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!

This was a once in a lifetime experience and well worth waiting in the long line. It's so interesting and educational as well as a fun experience. I recommend this to everbody kids, adults, and eldery.

Nice ferry ride(be sure to dress warm). Once you're there, it's so full of history, you can't get help but get taken back in time.

it is so amazing to learn about alcatraz and the audio tour gives you a great experience there is an erie calm about theplace even though you are ther with hundreds of tourists you can feel the presence of thoose who lost their lives on alcatraz and feel a sense of sadness i would definently recomend alcatraz to anyone who loves history or a trip ...

It may seem a little pricey at first, but if you buy tickets in advance, the $18 to do this tour is well worth it. You get great views of the bays, an excellent audio tour, and even do the jailhouse rock if you'd like. Don't miss it. (And remember to take food/water with you to the island).

Before leaving on our trip, we had an Alcatraz movie night with a double feature. Bird Man from Alcatraz and Escape from Alcatraz. We wanted our kids to know what they were visiting. We caught the early ferry and stayed until after lunch. I highly recomend renting the headsets on the island. With those on, you really feel like you have gone ...

Alcatraz is the best place to take out of town guest. The environment takes you back in time. The walking tour is a must!