I wasn't really sure I wanted to visit Alcatraz. It's just a prison on an island, right? As it turned out we had a fantastic time. The information warned about a steep walk to the top, which worried me, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. And the history was so fascinating, as was walking through the cell block... More

Really loved the trip to Alcatraz - made by the audio tour which I would recommend for bringing the place to life. Loved it - one of my top 3 experiences in San Francisco

The tour is well organized. We arrived 30 minutes prior just lije suggested. The trip on the boat was cool bit great opportunity to take pics of the bay. Dont skip the 16 minute movie. The bedt part by far is tge voice guided tour through tge penetentary. A must do in San Fran.

Well worth a visit, excellent audio commentary provided. A must do in San Francisco. Make sure to book online in advance as it is very popular and can be difficult to get tickets at short notice. (Oh, and make sure you take a jersey, it's breezy!)

Worth the money and time. Very interesting and fun! Be sure to book early because they sell out fast. Night trip includes audio tour but if you choose to do daytime, be sure to get the audio. Totally worth it. Nigh trip is not scary at all, very peaceful and a great view of the city. Be sure to bring... More

This is a must if you are visiting SF for the first time or have been there before and never done it. You essentially get the bay cruise as part of the deal and then you get to tour Alcatraz. I recommend the night tour because there is usually some fog rolling through and it makes it a little extra... More

We did the night tour, but make sure to book online before your visit or you might not get tickets. I was surprised how close the island actually is to San Francisco. I have to admit I found it quite creepy. I can't imagine how those inmates felt every day there. The audio is very fascinating, all the old inmates... More

A trip to Alcatraz is well worth seeing, (but you must book in advance at least 2 months), catch the Alcatraz ferry over to The Rock and from there you can discover the island that was made famous, do an audio tour, it's amazing, explains so much that I didn't know.

This is the best tour I ever took. The audio tour made you feel like you were reliving the past. It was very enjoyable. Make sure you get your tickets in advance, you can order them 3 months before you go. The ferry ride was nice and smooth. We went in June and It was a little chilly. we had... More