Alcatraz Island
A former federal prison that once held notorious criminals, now a national park reached by boat and explored on a self-guided audio tour.
Alcatraz Island appears in 7 of the 17 San Francisco vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2024.
7 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- touropia
10 Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco - Travel Video
The most famous escape attempt used an inflatable raft made from stolen raincoats.
- California Through My Lens
24 Things to Do in San Francisco
Allow at least a half-day for the visit; boats run multiple times per day.
- Aly Smalls
Top Things to See & Do in San Francisco! (full travel guide)
The night tour cost $56 per person, took about 3 hours, and includes a cell door slamming demonstration.
- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in San Francisco 4K
Tickets are about $55 adults, $50 seniors, $35 children, including round-trip ferry and an audio tour.
- Yellow Productions
San Francisco Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go
Only Alcatraz Cruises lands on the island; others just sail past. Tickets sell out a week or more ahead.
- Yellow Productions
Discover What NOT to Do in San Francisco!
Only Alcatraz City Cruises lands on the island; book tickets about a week ahead.
Comfortable walking shoes go a long way when visiting.
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