I loved this place. You really get a feel of life on the island. To close your eyes while in the cell and just listen to the tape as it plays, WOW! I would go again and again. There was an ex-inmate there when I was there and he told the most amazing stories. Great place to take the kids and getting them excited about learning a little american history.

We liked taking the boat over to see the prison. We didn't have advanced tickets and we were only going to be there a couple of days. We went to Salsalito instead. It is a sweet little island. We were able to pass the prison up close on the way to the island and it was cool. We really like the island lots of cute shops and my husband found a cool bookstore the only one there. Coffee shop and a few eaterys are there too.

i went for a school field trip years ago. it was fun but its an all day event and only go if thats what you planned for. because if you just decide to go when you get there, you might not get fairy tickets, you also might not have enough time for other things you might have planned to do.

Very informative especially the audio tour. Make sure you have warm clothing. Try and book middle of day due to sea fog. Good family excursion.

Walking through Alcatraz is a real trip through history. It is a remarkable experience. You can almost hear the clink of the tin utensils, the clang of the cell doors closing, the banter of the guards and prisoners. It is an exciting yet eerie place. So near to San Francisco - yet so very far for the inmates. I never get tired of seeing when out of town guests come to visit.

I loved visiting Alcatraz strangely enough. The weather in the city is ofttimes chilly and you find the need to dress warmly especially when you're by the water. I loved the shuttle boat to the island and I loved smelling the salty air that seemed to embellish itself into the walls. Arriving to the island you can see the grafiti from the ...

You get to be part of "History". Don't expect an amusement park, just remeber your walking on History. I really enjoyed it and have been there four times. It's really worth the money, make sure to get your tickets way in advance and to get the optional audio guide, they have it in tons of languages too.

you can see the harsheness of the humanity becuase in those place maybe there are inocent persons but all must to pass for a lot discomfort... you can se in a short place the real life, where in front there a big, amazing, happy and luxurious city and in the back... the dark place call "alcatraz".... obviously, today the light cross the ...

Take a leisurely cruise out to Alcatraz from Pier 39 on the Blue & Gold Line. Ticket includes admission for as long as you like (until park closing) and the audio tour. It is a bit depressing to see how these criminals lived back in the 30's, but also interesting if you've never been to prison for real. On the ride over and back, you can appreciate why noone was confirmed to have escaped. Bring a jacket!