4.7
Forts & citadels
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, United States
Alcatraz Island, the former military prison, entices visitors with tales of escape attempts and notorious inmates. An audio tour guides you through prison cells with stories from former inmates and guards. Evening tours, though chilling, make the island's silence even more profound.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Timed tickets only, book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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