Photogenic Alcatraz Island, as seen from an Alcatraz Cruises boat.
Alison Taggart-Barone / Parks Conservancy
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When on Alcatraz Island, choose your own adventure. Whether immersing yourself in history, experiencing arts and culture, spotting wildlife, exploring the historic gardens, or soaking in the awe-inspiring views, we'll help you make the most of your visit to the famous island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.
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There's no time like now to escape to Alcatraz—there's lots to check out and some if it is only for a limited time! See tour options.
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Tour Alcatraz
Your Alcatraz ticket gets you access to the Parks Conservancy's award-winning audio tour, "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour. Check out our unique Alcatraz Night Tours and Behind the Scenes Tours. You’ll see hidden areas of the island on small tours led by NPS rangers and historical experts from the Parks Conservancy. The only source of Alcatraz tickets is Alcatraz City Cruises.
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Infamous for its maximum security prison, Alcatraz is also known for remnants of an 1850s military fort, the West Coast's first lighthouse, the birthplace of a Native American movement, an important bird-nesting locale, and the historic Alcatraz Gardens.
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Make sure to check out the Parks Conservancy's award-winning "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour." The audio tour is included with the purchase of an Alcatraz tour ticket.
