Alcatraz Golden Gate Seaplane
Alcatraz Cruises
San Francisco
United States
Fri, 1st August 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
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.
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
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