Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with this Alcatraz highlights tour. Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals at night.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Alcatraz now offers guided tours and a glimpse into its prison history.
Strong currents and cold waters made escape from Alcatraz nearly impossible.
Alcatraz housed infamous criminals like Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly.

Full description

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Alcatraz. Witness the chilling cells that housed Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, as you explore the imposing cell blocks. Be captivated by the echoes of the past as you wander through the eerie corridors, and soak in the stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries and legends of America's most infamous prison on our Alcatraz Highlights Tour - a thrilling adventure you won't ever forget!

Includes

Pintours App Guide
Unlock secret stories, audio, and music
Official Alcatraz Night ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $55)

Meals and beverages

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you go

Start your journey at Pier 33

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 19 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4/5

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Get Your Ride should inform us that we need to go to the information booth to get our tickets. When it was our turn in line to show our Get Your Ride ticket, we were informed that it wasn't the ticket. We had to go to the information booth so they could look us up by name and print our tickets. Had we known, we would have gone to this booth first before getting in line to board the boat.

We really enjoyed the tour, which was very interesting and informative. At the boarding platform, there was a bit of blur, sometimes we left, sometimes we didn't.

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour