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What is the official site to buy Alcatraz tickets?

Joe Ford

What is the official site to buy Alcatraz tickets?

You may buy tickets online, by phone or in person.

  • Online: www.alcatrazcruises.com.
  • Telephone: 1-415-981-ROCK (/b>)
  • In Person: At the ferry departure point at Pier 33.

How long is the ferry ride to Alcatraz?

The trip over to Alcatraz Island is 12-15 minutes each way and is factored into the suggested time of 2 ½ to 3 hours. Most guests spend approximately 2-3 hours total for the duration of the trip and tour. Alcatraz Cruises’ return ferries leave Alcatraz Island roughly every half hour from the time of arrival.

How long does the Alcatraz tour last?

The trip over to Alcatraz Island is 12-15 minutes each way and is factored into the suggested time of 2 ½ – 3 hours. If you choose the Night Tour, your total experience is only 2 -3 hours. If you choose the Behind The Scenes Tour, the guided tour lasts 2 hours.

Which is the best Alcatraz tour?

18 Best Alcatraz Island Tours – Which One to Choose?

  • 1 – Jail and Sail: Alcatraz Tour and Sunset or Twilight Bay Cruise.
  • 2 – Alcatraz and Big Bus Premium 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off.
  • 3 – Alcatraz Island Tour.
  • 4 – San Francisco VIP Segway Tour and Alcatraz Ticket Combo.
  • 5 – Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour.

Is Alcatraz still a tourist attraction?

It’s a former federal prison on a rocky island in the middle of the bay, steeped in legend and a popular tourist stop. The island called Alcatraz has been used as a Civil War fort, a Federal prison and a symbol of Native American plight. Today, the National Park Service runs Alcatraz Island as a tourist attraction.

What is Alcatraz like today?

After the prison was shut down due to high operating costs, the island was occupied for almost two years, starting in 1969, by a group of Native-American activists. Today, historic Alcatraz Island, which was also the site of a U.S. military prison from the late 1850s to 1933, is a popular tourist destination.

Can you fly under the Golden Gate Bridge?

According to sources on the internet the bridge is only suspended 270′ above the bay. It doesn’t seem enough space to fly through legally. Except for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes; a.