Alcatraz

wayne crawford

Shout out to all the staff here. Tours were conducted in a fantastic manner and with utter respect for the history of the place and the people who used to reside here. We had the night tour which, with the changeable weather in the bay, made for such a great atmosphere. The boat both to and from the island wasn't crammed or overbooked and also allowed for some pictures to be taken on the way out. Although, dress for wet weather as there is often a bit of spray even if it isn't raining. Facilities on board were good with toilets and a small bar area offering warm drinks and some snacks. There is a fair amount of walking as you can imagine so wear sensible footwear and pack something warm just in case. If you're only going to make one trip out to Alcatraz, check the closing times of the gift shop and other places to leave yourself rnought time to browse and get something you want. We were the last tour out of the building so struggled to find shirt sizes to fit before having to leave. This tour was one of the best parts of our entire trip and would definitely recommend to anyone of any age that is even remotely interested and definitely worth more than one tour.

Ash GR

I took the tour, we get a audio tour and can walk around. The best part was the view of the city from the waters. You can also step into the cellars, and walk through each section on the island. you can place yourself or spent the whole day if you wish too.

Jean Hidden

great 1130am walking history tour led by a volunteer, who was amazing, a professor

Texas Gigi

Awesome experience! Learned quite a bit about the Rock. Don’t miss the audio tour, it makes Alcatraz come alive. You get to hear about this prison from not only past guards, but also from past prisoners. Hearing the cell doors mechanism open and close, will give you chills. Did you know Alcatraz was occupied by Native Americans, for a period of time?