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
A must visit when staying in San Francisco. Get your tickets directlyfrom the National Park Service - you’ll save loads. A nice boat trip across the bay and then you’ll arrive at the island. We did t… Full review by Jonnyjubb
May 1, 2024
It’s okay, but I was surprised having visited the island 35 years ago that the visitor experience may have been enhanced, if anything there was less. No welcome video, less on the escapes, instead th… Full review by GClife
Apr 27, 2024
Booked well in advance to guarantee a place, it is a popular tour. Well organised & with park officials to provide guidance when you land. The guide around the actual cell block was well done & easy… Full review by johntY4852GR
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.
There is an Alcatraz tours website easily found on Google or other search engines. Tickets are emailed, you print them off or download to your mobile device