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Park rangers conduct tours by recounting the prison's thrilling history along with intriguing anecdotes about Al Capone and other legendary figures that made a "home" here.
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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133
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+1 415-981-7625
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Reviewed today via mobile

I have been to Alcatraz many times. I like that they have self guided audio tours. There was construction happening when I was there this last time so they are trying to keep up the building which is a good thing. I suggest visiting this...More

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank Katherine L
Reviewed today via mobile

Loved this tour. Would highly recommend it. Some walking involved though. Loved the tour using the headphones, fantastic experience of what it was like when operating as a prison. Lovely gift shop too. Friendly staff also

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank buffy051
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Excellent tour of Alcatraz prison but be sure to book in advance - we booked about 8 weeks prior to visiting. Very well organised tour which takes a morning or afternoon. Short boat trip to the island with great views of San Francisco skyline. On...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Henry M
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Took the earliest trip of the day (highly recommend) so it wasn't too crowded. Loved the audio guided tour and was one of our favourite parts of the trip

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank cassandrag213
Reviewed today via mobile
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Date of experience: October 2019
Reviewed today via mobile

I came to San Francisco 20 years ago and didn’t go to Alcatraz. I always regretted it, so was keen to go this trip. My family (wife & daughters aged 12 & 9) were less keen. We did the 45 minute self guided audio tour....More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank DarrenW517
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Alcatraz is a must see in San Francisco. We were referred by friends who had done the tour previously. The ferry ride over and back was pleasant. The audio tour was great. Had a wonderful time.

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank Tim A
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Whilst in San Francisco we booked a Ferry tour to Alcatraz Island. i would definately recommend this as you get a beautiful view of San Francisco Bay the Golden Gate Bridge and a very good insite to the prision itself. Was very interesting. We had...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Michael V
Reviewed today via mobile

Visited Alcatraz and loved the audio tour. It was very informative and interesting. The rangers were friendly and helpful. The only thing I found disappointing was the gift shop. When trying to pay we were told that they only accepted US credit cards. We are...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank h3ll13
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we done the twilight visit,from getting on the boat to getting off was fantastic,the staff telling different stories from its past was excellent,as was the tape link to the history.

Date of experience: October 2019
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Voyage65384346982
7 October 2019|
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Response from Planesaver | Reviewed this property |
No it’s free mainly used by people with mobility problems and you’ll miss the video shown up the first hill
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339tinat
4 October 2019|
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Response from TomFiona | Reviewed this property |
When you check in for the city you will get your time for the Alcatraz tour. It runs very smoothly....enjoy the tour.
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_lorilynn92
27 September 2019|
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Response from Alice M | Reviewed this property |
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. I just took a cab to the dock.
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