Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a …See more
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Sep 9, 2024
Took the ferry to Alcatraz. On arrival you had a short orientation speech then walk up to the prison. Yu then ge an Audio guide to go round. We found it all very atmospheric and could jus imagine w… Full review by mariabarnes
Sep 8, 2024
Visiting Alcatraz Island is an unforgettable experience. Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, the island is most famous for housing the notorious federal penitentiary that once held infamous … Full review by 582darlenee
Sep 7, 2024
Wow, what a place to visit. You'll need a certain level of fitness to walk up the hills of the rock to get to the main prison. It's a really interesting place and definitely worth seeing. The staff a… Full review by 918lynnec
Hi, we want to do the Alcatraz tour. Is it best to do the day tour, the night tour or is what you see - make it worth doing both?
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We only did the day tour which was great, basically stay as long as you want and get the boat back when your ready as you are free to roam the jail and the island.
Hi, how much was the behind the scenes tour please?
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My husband and grown kids did the Behind the Scenes when we were there in May. It was about $100-ish each, but they said it was well worth it. My daughter and I did the regular …
My husband and grown kids did the Behind the Scenes when we were there in May. It was about $100-ish each, but they said it was well worth it. My daughter and I did the regular Cellhouse Tour and that was great, but the others saw so much more cool stuff and had their own NPS tour guide.
There are a lot of places that sell tickets, but unless you go through City Experiences, you are paying extra for unnecessary fluff. They are the official NPS-designated ferry and you …
There are a lot of places that sell tickets, but unless you go through City Experiences, you are paying extra for unnecessary fluff. They are the official NPS-designated ferry and you will ride their ferries no matter who you go through. You'll just pay more if you don't book through them.
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Where and when can I see The Big Lockup exhibit on my visit?
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The Big Lock Up is a permanent exhibit installed in the 900 sq. ft. former Band Practice Room in the Cell House. This optional exhibit experience is located...
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