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Tour Code: 445-3965

Escape from the Rock

Our Price: from
US$53.33
¥362
€47
C$75
Rs.5137
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days)
Duration: 1 day Language: English Visit San Francisco (Alcatraz, Escape from the Rock).
Highlights:
  • Hear the tales of the infamous Alcatraz Prison from the water
  • Enjoy city sights on a ferry around Alcatraz Island

Itinerary

Day 1:San Francisco, CA

Meals: Meal: Excluded
Guests will be picked up from the specified departure location in San Francisco to begin this tour. Today, we will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge on our way to Alcatraz. We will circle Alcatraz Island and see every angle of this mysterious island. With sound effects and stories about famous inmates like Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, and Clyde Johnson's famous escape attempt, you'll have a clear picture of what life in this maximum-security prison when it the most feared institution in the American penal system. Hear chilling tales of escape attempts and unscripted accounts of life on the rock. As a special bonus, every child ticket purchased (ages 5-11) will receive one complimentary pair of 5x magnification Blue & Gold Fleet souvenir binoculars to make this extraordinary tour even more memorable. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
  • San Francisco, CA
    San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
  • Alcatraz
    Arguably the United States' most famous prison, the San Francisco Bay island is now a tourist spot that also houses the west coast's oldest functioning lighthouse and colonies of seabirds.
  • Escape from the Rock
    This special San Francisco bay tour circles Alcatraz Island, perhaps the most feared maximum-security prison institution in the American penal system. Guests experience a "fully-loaded" tour, complete with sound effects and intriguing stories about notorious criminals and more.
    Opening Hours: Daily 11:30amDuration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Departure & Return

LocationAddressDeparture
San Francisco, CA11:30am
San Francisco, CA3:30pm
  • Please note that guest needs to bring voucher to the Gray Line Tour Center at 2800 Leavenworth or 478 Post Street to redeem your voucher for a ticket then go to Pier 39 to board the boat.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Narrated tour about Alcatraz
Ferry journey around Alcatraz Island
Souvenir binoculars for children (5-11)

Price Excludes

Optional Gratuities

Additional Notes

Please note this tour does not land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior.