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

San Francisco 1 hour 30 minutes

Learn stories behind the Bay Area's most notorious former federal penitentiary on a fascinating 'Escape from the Rock' cruise. Board a boat for a journey through the bay while listening to audio recordings (available in several languages) from ex-prisoners and guards about daily life on 'The Rock.' Learn about the Birdman of Alcatraz and the infamous 1962 'Alcatraz Escape,' and come to know why Alcatraz instilled fear into the hearts of even the worst-of-the-worst criminals. Tours are accessible on any of your own wifi-enabled iPads, smartphones or other devices. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

Skip the box office line and go straight to the gate with your ticket!

'Escape from the Rock' cruise around San Francisco Bay

Hear the audio-recorded stories of former Alcatraz guards and prisons as you sail around 'The Rock' and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge

Learn why even the worst prisoners were afraid of Alcatraz and what daily life on the island entailed

Access the free audio tour on any personal wifi-enabled device

Enjoy a relaxing cruise around San Francisco Bay

"Straight to the gate" access

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Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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