Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a …
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Nov 4, 2024
We did not take an organized tour. Instead I booked it directly with Alcatraz. There was no reason to pay more to have a guide. The taped tour was excellent and the handicap assisted trolley, and fer… Full review by Cindy M
Nov 3, 2024
Maybe I’d just built up too much excitement to visit Alcatraz before coming to see it. They give you headphones so you can take an audio tour at your own pace. It just felt dull. Not much to see. I f… Full review by KMB_GA
Nov 3, 2024
The tour to Alcatraz was one of the highlights of SF. We chose to do the evening tour and glad we did so as it felt more atmospheric and a couple of areas (the hospital) are open in the evening but n… Full review by JTLondon1
One person in our group has mobility issues. How much walking is needed for the tour? Are there hills to walk up or stairs? Also, is getting on and off the boat difficult?
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There is a ramp to get on and off the ferry. There is a tram that you can get on at the dock that will transport you up to the cell house and back down again. The ferry boards those with …
There is a ramp to get on and off the ferry. There is a tram that you can get on at the dock that will transport you up to the cell house and back down again. The ferry boards those with mobility needs.
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.
If I go at 3:50 is there enough time to visit before the last ferry at 6:30?
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Depends on how much history of Alcatraz you care to hear & read. We found a couple of hours to be all we needed. Individual preferences, I think. Also will depend on never of …
Depends on how much history of Alcatraz you care to hear & read. We found a couple of hours to be all we needed. Individual preferences, I think. Also will depend on never of passengers during peak tour times & number of passengers wanting to go back at the same time!
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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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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