Escape from the Rock boat tour
Attractions & guided tours

Escape from the Rock boat tour

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Excellent
Based on 1 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • See Alcatraz Island by boat
  • Hear stories about famous inmates
  • Enjoy views of the city skyline
What to expect

Alcatraz, the prison island in the San Francisco Bay, stands as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. This tour allows you to choose the departure time that best fits your schedule.

Departing from Pier 39, you'll sail past the sea lions into the bay. After passing under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll encircle Alcatraz Island, giving you a comprehensive view of this enigmatic place. The tour is enriched with sound effects and captivating stories about famous inmates, including Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, and Clyde Johnson's renowned escape attempt. These narratives will provide a vivid understanding of what life was like in this maximum-security prison.

You'll gain insight into why Alcatraz was the most dreaded institution in the American penal system, hearing chilling tales of escape attempts and unscripted accounts of daily life on "the Rock."

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What's included
  • check Ferry journey around Alcatraz Island
  • check Audio tour
  • check Souvenir binoculars for children
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
  • x_not_included Access to Alcatraz Island and the prison
Where

Pier 41 Marine Terminal, San Francisco, CA 94133

Meeting point:
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior
  • An audio guide is available in 9 languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese. You must bring your own wi-fi enabled device
  • Departure time varies, approximately every hour to hour and a half, please refer to schedule
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Provider
Gray Line San Francisco
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

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Based on 1 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We had a great experience on our tour! Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed the time spent.

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