Alcatraz and San Quentin Pass by The Dual Prison Experience

San Francisco, USA
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the ultimate "past and present" prison journey with the only tour that connects two of America’s most legendary correctional facilities. Your adventure begins at the infamous Alcatraz Island, where you will use our premium self-guided app to walk the haunting cell blocks of "The Rock" and hear the chilling stories of its most notorious inmates at your own pace.

After returning to the mainland, the journey continues with a narrated voyage north toward the imposing walls of San Quentin State Prison, California’s oldest and most notorious active facility. Accompanied by a live expert guide, you’ll cruise past the high-security fortress while hearing gripping commentary on modern prison life, famous inmates, and the evolution of American justice.

What's included

  • Pintours App Tour
  • Alcatraz Island Ferry Ride and Ticket (Value of $47.95)
  • San Quentin Pass by Ferry Tour (DOES NOT GO INSIDE)
  • Live Tour Guide on San Quentin Passage
  • Food and Drinks

What to expect

  1. Ferry Building Marketplace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Board the ferry for a narrated voyage north to witness the imposing walls of San Quentin State Prison, California’s oldest and most notorious active facility. Your live expert guide will provide gripping commentary on modern prison life and death row history as you cruise directly past this high-security fortress.
  2. 3h
    Step back in time to explore America’s most infamous federal penitentiary with award-winning, self-guided audio experience. Wander through the cold cell blocks and solitary confinement at your own pace while hearing real stories from the inmates and guards who lived on "The Rock."

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please look for our guide he will be holding a sign at the meeting point with the tours name.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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