Alcatraz Island
West Coast · 3-4 hours
About Alcatraz Island
Once home to America's most notorious federal penitentiary, Alcatraz Island sits in the chilly waters of San Francisco Bay. The award-winning audio tour guides visitors through the cellhouse where Al Capone and other infamous inmates were held, offering a haunting look at prison life and dramatic escape attempts.
Highlights
- Cellhouse audio tour
- Gardens and bird sanctuary
- Night tour for a spooky experience
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