Alcatraz
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It used to be a maximum security prison in the middle of the Bay. Now it’s a historical site and a tourist attraction. It offers a museum, gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and remarkable views of the bay.
How to get thereBy ferry: operated by Alcatraz Cruises. Go to Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33. A ferry arrives to pick up passengers every half hour.
Opening daysOpen daily
Opening hoursDay tour from NPS contracted Ferry Service: All year round - Daily 09:10-18:10; Night tour from NPS contracted Ferry Service: All year round - Daily 18:10-21:25
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Duration: 48 hours
Departs from: San Francisco, USA
Type: Hop On Hop Off Tours in San Francisco
Available: daily at regular intervals
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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Departs from: San Francisco, USA
Type: Cruises in San Francisco
Available: daily at 13:00; 15:00
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