Alcatraz Island was a bright spot in my first trip to San Francisco. I was able to see the seals at Fishermans Wharf, golf at Golden Gate Park, drive down Lombard Street, visit Haight/Ashbury, etc etc...The audio tour for Alcatraz Island was fantastic and far exceeded my expectations. The boat ride over had great views of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate. Once on the island things were organized and our guides were friendly. I won't spoil the audio tour for you but its a must when visiting the area.

I went to Alcatraz when I was 8 but I can totally remember how spooky it was! That prison definitely has a lot of negative energy, obviously. There were some cold spots as well although this is probably due to the old architecture. It is rumored to be haunted by Al Capone's ghost, among many others. A cool place to visit if you want to try and a taste of the supernatural. And even if you don't, you will surely feel that the prison has a bad vibe!

This is the best place and most interesting place ever!! My fam and I did the tour with head phones in the day light and it was so interseting and at some points scary!! They have the same tour with headphones but its at night!! I will do that next time!! :) If you're gonna go there, you HAVE to do the tour with the headphones!! Plus, you have to touch and look and do what ever they tell you to do!! You'll love it!

If you make the journey to San francisco you simply must make the trip over to Alcatraz. Book your tickets well in advance as there are limited tour spots. It will cost you around 70 USD but when else will you have the chance to walk in the same footsteps as the most infamous characters in US history. After the boat brings ya back stop and have a bowl of chowder at the fisherman's wharf.  

I think this might be a hit-or-miss for some people, if you are fascinated by crime and loved the "escape" movies, its great. The true history buff may not consider this to be something to go out of their way for, but a must-see if you do visit San Francisco. The jail is deteriorating, so there are rumors it may be forced to close in the coming years...

Alcatraz Island is a MUST SEE when you're in San Francisco. Make sure you pick up the audio tour as it will make your visit not only memorable, but history comes alive with well produced audio tour. Don't forget your camera if you're an enthusiastic photographer like I am. There were so many amazing things to photograph including the vegetation on the island.

This was an interesting and informative trip. I recommend at least half a day. During peak season it is very very popular and the lines can be quite long. Be sure to plan ahead and buy your ticket online or a day or two before you want to go. First thing in the morning is besta s it isn't as busy yet.

It was really cool, grea to see and imagine what it would have been like. You get a talking tape and can really picture it. I did the evening/night one so you get the change from day to night.. its a kind of eerie experience but one which is a must if you are in the area long enough

if your in san francisco you must visit alcatraz, an awesome experience with headphones with all the noise of prison life as your taken on a tour in a world of your own. hear the stories of breakouts, see the birdman of alcatraz's cell an a full history lesson all in one go, amazing

Alcatraz Island is one of the most beautiful places, and serves as a very good way to see San Francisco. Although it served as a way to build certain buildings, nature hasn't left the island. By the way, the half of the island is closed during the summer months because of breeding.

So interesting- fun to learn about it's history and see what it was like to be in a cell on Alcatraz. It has a very spooky energy which I thinks adds to the thrill of the visit. If you are a real sucker for scary places, make sure to take one of the night tours!

You can reach the island by a passenger ferry and spend a few hours there. DEFINATELY do the audio guided tour of the prison, it is worth it especially for history buffs. There are also some beautiful views of the city (San Francisco) and the bay for nice photo opportunities.

A really interesting place. A must see if you are in San Francisco. Be warned though! It is also a bird sancturay, so in the hight of summer it reeks of bird shit! HOWEVER...It offers amazing views of the San Francisco Skyline and the Goldengate Bridge!

despite the rain and the wind, alcatraz island is one of the must do places in san francisco. the tour leader takes you through the whole prison including the exercise yard and tells you stories about the immates. it was fantastic!

Best tour I have been on. Good Idea to get there way ahead of time, maybe a few days ahead, and I recommend the night tour.  The boat ride to the island has some nice scenery. Tour guides are excellent. 

alcatraz island is a state prison . . .famous for bein unescapable yet three men escaped and wer never seen again it closed down a year llater and is now a museum!! a deadly day out if ya happen ta be in san fran

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A must see epically on the night tour (also get to see parts not open day time), really get a feel for the place, tour and guides are great, get a great idea of what it was like to be there

Vey interesting and worth a visit. The prison tour is neat, as you can go along at your own pace with the audio tour. I liked walking around the outside the prison as well.

going through the cells, the mess hall and ust the island in general is awesome, i took advantage of the tape recorded tour that they had. great historical area

Taking the tour on Alcatraz made me realise how lucky inmates are now a days. Small cells no comfort. You would think twice before doing something wrong.

