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Location: Alcatraz Duration: Approximately 1.5-2 hours. Get tickets to Alcatraz Island and cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Tour Alcatraz, the infamous and notorious former federal prison, which is home to the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelley, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud.
- Cellhouse Audio Tour
- Gardens of Alcatraz
- Guided Tours
- Exhibits
No one can tell the Alcatraz tale like the men who actually lived it. The captivating Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour brings history alive through the actual voices of the correctional officers and inmates who lived on the island during the infamous Federal Penitentiary era. Hear both sides of life in the island prison including such famous events as...
From the military to the penitentiary era, plants softened the Rock for those who called Alcatraz home. Through gardening, island residents created beauty in a place focused on defense, punishment, and confinement. The families of the guards enjoyed tea parties in the gardens, and gardening became a welcome pastime. For trusted inmates, the gardens...
Join the island staff for a guided walking tour of Alcatraz Island. Programs are offered throughout the day and generally start either at the dock or lighthouse. Topics may include Famous Inmates, Escapes, Hollywood’s Rock, 200 Years of Alcatraz History, and Fortress Alcatraz. Some programs even take visitors into restricted areas of the island. Gu...
Alcatraz: Stories From the Rock takes viewers on a journey through the Island’s many chapters: its early role as a military fortress, the famous federal penitentiary years, the Indian occupation that altered the course of history, and finally the popular National Park and wildlife refuge it is today. Alcatraz stands as a powerful symbol of protecti...
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Aug 4, 2019 · Learn how to tour the famous prison on Alcatraz Island, a former federal fort and a symbol of Native American resistance. Find out the best time to go, how to get tickets, what to expect, and tips for visiting Alcatraz.
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Aug 28, 2019 · Learn about the history and legacies of Alcatraz from staff and volunteers on various programs. The self-guiding audio tour covers the cellhouse during the penitentiary era and is included with your ferry ticket.
Apr 27, 2021 · Learn how to access, explore and enjoy Alcatraz Island, a former federal prison and now a national park. Find out about ferry schedules, fees, permits, facilities, weather and accessibility.
Alcatraz tours are available year-round, and there are several different tour options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a self-guided audio tour or an in-depth guided tour, there are plenty of ways to explore this historic island with City Experiences.
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