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Alcatraz Island

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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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Ticket prices depend on tour timings and age. It's more expensive in the night
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Visitors must reach the island through ferry rides from Pier 33 on Fisherman's Wharf, operated by Alcatraz Tours
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Alcatraz Island tours available seasonally
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Pier 33 to Alcatraz  take 10- 15 min from ferry ride
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The isle is now a tourist attraction, one of San Francisco's most popular
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To get a more frightening value for your money, attempt a night visit
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Streamline your vacation around alcatraz island using san francisco trip planner
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You can also purchase tickets in person by visiting the hornblower alcatraz landing ticket office at pier 33
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Plan to spend about three-hours round trip and bring a jacket to protect you from heavy year-round fog
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Get here early, because both the ferry and the island get pretty crowded
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Visitors can take a ship over to the island and visit the site
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Located in san francisco bay, alcatraz is only accessible by boat
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Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience
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I would definitely recommend this tour and bring a warm coat
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Alcatraz island travelers' reviews, business hours, introduction, open hours
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Visitors can reach the island in a little under 15 minutes by ferry ride from pier 33
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May 14, 2024
Lived up to expectations , a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I would consider this a MUST DO excursion whilst in San Francisco. Full review by daiwilliams2016
May 11, 2024
We did the evening tour as we have done in the past. The tour is now getting quite expensive and doesn't seem to us to be as good as it was. No guided tours of any parts of the island, and the audio … Full review by keithamara
May 10, 2024
Definitely a must if visiting San Fran. We booked a month or so in advance as reviews said times would be limited which worked well. Bit of hanging about for the boat but nothing drastic. Nice journ… Full review by explorer1972
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Since its opening in 1934, United States Penitentiary Alcatraz Island has captivated the minds of society. Perched on a rocky outcrop …
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A mere 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island boasts a fascinating history that extends far beyond its …
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Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The smal…
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The well-known Alcatraz used to function as a prison with famous prisoners such as Al Capone. Nowadays, this place is a great mus…
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Alcatraz—the very name conjures dark images of impregnable prisons, infamous criminals, and daring escape attempts. But the island is not …
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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.
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If I go at 3:50 is there enough time to visit before the last ferry at 6:30?
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I would go earlier. Give yourself half a day. Have fun.
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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 …
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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 Cellhouse Tour and that was great, but the others saw so much more cool stuff and had their own NPS tour guide.
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Where is the best place to get tickets?
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We got to the dock first thing in the morning and bought them at the booth. We were on a cruise ship and didn't know when we would get there so couldn't buy in advance.
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