One of the most interesting visits what you can do in your trip to San Francisco, In the west coast of united states. is the excursion in ferry to Alcatraz island, which will allow you to visit the old and very famous prison.
Popularly known as The Rock, the same name of the famous action film developed in said prison of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz It was one of the most famous prisons in the United States until it was closed in 1963.
Its origin is in 1775, when the Spanish called it the Gannet Island.
It was later used as a lighthouse, then as a military fortification, and finally became a prison.
Currently, and since 1972, the Alcatraz Prison is considered one of the national parks of the United States.
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How to visit the island and Alcatraz Prison
For visit Alcatraz Prison, you have to make one ferry excursion which lasts about two and a half hours, the price of which already includes the visit to the prison, which is actually free.
About us Alcatraz Cruises is in charge of providing the ferry service that you have to take in the Pier of San Francisco, specifically in the Pier 33.
Alcatraz ferry schedules
The ferry schedules to visit Alcatraz in San Francisco They run from 8,45:15,50 a.m. during the main holiday season, between March and September, until XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
The last return from the island is at 18,30:XNUMX p.m., and here you can check the details of the Alcatraz ferry schedules
Ferry excursion prices to Alcatraz
El price of the excursion to visit Alcatraz Prison It is $39,90 (2020), in the case of adults, $24,40 for children between 5 and 11 years old, and $37,65 for seniors +62, being free for children under 5 years old.
The price includes the service of audioguide for the prison visit.
There is also the so-called excursion Night to Alcatraz, which is the most complete, with two departures in the summer season that start at 17,55:18,30 p.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., and last two and a half hours.
This night excursion includes a special tour to see the sunset in the Golden Gate Bridge.
You also have the excursion Behind The Scenes Tour, which includes a special guided tour of the prison.
San Francisco and Alcatraz Tour
Another alternative you have is to combine the guided tour of San Francisco with the excursion to Alcatraz island.
Made with the company of a guide in spanish, the tour begins with a 4-hour visit to the most notable places in the city of San Francisco, and is completed with tickets for the excursion to Alcatraz what will you do with audio guide.
Here you have detailed information on the Complete San Francisco and Alcatraz tour which has a total duration of 8 hours.
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How to get to the island and Alcatraz Prison
To get to Alcatraz Island and Prison, you must take the ferry that leaves from the San Francisco Embarcadero.
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Good afternoon. I would like to ask if there is a parking area at the pier?
Hello, we are going to SF in November, my wife would be 7 months pregnant that month and I want to know if she can visit Alcatraz Island and especially on the night tour?
We are going to San Francisco and we would like to know what hotel you recommend.?
Lynette, I'm sorry, I can't recommend any hotels. Furthermore, during my stay in San Francisco, due to some circumstances, I stayed in a hotel on the outskirts of the city.
Hello there!
This August we are going to the West Coast, and on the route we plan to spend 3 days in San Francisco. Do you think it is necessary to buy the Alcatraz excursion from here before going? Thanks and congratulations for the website!
Anna, since you are going to be in San Francisco for three days, I would go on the first day to hire him. I don't think you will have any problem because there are many schedules. Another different thing would be, for example, the flight over the Colorado Canyon, where in August there is a great demand and there is not as much supply.
Thank you very much José Luis!
Finally we will buy the ticket from here, to have it insured, since we do the visit at night. ç
Have you seen that there is a departure at 18.10:18.45 p.m. and another at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.? Do you have information about that visiting time? thank you!
I'm sorry, Anna, but I can't guide you on this.
Enjoy your visit 🙂
I am going to San Francisco on March 5 and I would like to take the excursion to the Golden Gate and Alcatraz Island, I have seen the one that says the visit in the afternoon, could you tell me the price per person, I am going on a honeymoon trip , thank you
The price of the afternoon tour, which is called Night Tour, leaves at 16,30:19,10 p.m. and returns at 33:XNUMX p.m., is $XNUMX, as indicated in the post. It is the most complete of the excursions to Alcatraz.
http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/price-schedule-chart.aspx
Alicia, you can see photos of San Francisco in the following links
http://guias-viajar.com/estados-unidos/california/galeria-fotos-san-francisco-1/
http://guias-viajar.com/estados-unidos/california/galeria-fotos-san-francisco-2/
http://guias-viajar.com/estados-unidos/california/san-francisco-fotos-vistas-panoramicas-mirador-twin-peaks/
http://guias-viajar.com/estados-unidos/tag/mejores-fotos-san-francisco/
Additionally, at the end of the photo galleries you get a list of other pages where you can see more photos...
Please send images of the place, I have planned vivistas san francisco
regards
Alice