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Escape From The Rock Boat Tour - Alcatraz Alternative!

Starting From From $48.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Hour 30 Mins 4.36 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Gray Line San Francisco
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The Experience

What your day looks like

One of the most iconic landmarks of San Francisco remains to be Alcatraz, the prison island in the bay. The Escape from the Rock Boat tour is your best alternative when Alcatraz tours sell out. After you sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll circle Alcatraz Island and see every angle of this mysterious island. With sound effects and stories about famous inmates, you’ll have a clear picture of what life in this maximum-security prison was like.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Hear chilling tales of escape attempts and unscripted accounts of life on the rock
  • Hear the tales of the infamous Alcatraz Prison from the water
  • Enjoy city sights on a ferry around Alcatraz Island
  • Circle under the Golden Gate Bridge
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Your voucher allows you to choose the departure time that best fits your schedule. Leaving from Pier 39 you will sail past the sea lions into the bay. After you sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll circle Alcatraz Island and see every angle of this mysterious island. With sound effects and stories about famous inmates like Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, and Clyde Johnson’s famous escape attempt, you’ll have a clear picture of what life in this maximum-security prison was like. You will understand why Alcatraz was the most feared institution in the American penal system. Hear chilling tales of escape attempts and unscripted accounts of life on the rock. As a special bonus, every child ticket purchased (ages 5-11) will receive one complimentary pair of 5x magnification Blue & Gold Fleet souvenir binoculars to make this extraordinary tour even more memorable.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

San Francisco

Boating at Alcatraz Island.

Continued

San Francisco

Sightseeing at Alcatraz Island.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Narrated tour about Alcatraz Ferry journey around Alcatraz Island Souvenir binoculars for children

Not Included

Optional Gratuities Access to Alcatraz Island

Meeting & Pickup

Pier 41 Marine Terminal, San Francisco, CA 94133.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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