it was a great tour. very interesting and listening to the narration with personal earphones gave you the sense of being there in the cell with the inmate it was a great tour. Full review by BOWLEGS M
Apr 10, 2024
When visiting San Francisco this is a must do, I was visiting with my husband and my 10yo daughter and they LOVED it! the views from the boat were awsome as you could see the skyline and Golden Gate … Full review by kirstyb294
Apr 5, 2024
We did the night tour and the tour was a bit disappointing, didn't need to spend long there as audio guide felt like it rushed you and not much extra stuff to look at. The views of the city though ou… Full review by Sarah G
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.
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Frequently asked questions
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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...