San Francisco Things to Do Tips by RJ1967

Take a boat over to Alcatraz Island, and take a tour of the former maximum security federal prison. Tours take 2-3 hours to complete and operate year round.
It's advised that reservations be made at least a week in advance online or by phone.

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Phone: 415-705-5555
Address: Embarcadero section of San Francisco
Directions: Pier 39
Website: http://www.pier39.com/alcatraz/index.cfm

This company also offers tours to Alcatraz. They offer tours with or without audio. (Audio is recommended). Adult prices are $13.25 for audio or $9.25 without. Seniors (62+) and children (5-11) are a bit less. There is an added charge of $2.25 for tickets purchased on the internet. Reservations should be made 7-10 days in advance.

The ferries are handicap accesible.

If you get the audio tour, they give you a head set and hand held recorder. The recoreders are available in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, and German. Just tell them what language you want when they hand them out to you.
You can stop and start the recorder as needed, and go at your own pace.

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Phone: 415-705-5555
Address: Pier 41marine terminal
Website: www.blueandgoldfleet.com

Pier 39 offers shopping, restaurants, and tours.

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This photo was taken from the back of the boat on our way to Alcatraz. It's a view of the sky line in San Francisco.

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