Book your tickets before you arrive in San Francisco or you will be disappointed to miss this excellent tour. We paid a very high premium through our hotel to make sure we got tickets and we was not disappointed. Make sure you go all the...More

We had preordered our tickets the month before our trip. This is a necessity, you may not get there if you don't. The short ferry ride was fun, on the island there is alo t to do and see. The audio tour of the prison...More

A great opportunity to enjoy the San Francisco coast line during the boat trip. The Rock oozes atmosphere and history. The audio tour was very informative and helped to enhance the atmosphere and also provide a history of some infamous inmates.

Booked in advance which is a definite must or you will be disappointed. Staff attentive and whole process is well organised. On the island despite the number of people the various things to see help spread the people. Highlight is definitely the audio cellhouse tour...More

To me this is one of the things that you must do if you are visiting San Francisco. While the tour could be more extensive and there isn't anything especially grand to see, the history makes the trip entirely worthwhile. If you can, go earlier...More

At the beginning I thought myself "why am I doing that" it seems like another boarong tour but at the end it was very nice and interesting

This a trek! The prison is cool and creepy at the same time. There isalot to see the audio tour is great. Theferryride isabput ten minutes. There is alot to see so wear comfy shoes theydo provide a tram to help people up and down...More

The audio tour (included in the cost) provided an excellent history and explanation of the facility. Nice boat ride out to the island.

Alcatraz really is a 'must-do' if you're in San Francisco. We were recommended by some friends to book in advance for our visit to Alcatraz, and were really glad we did as I'm not sure we'd have got tickets if we'd have waited until the...More

What a wonderful experience! This is definitely a must do! We loved the boat ride, information talk when we got off the boat, the information film and everything about our visit. It was fascinating to learn all about Alcatraz. The audio guide is free and...More