Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks, offering a glimpse into its storied past as a notorious federal prison. Walk through historic cellblocks, hear chilling escape stories, and take in stunning views of the city skyline. With limited ferry tickets available, planning ahead is essential. For the ultimate experience, combine your Alcatraz...Read More
Alcatraz Island is full of strange and fascinating history—from daring escape attempts to its time as a Native American protest site. Did you know Al Capone played banjo in the prison band? Or that inmates got some of the best meals in the U.S. prison system? Beyond the eerie cellblocks, Alcatraz offers stunning views of...Read More
Alcatraz Island offers four incredible tours, each revealing the prison’s haunting history. Walk through eerie cellblocks on the Day Tour, experience the island after dark with the Night Tour, go behind the scenes with the Behind the Scenes Tour, or explore the island’s rich ecology on the Alcatraz & Angel Island Tour. No matter which...Read More
