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Alcatraz Golden Gate Seaplane
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Alcatraz Cruises
San Francisco, United States
£95.00
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United States
Alcatraz Golden Gate Seaplane
Alcatraz Cruises
San Francisco
United States
Sun, 18th May 2008 - Sun, 31st August 2008

Alcatraz Tour (Morning):


Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.

Many people, though, are unaware of the wealth of other stories to be learned on the island. Alcatraz is now home to rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds. Civil War-era buildings dotting the island give insight into the 19th century when the island served as both a harbor defense fort and a military prison. You can also see visible reminders of the American Indian Occupation that started in 1969 after the prison closed, highlighting an important milestone in the American Indian rights movement.

Come experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz on the San Francisco Bay. You'll be astounded by what you learn and see.

The Alcatraz island tour includes:
  • Ferry ride from Pier 33 to The Rock
  • An award-winning Alcatraz island audio tour
  • A guided tour of the cell blocks and grounds of Alcatraz prison
  • Visits to the Alcatraz prison museum and gift shop
  • Length: Approx. 2.5 hours
  • Departs: 10.30am

Golden Gate Tour by Seaplane (Afternoon)


FROM PIER 39
  • Flight Time : 25 mins approx - Please allow 1.5 hours for tour and any tansfers
  • Shuttle ride departs at 1pm
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Our most popular flight, after lift-off, you fly south directly over the Golden Gate Bridge. You will continue your flight over the Financial District and Downtown San Francisco, along the waterfront, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39. You then continue north, by Alcatraz and Angel Island, and along the picturesque towns of Tiburon, Belvedere and Sausalito for a spectacular landing on the water in Sausalito

Tour Info


The Seaplane Flight does not run on xmas day, new years day & thanksgiving day.

Passengers will need to submit their voucher (for the seaplane tour) at the time of their shuttle pick-up at Pier 39.
Address
Alcatraz Cruises
LLC,Pier 33,
The Embarcadero,
San Francisco,
CA 94133
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Travel Info


Transportation to the Hornblower Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 is available from a variety of public and private transportation services.

Parking is limited in the Fisherman’s Wharf area, especially during peak visitation months, so we recommend you enhance your Alcatraz experience by taking one of the many public transit services that reach the Pier 33 area. As a bonus, public transit is also the least expensive way to reach the Hornblower Alcatraz Landing.

Follow the links below to learn more about the various ways you can travel to the Hornblower Alcatraz Landing:

Buses
Cable Cars
Streetcars
Trains
Ferry Service
Driving
Other

HINT: A handy way to organize your trip to Hornblower Alcatraz Landing is to visit the 511 TakeTransit Trip Planner. This site contains a wealth of links to local transit agencies, their services, fares, schedules, maps and related information. Type in your starting point, destination, and date you want to travel, and the Trip Planner will provide step-by-step directions on how to reach Hornblower Alcatraz Landing via public transportation.

(Note: All websites, addresses, phone numbers, schedules and other transit information contained in the links above are subject to change without notice.)

Special Needs


Q. How accessible is Alcatraz?

A. Much of Alcatraz is steep and hilly, so be prepared for walking long distances uphill. The distance from the dock to the prison at the top of the island is about 1/4 mile (.4 km) and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters). This is equivalent to climbing a thirteen story building.

Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's roads may take advantage of SEAT –Sustainable Easy Access Transport -- an electric shuttle that runs once an hour from the dock to the prison building, and once an hour from the front of the prison back to the dock. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Please call 415-561-4900 to obtain a SEAT schedule.

The following areas are completely wheelchair accessible:

• Alcatraz dock area
• Prison building main floor
• All bookstores
• Museum displays
• Island theater
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