Well worth a visit to the former prison. It's a good half day trip. The tour gives you a a good history of the prison and some of their famous inmates.

Its fantastic its a must see place when visiting San Fran. At night there is a beautiful view of downtown San Francisco from the Alcatraz Island itself

Very interesting tour that's made very fun as well.  I was pretty young when I went on this tour, plan to go back again next time in San Francisco.

They do an excellent audio tour of the old prison. Also there is a fantastic view of San Franscisco from the island. Worth the visit for sure.

Its the coolest place,Ive ever been-you can see all san francisco from this island,and what's more-you feel this spirit of prison...GREAT!

was very nice, and cold!!! its kind of scary to see all that, thats why its cool! keeps u on track and makes u try to be out of trouble!! hehe

Alcatraz solltest du unbedingt besuchen. Da die überfahrt meisten für mehrere Tage ausgebucht ist sollte das Ticket im Voraus bestellt werden.

tour is awesome but in summer make sure you book 2 days in advance to geta place as limited numbers due to having to take a boat there

Alcatraz is really as we watch on tv,as the movie"Escape From Alcatraz".Lombard street is fantastic,golden gate park is fantastic

I went right by it on my uncles yaught and it was probably by far the creepiest thing i have ever seen..but it was amazing.

Really interesting place to visit. Definitely take the audio tour. You get to hear some really neat stories.

Get the boat from fisherman's Warf early if you can or maybe do a night time trip if you are at a loose end at night time.

Great audio guide, it's amazing to see how prisoners were treated. And you have a greate view of the Bay and San Francisco

Interesting but it was very cold and rainy the day we were there. I would try to pick a nice time of the year to visit.

Dress warmly and use the audio-tape for the visit of the prison: you'll learn a lot while being entertained!

you still feel the cold of a prison. The cells are build against het inner-walls so from the cell you see the city.

Eifacht de hammer gsi... I de zelle vom Al Capone d'stah...chani nur witerempfehle wemmer mal in San Fran isch...=)

always wanted to go and wasn't disappointed when i got there just one of those places that you have to go

Aweesome. Try to go during a festival or anniversary...way more activity and information available.

pretty island with nice tours, now turned into a nature reserve for the rare birds that live there

Take a boat tour around the island. Spectacular views of city river. Bring a camera!!!!!!

A great place!!!
Worth seeing it - this place is a must if you stay in San Francisco!!!

very well done. definitely worth a visit. or two.

fun, creepy, interesting. loved it.

Very interessting building and place, everyone visiting it should it at fishermens wharf.

Amazing and creepy! And damn cold, bring a warm jacket even in the middle of the summer!

Very interesting place, I think it's a must when you are in San Francisco long enough.

Well, very interesting, altough we had alot of cold winds at the end of october.

It's...I can't describe...just picturing how the prisoners lived while beeing there

an excellent view. Windy though, so think about bringing an extra layer.

its is a prison peopple died there no blood cells are smal hate to be there

Take the tour! Weather be damned! Great view of surrounding SF Bay area.

you've seen the movie....well, personal visit is something else!!

Alcatraz is awesome. I've visited both in the daytime and at night.

An awsome place, if you go to San Francisco you need to visit it!!

Will send shivers down your spine! Must do the audio tour.

It sounds like a strange place to visit, but by all means go!

The evening tour has a great creepy factor...lots of fun!

A really good experience- learnt alot about SF's history.

very interesting sightseeing, a must for everyone in SF!

It was awesome. the audio tour was very detailed.

Cool place to visit if you have lots of time in SanFran.

Must see part of SFO. Has great tour and great family trip.

we had too short visit to get to the real interesting stuff

very very interesting place even if a little anxious..

An eye-opener to what used to be a prison with no escapes.

A very good place to go...however....very sobering.

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Can't wait to go next month for the night tour :)

the tour was a little boring but it was a cool belt

Very nice place and not all is about the prison

an ideal place to see for those who love history

pretty awesome view of the city from the island.

While your in Frisco take a tour of Alcatraz.

really scary place espcaially on an island

Interesting look back into history!

this is a must if you go to san francisco

Really interesting and a little bit eerie

Great day out and very interesting!!

it was pretty sweet and a kinda haunted

Es inclreible la isla y la visita guiada

Nice place. I enjoyed the the view.

 annual escape from alcatraz swim

Cool and spooky at the same time.

It's absolutely amazing!!!!!

Very Cool! Hauntingly cool!

Best day trip ever!!!!!

pretty interesting