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    Escape From the Rock Alcatraz Cruise

    Cruise under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz with gripping escape stories

    From$48/ person

    Duration

    90 minutes

    Includes

    Cruise, Audio tour

    Highlights

    Cruise from Pier 39 under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Angel Island, and around Alcatraz Island for an in-depth look at the prison. Hear vivid stories of escape attempts and life inside this former maximum-security facility.

    • Glide under the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Circle Alcatraz Island from every angle
    • Pass Angel Island State Park on the route
    • Hear stories of notorious inmates and escapes
    • Access a free audio tour in nine languages
    • Enjoy a 90 minute cruise from Pier 39

    What's Included

    • 90-minute cruise
    • Multilingual audio tour

    Things to know

    Bring a Wi‑Fi enabled device to access the audio tour. Audio is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese.

    Cancellation policy

    Full refund if canceled 48 hours before the tour. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No refund or exchange on Alcatraz packages or tours booked from third-party websites. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    Meeting location

    Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf

    Experience provided by San Francisco Tours and Activities
    Experience provided by San Francisco Tours and Activities

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    Adult

    $48.76

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    Child

    $38.16

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