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Have you ever wondered what Alcatraz Island is like after watching Clint Eastwood’s memorable movie “Escape from Alcatraz” or Nicholas Cage’s “The Rock” or watched too many documentaries and now wondering if the island is truly haunted?
To visit Alcatraz Island and Prison, visitors can choose from 3 different types of tours
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Have you ever wondered what Alcatraz Island is like after watching Clint Eastwood’s memorable movie “Escape from Alcatraz” or Nicholas Cage’s “The Rock” or watched too many documentaries and now wondering if the island is truly haunted? Maybe you simply want to see the jail cells where America’s most notable criminals were held.
Now, what should be the way to go to satiate your curiosity? We suggest you find all the answers yourself and put them on your bucket list. Come, and embark on our best Alcatraz tours!
Alcatraz Island Tour Tickets are all available through our company. Not only that, in addition, we provide round-trip transportation to and from Alcatraz Island with access to the outdoor National Park.
Now the reason why Alcatraz Island is famous is because of the former and the most famous maximum-security prison. It is located in San Francisco Bay in the USA. In the year 1963, the former federal prison was decommissioned and is now visited as a public museum.
Visit Alcatraz Island and get the experience of a hub of America’s most notorious convicts such as Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. Learn how they were kept confined and what their lives were like.
Our Alcatraz tours also come with a walk around of the special exhibits, the cell house, S.E.A.T. vehicles for visitors undergoing mobility impairments, a round-trip ferry ride, and a breathtaking sight of the San Francisco Bay from Alcatraz Island.
If you’re interested in learning about the history of San Francisco and indulging in a day filled with thrill, mystery and adventure, then we suggest you plan a combination tour of Alcatraz Island and Angel Island.
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To visit Alcatraz Island and Prison, visitors can choose from 3 different types of tours
Overview
During your Alcatraz Island Day Tour, get ready to be transported back in time and experience the legendary island that has been a hub of significant historic events. These include a military prison, one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in the US, and a Civil War fort.
On our Alcatraz Day tour, you will be getting tickets for the tour, an island map, and access to outdoor informational signs. Along with this, you will get displays for tourists that will allow you to explore the windswept island and learn about its long and rich history. Throughout the island, rangers are stationed to assist visitors and answer their queries.
Note: We recommend a 3-hour Alcatraz Island tour, which includes a roundtrip boat ride for the best experience.
Alcatraz day tour price in San Francisco:
Starts from $42 for adults and juniors, $39.80 for senior citizens; $25.80 for children and $119.60 for a family pack (2 adults and 2 kids with ages between 5-11years).
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On our Alcatraz Tours with Behind-the-Scenes access, get a chance to see the prison sections that were previously closed to the public. Join us on our company’s guided Alcatraz Island tours to learn about the Island’s fascinating history. This tour comes with a group of about 20 people in total.
Our expert guide will show you around inside Alcatraz jail and share interesting stories about the landmark. He will also show you underground jail cells, secret corridors, and a lovely garden with spectacular scenery. Be sure to be intrigued by the mysteries of Alcatraz Island on this Behind-the-scenes tour. By far, this is considered the most comprehensive of all the Alcatraz Island tours.
Alcatraz behind-the-scenes tour price in San Francisco:
Starts from $93.40 for adults, $89.35 for juniors, and $87 for senior citizens.
Note: Children under 12 years of age are not allowed on this tour.
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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour Alcatraz Night Tour provided by our company. It features exclusive tours, activities, and events that are not available during the day. In addition, it involves only a few hundred visitors every evening.
An Alcatraz night tour certainly takes you on an exhilarating journey. This involves the Alcatraz jail tours and the sight of the lit island reflected by the setting sun. It is further silhouetted by the Golden Gate Bridge and soaked by breathtaking views of San Francisco city.
Alcatraz night tour I not just an interesting by-the-stars’ tour of the prison, but also a display of entertaining programs like cell door demonstration and history and demography lessons of the island. Moreover, it also involves presentations by expert historians on varied topics that change every night. The most interesting aspect of our Alcatraz guided tours, to date, is the compelling stories that surround the mysteries and myths of the abandoned prison.
We assure you that our company will provide all travelling enthusiasts with the best Alcatraz night tour in history. Get the chance to dig deeper into the history of the prison island, and book the tour online and in advance for an unforgettable experience.
Alcatraz night tour price in San Francisco:
Starts from $48.40 for adults, $47.35 for juniors, $45 for senior citizens, and $28.60 for children.
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Standard Opening & Closing Hours:
Note: Alcatraz Island remains closed on New Year’s, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
There are only a few restrooms on Alcatraz Island, and all of them are located on the island’s highest point and near the dock. You won’t find any restrooms available from the point of the docks to the prison.
We have to bring to your notice that there is you don’t find any food service or stall on the island, however, you’ll find it on the ferry. The dock even has some designated picnic places where you can take delight in your food and beverages in good company while being on the island.
The island of Alcatraz is located in the centre of San Francisco Bay.
Take a ferry from Piers 31-33 (cross the streets of Embarcadero and Bay Street to reach) to reach the island.
Book your Alcatraz tours ahead of time because this popular San Francisco attraction sells tour tickets out in advance for up to a week.
Prepare to trek long distances uphill as much of Alcatraz is steep and hilly. The dock and the prison-based at the top of the Island are about a quarter-mile (.4 km) apart from each other. This includes a 130 feet elevation change.
Use the S.E.A.T. (Sustainable Easy Access Transport), Tram, if you’re unable to make the climb. This greets every tourist’s arrival at the Alcatraz dock by taking them from the dock to the prison building and back. It is made for people who require mobility assistance.
You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you want until the last Day Tour return ferry if you purchase the Alcatraz Day Tour, this tour normally takes 2 – 3 hours, and the Alcatraz night tour takes place in the evening with only a 100 to 200 guests and can take up to 3 hours, and lastly, the behind-the-scenes tour is organized on specific days with the special guided tour lasting for close to 2 hours then the visitors are allowed to explore on their own.
If you arrive at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing without tickets, you can check availability and purchase tickets at the ticket booth. In case you have already booked your tickets, you can collect them from a separate lie named Will Call.
Opt for our Alcatraz tours during the first two weeks of November or December, or any time throughout the winter months of January through March to avoid crowds. Visit Alcatraz island between April-May and September-October for the best weather.
No. Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 who visit Alcatraz Island without an adult will be returned to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and no refund will be provided.
No. It is prohibited to bring luggage, big backpacks, packages, and coolers on Alcatraz Island. The maximum size of a backpack that can be admitted is 16″ x 20″. You won’t find any storage facility for luggage or parcels.