Book well in advance - its busy but well organised Really worth it - the tour is super and we were lucky to meet an ex-inmate who was doing a book signing (he wasn't a murderer!) Don't miss it - a must

The Alcatraz information gained on their tour was amazing. USA does everything so well. I'd love to do this tour again. No rushing, lovely surrounds, plenty of time to absorb the iconic site. Don't miss it.

Limited spaces, I would thoroughly recommend booking before you arrive in San Francisco to avoid any disappointment. We booked the night tour from the uk well in advance a boy we were not disappointed In The Alcatraz experience. We booked the earliest night tour giving...More

if your going to do anything in san francisco Alcatraz is a must .The tour is magnificent as is the wildlife on the island.

Great day out when in SF. The tour was good and the information via headphones really good. Do remember to book your tickets on-line before you go, or you will probably have to settle for boat trip around the island.

Nothing to write home about. The best thing about this is that you get a cool ferry ride in the harbour.

We did the night tour which is the best way to see Alcatraz as it's much quieter and you are given time to look around on your own after the guided tour. Our guide Steven was incredible. Very knowledgeable and couldn't do enough for you....More

Alcatraz has been around for a very long time as one kind of federal outpost or another. William Tecumseh Sherman built the first army base there before the Civil War in the 1850s and it continued in military use for many years. The federal penitentiary...More

It is a must visit for those travelling to san Francisco. The audio tour comes free with the tickets and is very interesting. The views from atop the island are spectacular. But please do book in advance to avoid disappointment as the tours get sold...More

Alcatraz was amazing. Full of history, and definitely worth it. We went on the boat tour, which was pricey but definitely worth the money if you like history. If you have the chance, the audio tour will really help especially if you do not know...More