Read more
Bas TalaythaiMarch 17, 2013
Grab something to eat before boarding.

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