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The recorded guided tour was so realistic. I felt as though I was there while it was still in operation. It is one of the most realistic and fasinating destinations in the United States. I would urge anyone visiting San Francisco to see it. Karen Bradford, Milltown, New Jersey
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 04 2009
we did the evening cruise tour and it was perfect. the weather was dark and drizzly, some wind blowing, and it just added to the ambiance of the place! it was very interesting, we were not bored at all. it seems like the tour lasted about an hour? not positive on the time, but it was very cool to see. i would definitely recommend it. kids under 10 or 11 may be bored, depending on how much they love to walk about and see jail cells!
Reviewed by: kayzee1970 from on Sep 07 2009
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Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 23 2009
don't bother. its such a bad tourist area. go to the japanese tea garden in the park instead. its much more of a worth while thing to do.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 10 2009
I went to Alcatraz with my family to celebrate a birthday. I had not been there in years and only remembered it being cold, muggy and creepy! This time when I went back, I was suprised of how clean it was and very organized. I loved the earphones they provide you with so that you can go on tour on your own pace.
Reviewed by: gabchat from on Jun 01 2009
The tour is facinating, the view from the island is breath taking and the whole trip is an adventure in itself.
Reviewed by: Honest opinion from on Apr 20 2009
It was amazing. it is a long walk and very creepy.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 24 2009
Be prepared to hike. There is a lot more history to the island that you will learn. You get headphones to get a guided tour when you enter where the general population was held. They even show you where a prison break was attempted. You are able to walk freely around, even out in the yard. I was hoping that they would give you the option to be locked in the cell and you would be able to hear the sound of all of the doors closing, but that did not happen. You are able to walk into an empty cell for a photo opp though.
Reviewed by: Trevor B from on Feb 08 2009
We went by helicopter we got a great San Francisco Vacation Package and the ride was included. I have always seen it from the bridge.
Reviewed by: donna from on Dec 02 2008
Alcatraz is definetly a place to visit while you are in San Francisco. The audio tour was very good and it was amazing to walk through the prison as well as actaully stand in a prison. I had a great time!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 11 2008
The Rock
Back to Alcatraz Island
The recorded guided tour was so realistic. I felt as though I was there while it was still in operation. It is one of the most realistic and fasinating destinations in the United States. I would urge anyone visiting San Francisco to see it. Karen Bradford, Milltown, New Jersey
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 04 2009
we did the evening cruise tour and it was perfect. the weather was dark and drizzly, some wind blowing, and it just added to the ambiance of the place! it was very interesting, we were not bored at all. it seems like the tour lasted about an hour? not positive on the time, but it was very cool to see. i would definitely recommend it. kids under 10 or 11 may be bored, depending on how much they love to walk about and see jail cells!
Reviewed by: kayzee1970 from on Sep 07 2009
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Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 23 2009
don't bother. its such a bad tourist area. go to the japanese tea garden in the park instead. its much more of a worth while thing to do.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 10 2009
I went to Alcatraz with my family to celebrate a birthday. I had not been there in years and only remembered it being cold, muggy and creepy! This time when I went back, I was suprised of how clean it was and very organized. I loved the earphones they provide you with so that you can go on tour on your own pace.
Reviewed by: gabchat from on Jun 01 2009
The tour is facinating, the view from the island is breath taking and the whole trip is an adventure in itself.
Reviewed by: Honest opinion from on Apr 20 2009
It was amazing. it is a long walk and very creepy.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 24 2009
Be prepared to hike. There is a lot more history to the island that you will learn. You get headphones to get a guided tour when you enter where the general population was held. They even show you where a prison break was attempted. You are able to walk freely around, even out in the yard. I was hoping that they would give you the option to be locked in the cell and you would be able to hear the sound of all of the doors closing, but that did not happen. You are able to walk into an empty cell for a photo opp though.
Reviewed by: Trevor B from on Feb 08 2009
We went by helicopter we got a great San Francisco Vacation Package and the ride was included. I have always seen it from the bridge.
Reviewed by: donna from on Dec 02 2008
Alcatraz is definetly a place to visit while you are in San Francisco. The audio tour was very good and it was amazing to walk through the prison as well as actaully stand in a prison. I had a great time!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 11 2008
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