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Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Escape from the Rock Cruise

1 hr 30 min
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4.1/5
Product code: 5863P4
4.1 · 109 reviews
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About this activity

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an in-depth view of the prison. Take in the sights and sounds of the island as you listen to ex-guards and former inmates tell their stories of murder, mayhem, and mobsters on an audio tour with historical photos via your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

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What is included

"Straight to the gate" accessOther
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)Other
Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for freeOther
Food and drinks (available to purchase)Other
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
Headsets to hear the guide clearlyOther
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible
Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby
Regular temperature checks for staffSafety regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas
Service animals allowedPets welcome
Suitable for all physical fitness levelsPhysical easy
Times are subject to change without noticeOther
Transportation options are wheelchair accessibleTransportation wheelchair accessible
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitisedSafety transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Pier 39

    This 1.5-hour 'Escape from the Rock' cruise departs from Pier 39.

  2. 2
    Golden Gate Bridge

    It takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island to see every angle of the former federal penitentiary, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

  3. 3
    Angel Island State Park

    En route, enjoy sightings of the city skyline and Angel Island.

  4. 4
    Alcatraz Island

    A multi-language audio tour is available with WiFi-enabled devices, and food and drinks are available to purchase on board. Hear intriguing stories about Alcatraz escape attempts by Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, Clyde Johnson, and many others. You'll get a clear picture of what life was like in this maximum-security prison when it was the most feared institution in the American penal system.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure
0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

What is advertised is what you get.

What they advertise is what you get. No more no less. We were in town only for 4 hours and this was the best way to see and experience the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz up close in that amount of time. It was cold and very windy so bring a coat. Definitely go online and reserve your parking in advance at the Pier 39 parking garage. It saves a lot of headache. Great little souvenir shop at the entrance of Pier 39 as well.

Reviewed by jewelmyst - 2023-02-12
5/5

Bay tour

The details from the narrator were nice along the trip. We enjoyed the hearing the history of each location

Reviewed by Olivett_J - 2022-11-14
4/5

Fun trip

The views were amazing and the stories were interesting. It was difficult to hear the speakers though so. Missed a few stories.

Reviewed by Brandon_M - 2023-01-02
3/5

Golden Gate and Alcatraz

The cruise itself was fine, price was great and enjoyed seeing the sites. The recorded tour audio skipped throughout the cruise and the course around Alcatraz did not match with the audio.

Reviewed by JSharel - 2023-01-29
3/5

Disappointed in SF

Well the title escaping the rock is misleading. We thought we booked the tour that stops and walks through the prison. Their was so much fog you couldn't see anything. The sound track needs to be updated, hard to understand with the boat noise.

Reviewed by Heather_F - 2022-09-25

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